Mikazuki - VG1 Santoku Knife 165mm

Specifications:
Knife Type: Santoku
Steel Type: VG1 stainless steel core, soft stainless clad
Blade Hardness: HRC 59-60
Blade Type: Double bevel
Blade Length: 165mm
Full Length: 295mm
Blade Height (Heel): 45mm
Blade Thickness(Heel): 2mm
Handle: Mahogany handle
Weight: 156g

Saya (sheath) for this Santoku Knife 165mm

Type of knife:
Santoku is an all-round knife for cutting, dicing, slicing meat, fish and vegetables. Santoku means the three virtues in Japanese. Wider and rounded shape is especially suitable design for cutting vegetables. This multi tasking Santoku knife is very popular for home cooks in Japan. Most Santoku knives have a blade length of 165-180mm.  

About Mikazuki brand:
Mikazuki is our house brand. We select high quality products from one of the top knife makers in Sakai, Japan. This brand represents exceptional value for money with great finished products.

About steel type:
VG1 is a popular Japanese Stainless Steel designed by Takefu Special Steel Co. Ltd in Fukui. It is very similar to VG10 stainless steel and It has strong corrosion/rust resistance, excellent edge sharpness and edge retention. It is reasonably priced and easy to maintain and sharpen. 

Use and Care:
- Do not attempt to cut, hit or chop frozen products or bones. The blade can chip or break.
- Hand wash with warm water and towel dry.
- Use a sharpening stone to maintain the sharpness of the blade.
- Do not use a dishwasher to clean your knife.

Note:
If you are under the age of 18 years, you cannot place orders with Mikazuki Knives.