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Minamoto is a brand of Yasuda cutlery in Seki city. It is well known for their elaborate work. Mr. Noboru Yasuda is the second-generation owner, and his son, who gained experience at another manufacturer, has returned to work with him. And several veteran craftsmen are also working together.
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They mainly make two types of knives, Sweden steel series for home use and Damascus with VG10 steel core series for professional use.
Price range : US$80.00 – US$140.00
CY105 Japanese Santoku knife Damascus Minamoto 180mm
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Blade Material VG10 damascus steel
Hardness Around 61 HRC
Double beveled edge For right and left-hand users
Handle Packer wood
Blade Length 180mm (7.08inch)
Total Length 300mm (11.81inch)
Weight 160grs (5.64oz)
CY104 Japanese Gyuto Chef knife Damascus Minamoto 210mm
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Blade Material VG10 damascus steel
Hardness Around 61 HRC
Double beveled edge For right and left-hand users
Handle Packer wood
Blade Length 210mm (8.26inch)
Total Length 330mm (12.99inch)
Weight 165grs (5.82oz)
CY103 Japanese Santoku knife Swedish-Steel Minamoto 180mm
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Blade Material Swedish Sandvik 19C27 Steel
Hardness Around 60 HRC
Double beveled edge For right and left-hand users
Handle Pakkawood
Blade Length 180mm (7.08inch)
Total Length 300mm (11.81inch)
Weight 140grs (4.9oz)
CY106 Japanese Petty knife Swedish-Steel Minamoto 150mm
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Blade Material Swedish Sandvik 19C27 Steel
Hardness Around 60 HRC
Double beveled edge For right and left-hand users
Handle Packer wood
Blade Length 150mm (5.9inch)
Total Length 265mm (10.4inch)
Weight 75grs (2.64oz)