CY215 Japanese Kiritsuke Santoku knife AUS10 Steel 190mm – Zenpou [$120.00]

Japanese AUS10 steel hammered Kiritsuke Santoku knife and its case
BrandZenpou
Knife TypeKiritsuke Santoku
Blade SteelAUS10 (Stainless)
HardnessAround 61 HRC
Double beveled edgeFor right and left-hand users
HandlePackerwood
Blade Length190mm (7.48inch)
Total Length320mm (12.6inch)
Weight195grs (6.87oz)
CountryMade in Japan

US$120.00
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Description

Aichi steel’s best stainless, Zenpou AUS10 steel kiritsuke Santoku knife.

The Kiritsuke style Santoku knife. It has a 19cm blade, is a bit longer than a normal Santoku knife, and the bright blue handle is impressive. The cutting edge is made of Aus10, which is a steel of Aichi Steel Co., Ltd. Very sharp and has resistance to rust, so you can use it without stress.

  1. Blade  : Aus10 is a steel of Aichi Steel Co., Ltd. (Aichi Steel Co., Ltd. is also the materials manufacturer for Toyota Motor Corporation.) It is a hard stainless steel (hardness HRC60-61) which is similar to VG10, very sharp and does not rust easily.
  2. Tsuba : This part is called Tsuba. There is no space between the blade and handle. So keep clean, and prevents corruption. Almost high-class kitchen knife has Tsuba.
  3. Handle :  Made of Blue Packerwood

Maintenance

  • Keep clean and dry after use.
  • Do not use for any frozen foods or bones.
  • Not recommend to clean in dishwasher.