Masakage Kiri VG-10 Santoku 165mm

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The name Kiri is apropos in this 165mm santoku from Masakage because the beautiful Damascus cladding resembles fog or mist which is what Kiri means in Japanese. The cladding surrounds a core of VG-10 steel hardened to 61-62 HRC. Care for the Kiri is easy as both the core and cladding layers are stainless steels. Characteristic of Masakage knives is their outstanding grind and high level of fit and finish, and this knife is no exception. The handle is magnolia wood with a striking red pakka wood ferrule. The Kiri line of knives is made in Takefu Village by master blacksmith Hiroshi Kato.

Brand: Masakage

Blacksmith: Kato-San

Location: Echizen, Japan

Construction: San Mai, Hammer Forged

Cladding: 49 layer Stainless Damascus

Core Steel: VG-10

HRC: 61+-

Handle: Magnolia Wood Oval

Ferrule: Red Dyed Pakka Wood

Engraving: Hand Engraved

Edge Grind: 50/50

Weight: 4.2 ounces

Blade Length: 170 mm (6.75")

Overall Length: 315 mm (12.5")

Thickness at Heel: 3.1 mm

Blade Height: 46.5 mm

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5 Superb Santoku!, May 27, 2019

Posted By: Bruce Golden - verified customer

This Masakage Santoku feels extremely good in the hand, It comes very sharp right out of the box and is an aesthetically beautiful knife. Couldn�t be happier with this purchase!

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