Masutani Kokuryu VG10 Damascus Tsuchime Small Santoku 135mm Western HandleAfter the great success of the Sairyu line, Masutani added hammered finish to his new line "Kokuryu" to make the blade not just great in performance, but also aesthetically attractive. Cladded in soft stainless steel, the knife has VG10 steel core which is the most popular steel in Japanese kitchen. With thin grind behind the edge, the Masutani is more like a laser to allow you can cut through food effortlessly. The small santoku is more handy than

providing the strength necessary to manoeuvre around bones and cut through joints without flexing

0 mm Steel

As a keen woodworker

Western handle is made of Spalted Maple with metal pins

HRC 63- 64 Handle Design

Hardness: HRC 60-62

63 to 64  Handle Design

Width of Spine at about 2cm from tip 0

Blade dimensions include a 36

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