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Craft a premium Japanese-style kitchen knife with this full-tang 5-1/4" Katsura Santoku Damascus blade. Built around a Japanese AUS-10 steel core and wrapped in 66 layers of folded Damascus steel, this blade delivers exceptional sharpness, strength, and edge retention. With a Rockwell hardness of 61+, it offers outstanding durability and performance for both everyday and precision kitchen tasks.
What is included in the kit?
This kit includes the blade, three sets of metal pins, a mosaic centre pin, and a presentation box. This is a knife-making project; you will not receive a finished knife.
What is the steel of the blade?
The blade is crafted by folding 66 layers of Japanese Damascus steel over a Japanese AUS-10 high-carbon steel core. This creates a durable, razor-sharp cutting edge with excellent stability and a hardness rating of HRC 61+.
What is the size and tang of the blade?
The cutting edge measures 5-1/4", with an overall length of 10-1/2". This is a full-tang blade, providing maximum strength, balance, and rigidity. Net weight is approximately 3.75 oz.
What is a Santoku blade used for?
Santoku means “three virtues,” referring to the blade’s versatility for slicing, dicing, and mincing. The razor-sharp 5-1/4" edge makes this blade ideal for fine cuts, controlled chopping, and a wide range of daily cooking tasks.
Price per blade in Canadian dollars.
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