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Create a high-end kitchen knife with this full-tang 5" Katsura Santoku blade, crafted for precision, durability, and exceptional cutting performance. Built around a Japanese AUS-10 steel core and reinforced with 66 layers of Damascus steel, this blade delivers superb edge retention and 60+ Rockwell hardness. Its Damascus pattern and finely finished profile make it as visually striking as it is functional.
What does the kit include?
The 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?
This blade is crafted by folding 66 layers of Japanese Damascus steel over a Japanese AUS-10 high-carbon core, resulting in exceptional sharpness, strength, and long-lasting performance. Hardness rating HRC 60+.
What is the size and tang of the blade?
The cutting edge measures 5", with an overall length of 9.75". The blade features a full-tang construction for maximum strength, rigidity, and balance. Net weight is approximately 2.85 oz.
What is a Santoku blade used for?
Santoku translates to “three virtues,” referring to its versatility for slicing, dicing, and mincing. The 5" blade’s razor-sharp edge and balanced design make it ideal for fine, controlled cuts in everyday kitchen tasks.
Price per kit in Canadian dollars.
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