Craft a high-quality kitchen knife with this full-tang 5" Katsura Santoku blade, designed for precision, balance, and dependable cutting performance. Built with a Japanese AUS-10 steel core and reinforced with two layers of forged steel, this blade offers excellent edge retention and a Rockwell hardness of 60+. The clean, polished finish gives it a professional look worthy of any kitchen.
What is included in the kit?
This kit includes 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 features a Japanese AUS-10 high-carbon steel core strengthened by two outer layers of forged steel, delivering long-lasting sharpness, strength, and stability. Hardness rating HRC 60+.
What is the size and tang of the blade?
The cutting edge measures 5", with an overall length of 9.8". It is a full-tang blade for maximum strength, balance, and durability. Net weight is approximately 3.25 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" edge makes it ideal for fine, controlled cuts in a wide range of kitchen tasks.
Price per blade in Canadian dollars.
BUND-HAMSAN-STAB-AMB
BUND-AUS10-FDCMAP