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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 (KIT-AUS10-DAM-SANT5), three sets of metal pins, a mosaic centre pin, a presentation box and a knife block Stabilized Figured Dark Curly Maple 1" x 2" x 5". 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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