Kajiyamura Hakuun Santoku VG-10 Damascus 165mm (6.5")
Discover the Kajiyamura Hakuun Santoku VG-10 Damascus 165mm — a versatile, beautifully crafted kitchen knife that will take your cooking up a notch. Made from high-performance VG-10 steel with a stunning 17-layer Damascus finish, this knife delivers exceptional sharpness and long-lasting edge retention. Its balanced, symmetrical blade and comfortable brown pakka wood handle offer effortless control for right- and left-handed users alike. Whether slicing meat, fish, or vegetables, this Santoku combines traditional craftsmanship with modern performance and style.
BLADE SHAPE:
Its distinguishing shape makes santoku easy to identify: the cutting edge is fairly straight, while the spine of the blade curves towards the tip continuously at an approximately 60-degree angle, making it resemble a sheep's foot.
STEEL:
VG-10 steel is great for professional environments, mainly due to its excellent edge retention and stainless qualities, while at the same time being ideal for the home cook that wants a reliable knife that won't need much maintenance.
VG-10 steel is stainless steel with relatively high Carbon (C) content (1%), 15% Chromium (Cr), 1% Molybdenum (Mo), 0.3% Vanadium (V) and 1.5% Cobalt (Co). The combination of Cr, Mo, and V forms a lot of hard carbides, making the steel abrasion resistant, which translates to long-lasting, smooth sharpness.
LAMINATION:
The core layer consisting of VG-10 steel was sandwiched between 16 layers of softer steel. This technique is called san-mai and is used to protect the hard (but delicate) core from outside factors and physical impacts, which could lead to breakage.
GEOMETRY:
It has a double bevel (symmetrical) blade.
BLADE FINISH:
The blade has a 16-layer damascus finish. The blade is engraved with the kanji character 白雲: Hakuun, which means "white cloud."
HANDLE:
Western (Yo) style handle with steel rivets made from brown pakka wood.
BLACKSMITH:
This knife is crafted by Miki Hamono, a family-owned blacksmith located in Miki City, Hyogo Prefecture. Established in 1935, this small-town workshop honors traditional Japanese sword-making techniques passed down through generations. They specialize in forging high-quality dual-layer blades combining hard steel and soft iron, blending durability with flexibility.
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Kajiyamura Hakuun Santoku VG-10 Damascus 165mm (6.5")
Discover the Kajiyamura Hakuun Santoku VG-10 Damascus 165mm — a versatile, beautifully crafted kitchen knife that will take your cooking up a notch. Made from high-performance VG-10 steel with a stunning 17-layer Damascus finish, this knife delivers exceptional sharpness and long-lasting edge retention. Its balanced, symmetrical blade and comfortable brown pakka wood handle offer effortless control for right- and left-handed users alike. Whether slicing meat, fish, or vegetables, this Santoku combines traditional craftsmanship with modern performance and style.
BLADE SHAPE:
Its distinguishing shape makes santoku easy to identify: the cutting edge is fairly straight, while the spine of the blade curves towards the tip continuously at an approximately 60-degree angle, making it resemble a sheep's foot.
STEEL:
VG-10 steel is great for professional environments, mainly due to its excellent edge retention and stainless qualities, while at the same time being ideal for the home cook that wants a reliable knife that won't need much maintenance.
VG-10 steel is stainless steel with relatively high Carbon (C) content (1%), 15% Chromium (Cr), 1% Molybdenum (Mo), 0.3% Vanadium (V) and 1.5% Cobalt (Co). The combination of Cr, Mo, and V forms a lot of hard carbides, making the steel abrasion resistant, which translates to long-lasting, smooth sharpness.
LAMINATION:
The core layer consisting of VG-10 steel was sandwiched between 16 layers of softer steel. This technique is called san-mai and is used to protect the hard (but delicate) core from outside factors and physical impacts, which could lead to breakage.
GEOMETRY:
It has a double bevel (symmetrical) blade.
BLADE FINISH:
The blade has a 16-layer damascus finish. The blade is engraved with the kanji character 白雲: Hakuun, which means "white cloud."
HANDLE:
Western (Yo) style handle with steel rivets made from brown pakka wood.
BLACKSMITH:
This knife is crafted by Miki Hamono, a family-owned blacksmith located in Miki City, Hyogo Prefecture. Established in 1935, this small-town workshop honors traditional Japanese sword-making techniques passed down through generations. They specialize in forging high-quality dual-layer blades combining hard steel and soft iron, blending durability with flexibility.
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Discover the Kajiyamura Hakuun Santoku VG-10 Damascus 165mm — a versatile, beautifully crafted kitchen knife that will take your cooking up a notch. Made from high-performance VG-10 steel with a stunning 17-layer Damascus finish, this knife delivers exceptional sharpness and long-lasting edge retention. Its balanced, symmetrical blade and comfortable brown pakka wood handle offer effortless control for right- and left-handed users alike. Whether slicing meat, fish, or vegetables, this Santoku combines traditional craftsmanship with modern performance and style.
BLADE SHAPE:
Its distinguishing shape makes santoku easy to identify: the cutting edge is fairly straight, while the spine of the blade curves towards the tip continuously at an approximately 60-degree angle, making it resemble a sheep's foot.
STEEL:
VG-10 steel is great for professional environments, mainly due to its excellent edge retention and stainless qualities, while at the same time being ideal for the home cook that wants a reliable knife that won't need much maintenance.
VG-10 steel is stainless steel with relatively high Carbon (C) content (1%), 15% Chromium (Cr), 1% Molybdenum (Mo), 0.3% Vanadium (V) and 1.5% Cobalt (Co). The combination of Cr, Mo, and V forms a lot of hard carbides, making the steel abrasion resistant, which translates to long-lasting, smooth sharpness.
LAMINATION:
The core layer consisting of VG-10 steel was sandwiched between 16 layers of softer steel. This technique is called san-mai and is used to protect the hard (but delicate) core from outside factors and physical impacts, which could lead to breakage.
GEOMETRY:
It has a double bevel (symmetrical) blade.
BLADE FINISH:
The blade has a 16-layer damascus finish. The blade is engraved with the kanji character 白雲: Hakuun, which means "white cloud."
HANDLE:
Western (Yo) style handle with steel rivets made from brown pakka wood.
BLACKSMITH:
This knife is crafted by Miki Hamono, a family-owned blacksmith located in Miki City, Hyogo Prefecture. Established in 1935, this small-town workshop honors traditional Japanese sword-making techniques passed down through generations. They specialize in forging high-quality dual-layer blades combining hard steel and soft iron, blending durability with flexibility.
