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VG10 Santoku
About engraving
If you wish to have your name engraved, we cannot accept requests for specific dates and times.
We will engrave the text as you enter it.
If you would like to translate in Japanese, please add an order note at the cart page.
Please read about engraving at the bottom of the page.
Overview
All-purpose knife widely used in Japan
A versatile knife that can be used for meat, fish and vegetables. Its shape is a combination of the Nakiri knife traditionally used in Japan, and the chef's knife used in the West as a multi-purpose knife. The upper half of the blade is rounded like a chef's knife, and the lower part of the knife is straight like a Nakiri. The most common cutting gesture is to lift the knife from top to bottom. That's why you hear “ton,ton,ton” in Japanese kitchens.
VG10 Steel — Known for Its High Hardness and Long-Lasting Sharpness
The core material, VG10, is known for its excellent sharpness, long-lasting edge retention, and corrosion resistance.
It offers the keen cutting performance of carbon steel while maintaining the rust resistance of stainless steel, making it a well-balanced and widely favored steel among both professional chefs and home cooks.
Spec
Details
Specification
- Size
- Total Length 320mm ／ Blade length 170mm
- Weight
- 140g
*The weight of knives can slightly vary. - Knife bevel
- Double bevel
- Dominant hand
- Ambidextrous
- Manufacturing process
- Forged
- Blade structure
- Clad steel blade
- Blacksmith
- Nakagawa Uchihamono
- Sharpener
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- Materials
- Blade material=Stainless(VG10), Handle material=Yew (Octagonal shape)
Precaution
- Stainless steel is not completely rust-proof. Please make sure to wipe off any moisture after cleaning.
- Please read the instruction before usage.
Regarding product quality
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There may be fine lines left on the blade due to the manufacturing process. -
There may be minor scratches or dents on the handle due to the manufacturing process. -
There may be cracks on the handle due to the manufacturing process. -
There may be gaps between the water buffalo and the handle due to the manufacturing process.
Engraving
A nice touch just for you.
Kamasa Shoten will inscribe your knives with your name.
- Please see below for the naming style of these knives.
- Delivery date and time cannot be specified.
- We will ship 1 week to 10 days after the order date.
- We will inscribe the text and language as you enter it.
- For written English, we recommend capital letters at the beginning.
- Engraving on blade(A or C)
Japanese and katakana / Alphabetical (written) notationWithin 10 / 20 characters or less -
FAQ
Yes, but for online orders, we offer a free engraving service for knives only. Please select the desired engraving option, enter text and add the knife to cart. Engraving for products other than knives is only available at our physical store at Kappabashi, Tokyo.
Most of the chipping can be repaired by re-sharpening the blade. We offer a fee-based knife sharpening service. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask us using the inquiry form. Blades can chip by cutting hard ingredients such as bones, seeds or frozen food, dropping and mishandling, or stabbing into hard cutting boards.
All knives we handle can be repaired with the exception of knives that are severely damaged. Repairing chipping and removing rust will restore sharpness and allow you to use your knives for a longer period of time. We also offer a fee-based knife sharpening service.
Please note we may not be able to repair knives with unknown blade materials, such as knives purchased at other stores.
