This hand forged santoku style knife is made from VG10 Coreless Stainless steel from Takefu.
With high hardness and wear-resistance, great edge retention but relatively easy sharpening there is a reason why this is a steel very highly favoured by high end Japanese smiths (VG stands for V-Gold – Gold Standard).
It features a brute de forge finish and random Damascus pattern along the length of its 130mm blade and is Half Flat ground, thin and nimble, perfect for small vegetables, meat and fish.
The construction is hidden tang with a corby bolt for extra secure connection and handle made from a ebony bolster and Curly English Chestnut with so much curl it looks almost holographic in the light.
Price - £400 including postage
This hand forged santoku style knife is made from VG10 Coreless Stainless steel from Takefu.
With high hardness and wear-resistance, great edge retention but relatively easy sharpening there is a reason why this is a steel very highly favoured by high end Japanese smiths (VG stands for V-Gold – Gold Standard).
It features a brute de forge finish and random Damascus pattern along the length of its 130mm blade and is Half Flat ground, thin and nimble, perfect for small vegetables, meat and fish.
The construction is hidden tang with a corby bolt for extra secure connection and handle made from a ebony bolster and Curly English Chestnut with so much curl it looks almost holographic in the light.
Price - £400 including postage
