After the great success of the Sairyu line, Masutani added hammered finish to his new line "Kokuryu" to make the blade not just great in performance, but also aesthetically attractive.
Cladded in soft stainless steel, the knife has VG10 steel core which is the most popular steel in Japanese kitchen. With thin grind behind the edge, the Masutani is more like a laser to allow you can cut through food effortlessly.
The small santoku is more handy than regular santoku and more versatile than petty. It is a perfect blade when you are doing some small preparation in the kitchen.
Handle design is western handle with blue pakkawood and two stainless pin.
Measurements
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Weight |
107 g | |
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Total Length |
247 mm | |
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Tip to Heel Length |
133 mm | |
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Blade Height at Heel |
35 mm | |
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Width of Spine Above Heel |
1.6 mm | |
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Width of Spine at Middle of Blade |
1.6 mm | |
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Width of Spine at about 1cm From the Tip |
1.2 mm | |
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Steel |
VG10 stainless core with stainless damascus cladding |
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Hardness |
HRC 60 |
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Handle Design |
Western Pakka Wood handle | |