Santoku: All-purpose knife , more information about the most common knife shapes can be found here: Knife shapes
SRS-13 is a rust-proof, hard powder steel that has a very long edge retention time. In general, powder steels are known for their exceptionally long edge retention time and easy maintenance.
Why do I recommend SRS steel? Excellent performance, easy maintenance and very good value for money.
Founded in 1926, Sakai Kikumori draws on the 600-year history of Sakai, the most important center of traditional Japanese blade making. They work with a variety of the best blacksmiths, sharpeners and small factories in Sakai to offer a wide range of knives, from traditional to modern.
- HRC: 63-64
- Core steel: SRS13 (stainless)
- Blade length: 165mm
- Thickness of blade back above heel: approx. 2.2mm
- Blade height at heel: approx. 47mm
- Weight: approx. 126g
- Shape: Santoku
- Blade type: 50/50
- Handle material: walnut
- Manufacturer: Sakai Kikumori
- Brand/Series: SK SRS13
- Origin: Sakai, Japan
The weight and length information are the dimensions of a randomly selected knife from this series. However, these may vary as each knife is a handmade product.
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