MDT67 Mirror Finish Tsuchime AUS-10 16.5cm Santoku

This 67-Layer Mirror finish Damascus Tsuchime series are some of the finest blades Kikuichi has ever made. With a 67-layer, hand-hammered mirror finish they sparkle on the wall and in the hand. The lighter than average blades make your cooking prep an absolute pleasure. The Octagonal Ho-wood Magnolia handle is made by traditional handle craftsmen and recalls the old style with its water buffalo ferrule, while the AUS10 core steel is a modern material made to withstand even the longest mise en place. This series will quickly become your new favorite blades to use and display in your kitchen. Literally translated, Santoku means three virtues, referencing fish meat and vegetables. They perform at a high-level and are the most common Knife in Japanese households. Whether you are a home or pro chef, a Santoku makes a great “daily driver”. 

• Material: AUS-10 core, Nickle Damascus
• Forging Construction: Sanmai
• Size: 16.5cm/6.5 inch
• Ferrule : Water-Buffalo Horn 
• Rockwell Hardness Scale: HRC 60
• Knife Type: Santoku 
• Stainless: Yes
• Handle: Japanese, Magnolia, Octagon 
• Wood Saya Included: No
• Edge Angle: 50:50 Double Edge/Western
• Origin: Kikuichi Cutlery, Sakai, Japan

CAUTION - Always hand wash and dry knives. The conditions inside a dishwashing machine are very harsh. Use caution when cutting anything that may contain bones, pits, seeds, hard pieces, or is frozen.