Elevate your culinary skills with the Seki Kanetsugu Kiritsuke Santoku Knife, a handcrafted Japanese masterpiece designed for both professional chefs and passionate home cooks. Model 9305 combines centuries of Seki Kanetsugu craftsmanship with modern blade technology, offering exceptional precision, durability, and elegance. The 170mm or 180mm San Mai blade features a hand-sharpened Damascus finish and a hard R2/SG2 steel core, providing superior edge retention and effortless cutting performance. The ergonomic Shichikaku (heptagon) handle, crafted from brown pakkawood with decorative mosaic pin accents, ensures comfort, control, and balance during every kitchen task.

Features:

• San Mai construction with 50/50 double-edged blade for versatile cutting

• Core steel R2/SG2, hardened to 62-63 HRC for superior sharpness and edge retention

• Stunning hand-sharpened Damascus finish for durability and aesthetics

• Blade lengths available: 170mm and 180mm

• Blade height: 45mm; spine thickness precisely engineered for performance

• Ergonomic Shichikaku handle made of brown pakkawood with decorative mosaic pin and black pakkawood Kuchiwa

• Comfortable handle length of 135mm for optimal control and balance

• Ideal for slicing, dicing, chopping, and precision kitchen tasks

Specifications:

• Blade Material: R2/SG2 core steel with Damascus outer layer

• Blade Length: 170mm or 180mm

• Blade Height: 45mm

• Handle Material: Brown and black pakkawood with decorative pin

• Handle Length: 135mm

• Edge Hardness: 62-63 HRC

• Blade Type: Kiritsuke Santoku

• Origin: Seki, Japan

• Model: 9305