Tamahagane San Santoku 175mm SNH-1114San The San line perfectly combines elegance with utility. 3 Layer (sanmai) construction, with VG5 core heat treated to a perfect hardness of HRC 61, giving the knife a very strong edge retention. The bevel is hand sharpened and polished by hand, giving the edge an unmatched sharpness. The outer layers are comprised of soft stainless steel that was given a beautiful hammered matte finish. Combined with a stabilized wood handle, integrated bolster, the

It is relatively soft compare to ceramic material based stones therefore more forgiving and gives a more even haze finish for wide bevel blades

1000 and 5

and cutting meat

one of the most reputable sharpening stone manufacturers

HRC 61-62 Handle Design

Coarse: is more intended for large amount of rust removal

functional grip suited to the demanding nature of traditional fish butchery

Measurement: 205x73x27mm

Handle material:

Sakai Takayuki Chuka

use the included Nagura Stone to get the stone ready for sharpening

K&S is proud to announce the availability of the long awaited budget R2 line: the Syousin Suminagashi by Master Shiro Kamo from Echizen