Kunihira VG1 Nashiji Santoku 170mm Mahogany Handle

Kunihira (Masutani Hamono) is a small knife house in Echizen, Fukui Prefecture. Blacksmith Kunio Masutani creates affordable, high-quality stainless steel knives that are simple yet effective long-term tools. Kunihira specializes in VG10 and VG1 steels, combining ease of use, low maintenance, and excellent cutting performance. Kunio is related to Koji Masutani, who leads the nearby Ryusen Hamono forge.

Specifications:
Knife Type: Santoku
Steel Type: VG1 (Stain resistant steel)
HRC: 58-59
Blade Type: Double-edged blade
Blade Length: 170mm (6.7")
Blade Height: 45mm (1.8")
Blade Thickness: 2mm
Handle Material: Mahogany Handle
Ferrule Material: Stainless Steel
Handle Length: 118mm (4.6")
Weight: 138g (4.9 ounces)

Use & Care
- Do not attempt to cut, hit or chop frozen products or bones. The blade can chip or break.
- Hand wash with warm water and towel dry.
- Use a sharpening stone to maintain the sharpness of the blade.