Fukube Kaji | 16-Layer Damascus Santoku Knife | Black Lacquer Handle | 165mm | VG10

[The traditional beauty of Noto transforms everyday cooking into art] Fukube Kaji 16-Layer Damascus Santoku Knife, 165mm (VG10, Black Lacquer Handle)

• Uses: The Santoku knife is a staple in the Japanese kitchen, capable of handling meat, fish, and vegetables at a high level. At 165mm, it's the most convenient size for home use, yet boasts professional-grade sharpness. The exceptional ease of use makes the act of cutting ingredients a pleasure, transforming daily meal planning into creative time rather than just a chore.
• Material (Design): The core is made of the precious high-quality stainless steel "VG10 (V Gold No. 10)." It boasts outstanding durability and excellent rust resistance, making it ideal for modern lifestyles. The "16-layer Damascus pattern" adorning the blade features beautiful ripples that speak to the strength of the steel, which has been repeatedly forged. This is a hybrid knife that combines functionality to help separate ingredients with the elegance of a work of art at a high level.
• Maker and Design: This product combines the craftsmanship of Fukube Blacksmiths, who have been carrying on the tradition of field blacksmithing in Noto for over 100 years, with the culture of lacquer. The handle features a black lacquer pattern, created by repeatedly applying black lacquer to natural wood. The unique feel of lacquer clings to the hand, and the more you use it, the more it becomes a part of your hand, and the luster that deepens with age is a testament to the time it has spent with its owner.

"As a knife that will last a lifetime, we don't want to compromise on functionality or beauty." This supreme all-purpose knife combines the blacksmithing techniques nurtured by the harsh Noto environment with lacquer, the crystallization of Japanese aesthetics. It gives you the joy of holding all of these in your hand.