Tsunehisa VG1 165mm Santoku

Tsunehisa's VG1 series knives have thin and nimble blades. They feature a three layered construction with a VG1 steel core, which is a durable stainless steel that is easy to to get sharp and holds a keen edge, and a pakka wood western style handle. An awesome affordable workhorse. Boxed. Made in Japan. **Dry thoroughly after use. Left wet, stainless steel can dull quickly and develop pits in the edge. . **To avoid chipping, keep away from bones, frozen foods or other hard foods and pits. Blade Material: VG1 Stainless Steel Handle Material: Pakka wood Hardness: 59-60 HRC Blade Length: 6.89" (175m) Edge Length: 6.7" (170mm) Overall Length: 11.6" (295mm) Height at Heel: 46mm Thickness of Spine at Heel: 1.7mm Weight: 5.3oz (150g)