This great Japanese tool can cope even with the most “demanding” or “difficult” food items owing to oval notches throughout the length of the blade that prevent food pieces from sticking to it and its perfect weight balance and hardness allow you to chop through bones with single strokes. While holding this knife you will feel lightness in hand and total control for maximum precision. Like any santoku knife, Samura’s tool combines the best features and qualities of a cleaver knife and a chef’s knife. The spine descends into a point and has a forward-shifted center of gravity, owing to which a lot less effort is needed for any task. You will feel like you are dancing on the cutting board. The handle of the knife is made of a G10 high-pressure fiberglass laminate material, which is resistant to the hot temperatures of dishwashing machines and is simply very durable. PREMIUM QUALITY Typical Japanese blade geometry is a great companion in the home or professional kitchen. This multifunctional knife perfectly cuts meat, sausage or fish, will help you quickly chop cabbage or onions, chop vegetables and greens for salad, and also lightly beat off meat with a massive butt. STRONG AND DURABLE Samura Chef’s knife is made of 67 layers of original Jpanese Damascus steel, exactly like swords. 61 HRC blade hardness along with special G10 material of the handle will ensure long lifetime with the constantly high performance! ERGONOMIC GRIP An ergonomic handle is resistant to high temperatures, ensures a firm grip along with high responsiveness. WONDERFUL GIFT IDEA This stylish package box could make this knife a great gift, which would show that you think highly of someone and care about that person. The occasion could be one of many—a birthday, Mother’s or Father’s Day, Christmas, Thanksgiving, New Year and so on. Specifications Blade Type Damascus steel Knife Type Santoku Knife Handle Material G-10 Weight of the Knife 0.247 Number of Layers 67 Blade Hardness 61 HRC SAMURA REPTILE kitchen Santoku knife 170 mm/6.7''. Hardness 59 HRC SAMURA OKINAWA kitchen SANTOKU KNIFE 175 mm/6.9''. Hardness 58 HRC SAMURA BLACKSMITH kitchen Santoku knife, 180 mm/7''. Hardness 58 HRC SAMURA KAIJU kitchen Santoku knife, 180 mm/7''. Hardness 58 HRC SAMURA PRO-S kitchen paring knife, 80 mm/3.1''. Hardness 58 HRC Add to Cart Add to Cart Add to Cart Add to Cart Add to Cart Customer Reviews 3.2 out of 5 stars 5 3.8 out of 5 stars 19 4.8 out of 5 stars 50 4.1 out of 5 stars 100 3.7 out of 5 stars 10 Price $121.00$121.00 $86.00$86.00 $134.00$134.00 $80.00$80.00 $93.00$93.00 Blade Type AUS-10 AUS-8 Hammered steel Hammered steel AUS-8 Knife Type Santoku Knife Santoku Knife Santoku Knife Santoku Knife Santoku Knife Handle Material Stainless steel Rosewood Micarta Pakka wood G-10 Weight of the Knife 0.140 0.131 0.218 0.163 0.207 Number of Layers 1 1 1 1 1 Blade Hardness 59 HRC 58 HRC 58 HRC 58 HRC 58 HRC