Masutani VG10 Damascus Santoku 165mm Great for novices and experienced cooks, this Masutani line packs a powerful knife with an excellent price!!! The steel is VG10 wrapped in stainless Damascus. In the hands of a master, VG10 is a gold standard for stainless knives. It takes on an excellent edge that maintains sharpness for an extended period of time. Kunio Masutani operate a shop in Echizen and is awarded the highest honors of traditional craftsman. He is a pioneer of machine use in crafting knives and is the uncle of President Masutani of Ryusen Hamano. The western handle pairs well with the Damascus pattern. Blacksmith: Masutani Location: Echizen, Japan Construction: Laser cut, San Mai Cladding: Damascus Stainless Edge Steel: VG10 Stainless Edge Grind: Even Handle: Yo (Western) Black Pakka Wood Edge Length: 170mm Blade Height: 47mm Weight: 4.7oz Spine Thickness: 1.6mm 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.