Masahiro NEO Santoku kitchen knife 165 mm [10501]

Masahiro NEO Santoku Kitchen Knife 165 mm [10501]

The Masahiro NEO Santoku knife, with a blade length of 165 mm, features a shape characteristic of Japanese kitchen knives. It is often referred to as the equivalent of a Western chef's knife. Loosely translated from Japanese, the name of this very popular knife means "three virtues" or "three virtues." This implies that this knife, resembling a combination of a chef's knife and a cleaver in appearance, is highly suitable for cutting meat, fish, and vegetables.

The Masahiro NEO line combines high-quality Japanese steel with a traditional European handle. It's a true delight for anyone who expects perfect sharpness, Japanese blade design, and a traditional European handle. Masahiro forging masters used one of the best steels in this series, namely *Super Gold 2 powdered steel.

Masahiro NEO knife blades are forged from 3-layer steel, with an SG2 steel core and an outer layer made of soft SUS410L steel. This construction creates a distinctive line on the blade, known as Katana-Edge. This embellishment originates from traditional Japanese sword making. Over time, the blade line may darken slightly, further enhancing the character of this Far Eastern knife.

The knife handle is made of laminated wood with beautiful black grains. This resin-impregnated wood provides excellent protection against moisture. The knife handle is attached to the tang with three rivets. The perfectly profiled handle shape is ergonomic and fits comfortably in the hand. At the bottom of the handle, there is a steel ring that additionally protects the wood from dirt and facilitates knife cleaning and maintenance.

The knives are sharpened asymmetrically 80/20. This means that the cutting edge is shifted to one side of the knife's axis. The advantages of asymmetrical sharpening include a cutting edge that is up to 35% thinner than a symmetrical blade, making it much sharper.

* SG2 (Super Gold #2) powdered steel, with a high chromium content (up to 16%), boasts excellent corrosion resistance. It is created through a complex process where extremely fine steel nanoparticles are combined, heated, and formed into the desired shape. This manufacturing method differs completely from "traditional" smelting and allows for steel with much better performance parameters. A high carbon content (up to 1.45%) enables the knife to be hardened to a high degree of hardness, thus providing above-average resistance to dulling.

Masahiro NEO Santoku Kitchen Knife 165 mm [10501] Technical data:
Blade – 3-layer steel, SG2 powdered steel core
Hardness – 60 – 62 HRC
Overall length - 290 mm
Blade length – 165 mm
Blade width - 46 mm
Blade thickness – approx. 1.8 mm
Handle – laminated wood
Weight - approx. 153 g