Masahiro Sankei Santoku knife 165mm [35841]

Masahiro Sankei Santoku Knife 165mm [35841]

Santoku is a traditional Japanese knife, often referred to as the equivalent of a Western chef's knife. The Japanese name for this very popular knife means "three virtues" or "three good things". This means that this knife, resembling a combination of a chef's knife and a cleaver in appearance, is highly suitable for slicing, dicing, and chopping. 

MBS-26 steel, which was used to produce knives in this series, is a unique alloy of carbon (0.85-1.00%), chromium (13-15%), and molybdenum, manganese, and vanadium. This material possesses its unique properties due to a special heat treatment. The secret of the three-stage process, consisting of hardening, cooling at very low temperatures, and tempering to 58-59  HRC, is known only to the company owner - the  Hattori family. The steel obtained in this way can be sharpened to an unprecedented sharpness, and maintaining the high aggressiveness of the cutting edge for a very long time is a characteristic feature of  Masahiro knives, recognized by users worldwide. MBS-26 belongs to the group of so-called stainless steels, which do not react with changes in color or odor upon contact with acidic products. Keeping knives made from this alloy pristine and shiny is not a problem. Simple washing in lukewarm water with dish soap is sufficient. Just remember to wipe the knife dry after washing.

The simple and functional shape of the handle, made of pakka wood, gives the knife a unique character. The perfectly polished handle with two imperceptible rivets allows for extremely comfortable work with this tool, even for extended periods.

The "Sankei" series is primarily intended for amateur chefs, but it can handle the demanding conditions of a restaurant kitchen without any problems. The group includes six main knives, such as: a chef's knife, santoku, a paring knife (peeler), a smaller utility knife (15 cm blade length), and a knife for slicing and cutting bread. Compact sizes, very good balance, and low weight are characteristic features of this series. For safety reasons, all models (except the bread knife) have a ground angle (the knife's "beard" – the cutting edge) that prevents accidental cuts. Like all  Masahiro products,  Sankei  knives were produced with due care and passion to perfectly finish even the smallest details.

Masahiro Sankei Santoku Knife 165mm [35841]

Steel type:	MBS-26
HRC:	58-59
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