The KC-148 santoku features a Takefu Shiro-2 high carbon steel core/SUS410 stainless steel blade and a wood handle with stainless bolster. Santoku are all-purpose Japanese knives, and are used in much the same way as a French chef knife.
About the 2000 Series:
Knives of the 2000 series feature hon-warikomi-clad blades made of Takefu Shiro-2 high carbon steel cutting core and san mai SUS410 stainless steel. This composition provides excellent edge retention with a HRC 61 or more.
Specs
Model: | Kanetsune KC-148 Santoku |
Made in: | Seki, Japan |
Overall Length: | 285mm (11.22") long |
Blade Material: | Takefu Shiro-2 High carbon steel core / SUS410 Stainless steel |
Rockwell Hardness (HRC): | 61-64 |
Blade Length: | 165mm (6.49") long |
Handle: | Wood w/stainless bolster |