The KC-311 Santoku features a Takefu Shiro-2 high carbon steel core / SUS410 stainless steel blade with wood handle. Santoku are all-purpose Japanese knives, and are used in much the same way as a French chef knife.
About the 1000 Series:
Knives of the 1000 series feature Hon-Warikomi-clad blades made of a takefu shiro-2 high carbon steel cutting core, sandwiched between SUS410 stainless steel. This provides excellent edge-retention to HRC 59 or more. The simple O-shaped handle has no bolster. These are very popular in Japanese kitchens.
Specs
Model: | Kanetsune KC-311 Santoku |
Made in: | Seki, Japan |
Overall Length: | (290mm) 11.42" 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 |