The KC-318 Kengata features a Takefu Shiro-2 high carbon steel core / SUS410 stainless steel blade with a black wood handle. The kengata is a fabulous Japanese-style chef knife that has some santoku qualities in there as well. The design is perfect for a variety of chopping and mincing.
About the 5500 Series:
Knives of the 5500-Series have Hon-Warikomi clad blades made of VG-2 stainless steel cutting core/SUS410 stainless steel. This provides excellent edge-retention to a hardness of HRC 58 or more.
Specs
Model: | Kanetsune KC-318 Kengata |
Made in: | Seki, Japan |
Overall Length: | (305mm) 12" long |
Blade Material: | VG-2 Stainless steel core / SUS410 Stainless steel |
Rockwell Hardness (HRC): | 58 |
Blade Length: | (180mm) 7.09" long |
Handle: | Black Wood |