Tamahagane San Santoku 175mm SNH-1114 Factory SecondThis specal factory second knife are previously ordered by one of our customers with their logo, however the knives have some minor scratches on the blade that were rejected. Hence selling as factory seconds. They are new and in perfect functional order. ======== San The San line perfectly combines elegance with utility. 3 Layer (sanmai) construction, with VG5 core heat treated to a perfect hardness of HRC 61, giving the knife a very strong edge

Constructed from Inox stainless steel hardened to 57-59 HRC

utilising a round tip that curves upward to allow perpendicular pointing into the cutting board for long slicing cuts through thick pieces despite the shorter blade length

8mm at mid

The blade is thin behind the edge to facilitate clean cuts through seafood with minimal effort

The san-mai stainless clad construction ensures the blade remains fully stainless and does not require reactive care

making it suitable for users who prioritise edge retention and are prepared to maintain reactive carbon steel

The profile suits precision tasks including peeling

The kurouchi surface finish covers the stainless cladding

hardened to HRC 62-63 within a sanmai stainless clad construction

Weighing 185g with a 50mm heel height

providing high corrosion resistance and wear resistance through a fine microstructure created by a special melting method

best fit for professional chefs and enthusiasts requiring a 210mm general-purpose blade