Magnolia Saya Sheath for Santoku Knife with Plywood Pin 180mmSaya covers prevent damages on knives during transport. We strongly recommend our customers who often carry knives to purchase Saya covers. Magnolia wood is a commonly used for Saya cover, because Magnolia wood material is able to withstand water for a long time. The breathable Magnolia wood material protects knife blades from corrosion. The Magnolia wood material has also been used in Samurai sword sheaths, so this age old wisdom dates back to olden

HRC: 60-61

*Japanese steel is very brittle and using honing rods can result in chips if used incorrectly

Length: 150mm

Length: 127mm (5")

On the other hand

the beauty of Japanese traditional culture makes it to the unique product which you will never find anywhere

If you put your knives to this rack

Glestain knives will keep you coming back for more

Knife Type: Kamagata Usuba Japanese Chef Knife

Before using this sharpening stone

Do not Soak in hot or boiling water

When using a Shapton stone with #120 grit