Kinsei WA Santoku 170mm

Product code: KSWA170S  |  EAN: 2000000044569

£395.00 + Shipping

Kinsei WA Santoku 170mm

Product code: KSWA170S  |  EAN: 2000000044569

£395.00 + Shipping

The Japanese multi purpose knife. Ideal for a home cook. Santoku means "three virtues" therefore it can be used on meats, fish and vegetables.

Our knives are made in Japan — authentic craftsmanship & heritage. Not to be confused with cheaper "Japanese-style" knives... Learn more

Blade range Kinsei WA

These stunning handcrafted knives are constructed with 32 layers of Damascus steel surrounding a cutting core of SG-2 (R2) steel with a Rockwell hardness of 62 HRC.

Blade length 170mm
Blade construction 32 Layers, Folded steel
Blade material SG2 (R2)
Handle material Ironwood
Blade shape Santoku

The Japanese multi purpose knife. Ideal for a home cooking, the Santoku shape is slightly deeper and shorter than a Gyuto. Santoku means "three virtues" therefore it can be used on meats, fish and vegetables.

The Japanese multi purpose knife. Ideal for a home cook. Santoku means “three virtues” therefore it can be used on meats, fish and vegetables. These stunning handcrafted knives are constructed with 32 layers of Damascus steel surrounding a cutting core of SG-2 (R2) steel with a Rockwell hardness of 62 HRC. These knives are made by Shiro Kamo. The handle is made from walnut with an oak ferrule.

These knives are custom made and as they are completely handmade they can differ very slightly from knife to knife.

All Kin Knives come with a lifetime guarantee as long as they are treated correctly in accordance with our care instructions.

We ship worldwide.

How much does delivery cost?

Select products qualify for free shipping.
Standard delivery to the United Kingdom is £6.95.
Express delivery (must order before 1 pm) within the UK is available for £8.95.
International delivery for only £19.95.

When will my order be shipped?

If the Express option is selected, we endeavour to despatch your order the same day if ordered before 1pm. All other orders – including international deliveries – will be shipped within 1-2 working days.

When will my order arrive?

Express orders should arrive the next working day for Mainland UK, if ordered before 1 pm. Express orders within the UK but not Mainland will be delivered within 3 working days. For all other orders, we aim to deliver inside 7 working days to the UK and 14 working days overseas. If for some reason we are unable to deliver within this time, we will contact you to let you know when to expect them. In cases of unacceptable delay, we will offer a full refund.

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