Takayama 180 - Santoku Knife 180mm Blade

Takayama 180 by Ginza Steel  - Handcrafted Santoku 180mm Knife - Made in Seki City of Japan  

Santoku knife is the most popular type of knife that has evolved together with the Japanese culture

It is an all-purpose knife that could prepare pretty much any ingredient. Although its birthplace is Japan, its convenience has spread overseas, and in recent years many non-Japan-made Santoku Knives are found.

Knife Type	Santoku (It is an all-purpose knife that could prepare pretty much any ingredient)
Blade Material	High Carbon Swedish Steel 19C27 by Sandvik ( 45 Layer Damascus )
Blade Edge	Double Edge
Handle	Chestnut tree with 8 angle handle ( FYI Number eight is considered as a lucky figure and called "Suehirogari" in Japan )
Blade Length	180mm ( 7" )
Overall Length	320mm ( 12.5")
HRC	59 - 60

Instructions and Maintenance:

• Please do not use it to cut bone or frozen foods
• This is an extremely sharp knife. Please use special care when using and storing it. Please keep out of children's reach. 
• Please do not use the knife for purposes other than cooking
• After use, please hand wash the knife then wipe it clean and dry with soft clean clothes
• To maintain fine cutting performance we recommend re-sharping the knife once or twice per month