Kanetsune VG1 17-Layer Damascus Santoku 165mm - Walnut Handle

Experience Eight Centuries of Seki Blade-Making in a Damascus Santoku

The Kanetsune VG1 17-Layer Damascus Santoku 165mm is forged in Seki City - Japan's knife-making capital for over 800 years. A 17-layer Damascus VG1 stainless core, hardened to 58-59 HRC, paired with a warm walnut handle. Low-maintenance stainless performance with striking Damascus aesthetics - the ideal everyday santoku.

The Specs

• Steel: VG1 stainless steel, 17-layer Damascus clad
• Hardness: 58-59 HRC
• Blade length: 165mm
• Blade height: 45mm
• Blade thickness: 2.3mm
• Handle: Walnut, plastic ferrule
• Edge: Double bevel
• Origin: Seki City, Japan

The Kanetsune Difference

Kanetsune has been forging knives in Seki City since the tradition of "Seki-den" sword-making was established over 800 years ago. VG1 is a stain-resistant stainless steel that offers a practical balance of edge sharpness and corrosion resistance - easy to maintain, and more than capable of taking a keen working edge. The 17-layer Damascus cladding adds visual depth and protects the core, while the santoku's versatile profile handles slicing, dicing, and chopping with equal ease. At 165mm with a 2.3mm spine, this is a nimble, well-balanced knife suited to a wide range of prep tasks. The walnut handle is warm in the hand and well-balanced for extended use.

Care and Maintenance

• Hand wash only - never dishwasher
• Dry immediately after use
• Do not cut frozen food or bones - the edge will chip
• Sharpen with a whetstone to maintain the edge
• Store on a magnetic strip or in a knife block