Kanetsune Kengata SAIRYU series 180 mm
Code: KC-372Related products
Product detailed description
Kengata knives are high-end Japanese kitchen tools that combine masterful craftsmanship with elegant looks. The damascus steel blade offers not only high durability but also a unique aesthetic element. This pattern, created by combining several layers of stainless steel, ensures long-lasting strength and a unique look that immediately catches the eye. The cutting core itself, made from premium VG-10 steel, provides exceptional sharpness and maintains its cutting performance over a long period of time.
The slim and carefully balanced handle complements the blade with its ergonomics and smooth surface, allowing for a comfortable and secure grip. The clever design, with the blade partially inserted into the handle, contributes to the lightness and ease of handling of the knife. This construction with an unwelded stainless steel bolster not only increases stability and safety in use, but also gives the knife a sophisticated look.
Kengata knives are designed for discerning home cooks and professionals who appreciate the harmony of aesthetics and functionality. Thanks to the hand-crafted patterns on the blade, each knife is an original, adding a distinctive character to each piece.
Blade length: 16.5 cm
Overall length: 29 cm
Blade thickness: 1.5 mm
Steel: Stainless steel core /multi-layers damascus with VG-10 cutting core
Hardness: 60 - 61 HRC
Weight: 120 g
Handle: plywood w/Stainless steel bolster
Made in Japan
Additional parameters
| Category: | Japanese kitchen knives |
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| Blade material: | damascus |
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Amazing knives with a history spanning more than eight hundred years originate from a place where craftsmanship has been refined through countless generations. Seki, widely known as the City of Blades, concentrates an exceptional number of Japanese swordsmiths and knifemakers. Tradition remains alive, evolving naturally while preserving the core principles of classical Japanese sword making. Each knife reflects manual skill, deep knowledge of steel, and respect for materials, clearly noticeable from the first cut.
VG-10 steel has earned its reputation through a balanced composition that supports long-lasting sharpness, structural stability, and an extremely fine edge. The blade responds precisely to careful grinding, delivering aggressive yet controlled cutting performance. The result offers remarkable sharpness combined with reliability, suitable for demanding kitchen tasks as well as intensive everyday use.
Production in Seki blends historic forging methods with modern control of heat treatment and steel structure. Every step focuses on performance, balance, and durability rather than superficial perfection. Japanese knives from this region have gained global recognition for their elegance, extreme sharpness, and technical sophistication, all grounded in authentic craftsmanship. Made in Japan here signals origin, heritage, and a serious commitment to quality.
| Manufacturing company : | Kawamura Cutlery (Seki, Japan) |
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