Kanetsune Sumire Santoku 180mm Damascus Limited edition
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Gifu Seki-shi is blessed with many clear streams, including the Nagara River. I want to express my feelings of healing and familiarity with the clean and clear streams of Seki with a traditional kitchen knife." KANETSUNE SEKI MADE IN JAPAN
The artisans who inherited the traditional Seki craft techniques that have been passed down through 800 years of history since the Kamakura period, and who compete daily to produce the ideal chopsticks for their own use, put their heart and soul into their work with a firm conviction that they are committed to producing quality products.
The pattern of the blade resembles a beautiful clear stream and its sharpness is so amazing that it will amaze you.
Sumire Superlative Santoku Meicho [ limited production: 60 pieces, numbered]. Comes in a wooden gift box.
Steel: powder-coated HSS (101-layer damascus steel)
Handle material: laminated hardened wood (red + black)
Origin: Seki City, Gifu Prefecture, Japan.
Proudly made in Seki, Japan.
Blade length: 180 mm (7.09")
318 mm (12.52")
Blade steel: 101 layers damascus w/ high speed powder steel core
Hardness in HRC: 60.5 - 61.5
Handle: black/red plywood
Weight: 135 g (4.76 oz)
Made in Japan, Seki City
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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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