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Santoku kitchen knife "Savage IX" is a rare example of the author's solution for the classic Santoku knife.
Hand-forged, made in a single copy. It is a universal chef knife, with double-sided sharpening and a shorter, wider blade. It's equally good for vegetables, fish and meat. The light weight of the blade provides maximum ease of use, which is suitable for both men and women.
The blade is made of 150Cr14 carbon steel, with a zone hardened working edge, which makes it strong and has a long lasting ability to hold the sharpening (Kirenaga).
Master: George WAUGH (France, 2019).
The handle is made of Ash. The shape of the handle is classic oval. Installation of the blade is horsed deaf "Narrow Tang".
Carbone Steel 150Cr14 (DIN Germany)
Steel hardness: 56-58 HRC
Blade thickness: 4,0 mm \ 0,15"
Total length: 290 mm \ 11,4"
Blade length: 163 mm \ 6,4"
Blade width: 57 mm \ 2,2"
Total weight of the knife: 236 gr \ 8,3 oz.
Care:
Please note that true carbon steel-blades are not stainless, that is why we recommend you to maintain the blades after each use with oil.