Kagekiyo Chromax 170mm Santoku - Walnut

Featuring a Chromax steel core, a steel often compared to Aogami. They have excellent thin, convex grinds for smooth cutting a good food release. The cladding is stainless steel. Handles are octagonal walnut wood.

Kagekiyo knives are produced by Baba Hamono, one of the top quality cutlery producers in Sakai, Japan. 

**Dry thoroughly after use. Left wet, Chromax can rust, dull quickly and develop pits in the edge. 

**To avoid chipping, keep away from bones, frozen foods or other hard foods and pits.

Blade Material: Chromax steel core, stainless cladding

Handle Material: Walnut wood with  Pakka wood

Hardness: 63-65 HRC

Blade Length: 6.7" (170mm)

Overall Length: 11.6" (295mm)

Height at Heel: 1.8" (46mm)

Thickness of Spine at Heel: 1.6mm

Weight: 5.3 oz (152g)