Misono Molybdenum Santoku 180mm

Specifications

Brand

Misono

Type

Santoku knife, the all-round Japanese kitchen shape

Model

No.581

Blade Length

180 mm

Overall Length

300 mm

Weight

155 g

Blade Back

2.0 mm

Blade

high-carbon 13-chrome stainless molybdenum steel

Handle

Black reinforced wood with rivets

Made In

Japan

Features

Molybdenum stainless steel: The listing names the blade material as high-carbon 13-chrome stainless molybdenum steel.

Black Reinforced Wood Handle: The handle is black reinforced wood, held by rivets and joined to the blade with a stainless bolster.

155 g Weight: The listing gives the knife weight as 155 g and the blade back thickness as 2.0 mm.

300 mm Overall Length: The listing gives the overall length as 300 mm with a 180 mm blade.

180 mm Santoku: The blade is 180 mm long in the santoku shape, the all-round Japanese kitchen blade.

Made In Seki Style: The listing gives Japan as the country of origin and describes the knife as made by skilled craftsmen.

Benefits

A blade of high-carbon 13-chrome stainless molybdenum steel that resists rust: The listing names the blade material as high-carbon 13-chrome stainless molybdenum steel. Molybdenum steel is a stainless-type kitchen steel that resists rust and keeps a good edge with regular sharpening.

A black reinforced wood handle that resists moisture: The handle is black reinforced wood, held by rivets and joined to the blade with a stainless bolster. The reinforced build resists moisture and keeps its shape better than plain wood through repeated washing.

A listed weight of 155 grams for steady handling: The listing gives the knife weight as 155 g and the blade back thickness as 2.0 mm. Those figures tell you how the knife will feel in the hand before you order it from us.

An overall length of 300 mm with a 180 mm blade: The listing gives the overall length as 300 mm with a 180 mm blade. That leaves a handle with room for a full grip, and it helps you judge how the knife will fit your board and your hand.

A 180 mm santoku for vegetables, fish and meat: The blade is 180 mm long in the santoku shape, the all-round Japanese kitchen blade. It handles vegetables, fish and meat, and at 155 g the knife stays light and easy to control at the board.

A professional-line knife the listing says is made in Japan: The listing gives Japan as the country of origin and describes the knife as made by skilled craftsmen. The maker is based in Seki, a city with a long swordsmith heritage, and we ship it directly from Japan.

How to Use

Cut on a wood or soft plastic board

Wash after use

Dry the blade fully

Resharpen when the edge softens

Who Is This For

The Seki-Steel Cook: You want a dependable santoku from a respected Seki maker. A poorly balanced knife tires your hand and dulls fast, and that is not your fault. Our Molybdenum santoku gives you a 180 mm blade of high-carbon 13-chrome stainless molybdenum steel with a black reinforced wood handle, at 155 g. The listing gives the overall length as 300 mm and the blade back thickness as 2.0 mm, and it states that the knife is made in Japan. Choose it when you cut vegetables, fish and meat with one agile knife, and you will have the facts you need before you order.

Product Story

We offer this knife from a Seki knife maker with a long swordsmith heritage. The listing presents this santoku as part of a professional line of Seki stainless knives with a black reinforced wood handle. The blade is 180 mm long and the knife weighs 155 g. It arrives in the maker's retail packaging. We describe only what the listing, the maker's pages and the product photos show.

What's Inside

• Santoku 180 mm knife

Care Guide

Storage: Store dry at room temperature, about 20 C (68 F), in a drawer with a blade guard or in a knife block, away from moisture.

Shelf Life: Durable kitchen tool with no expiry date.

Important: The blade is very sharp. Keep out of reach of children. Wash by hand and dry right after use, and avoid bones, frozen food and prying, which can chip a fine edge. Do not use a dishwasher.

Ingredients and Materials

High-carbon 13-chrome stainless molybdenum steel: Blade material

Black reinforced wood: Handle material

Comparison

Quick Answer

Our 180 mm santoku has a blade of high-carbon 13-chrome stainless molybdenum steel and a black reinforced wood handle. It weighs 155 g and measures 300 mm overall. Made in Japan. It comes in the maker's retail packaging. We ship it directly from Japan with careful packing.