Masahiro L Series 175mm Santoku

A santoku is intended to be a multi-task knife. Shorter than a chef knife, but maintaining the blade width by rounding the spine down to meet the cutting edge. The Masahiro L Series is a thinner and lighter version of the MV series santoku (MH13723) that was popularized by it's use on many Japanese cooking shows. The L series blade is 1 mm thinner and the bolster has been removed to miminize weight.

• Blade material: Masahiro proprietary stainless steel (MBS-26)


• Material details: Carbon 0.9%, chromium 13%, molybdenum, vanadium


• Hardness: HRC 58-59


• Core shape: Full tang


• Sub-zero treatment: Yes


• Grind: Asymmetrical Compound (80/20)


• Handle material: laminated polyurethane impregnated wood


• Made in Japan