SILVER GHOST Santoku G3 Super Steel Hongasumi Forged + Ebony Black Buffalo Horn

SILVER GHOST Santoku G3 Super Steel Kiritsuke Usuba G3 Carbon Steel Hongasumi Forged + Ebony Black Buffalo Horn Collar [6.5" / 16.5 cm] *Suitable for left or right or left hand BEVEL: 50:50 WEIGHT: 157g / 5.5 oz BLADE LENGTH: 16.5 cm / 6.5” OVERALL LENGTH: 29 cm / 11.5” BLADE HEEL THICKNESS:  2.8 mm BLADE HEEL HEIGHT:  4cm/ 1.6” BLADE STYLE: Santoku BLADE:  G3 Super Steel (High Carbon Semi-Stainless) HANDLE:  Ebony COLLAR: Black Buffalo Horn HRC: 60-61 FORGING:   Hongasumi ENGRAVING: Kikusumi Logo hand-engraved onto the blade ORIGIN: 堺 Sakai Japan Ideal for a professional chef looking for a high performance mid-size knife that looks as impressive as it cuts. Perfectly at place at the restaurant counter in front of clients or at home cooking for important guests. SANTOKU Santoku is a versatile cutting tool capable of handling most basic kitchen cutting tasks. Santoku means “three virtues” in Japanese and is capable of slicing, dicing and mincing. FIt with a blade shape shorter in length but wider than a Western chef knife – the strength of the Santoku is its versatility and easy maneuverability. Whether pushing the knife down and forward or using the Japanese katsura peeling motion, the SILVER GHOST Santoku makes it easy with its thin, sharp and solid blade. This santoku knife is ideal for home or professional cooks who prefer a smaller knife. It excels at cutting vegetables and fruit for smoothies, soups and salads. G3 Hi Carbon steel is remarkably consistent and precise. This is a stunning knife to own with a beautiful look and feel that inspires.  Made in Sakai. SILVER GHOST KNIFE COLLECTION SILVER GHOST is named for the signature luminescent white line that forms on the blade and is unique on every single blade.  The overall image evokes a genuine Japanese sword characterized by its elegance, mystery and luxurious materials.  Subtle and minimalist, the SILVER GHOST is the knife for the demanding connoisseur of luxurious hand-crafted knives.  Every blade and handle are seamlessly integrated to give the knife a feeling of balance, precision and beauty.  It is a collection of knives  designed to enhance the cook’s ability to create exceptional food.  Unleash your creativity with the Kikusumi SILVER GHOST . CRAFTSMANSHIP Each element of the knife is made by a master craftsman in Japan.  In their hands knives are crafted to attain excellent edge retention, exquisite balance and a remarkably refined overall fit and finish.  Refinements include a chamfered spine, highly polished "ago" - chin and a remarkable finish. G3 SUPER STEEL G3  Super Steel has hardness like carbon steels which gives it exceptional edge sharpness and retention.  Combining blade performance similar to the white and blue steels with easy maintenance.  Few forging artisans are willing to work with G3 because it demands a very high level of skill and experience to forge well.  Kikusumi SILVER GHOST blades are forged by a 1st rank master craftsman in Sakai holding the prestigious "dentou kougei shi" award from the Japanese Ministry of Trade and Industry.  SILVER GHOST hand forged knives are assembled and given a subtle polish finish before the Kikusumi logo is carefully punched in to one side of the blade. OCTAGON HANDLE SILVER GHOST handles are crafted one at a time by hand from ebony wood with a finish and smoothness that looks gorgeous and feels even better.  Ebony is the most difficulty wood to craft and is prized for both its density and longevity.  Each handle is fitted with a uniquely beautiful black buffalo horn collar that bridges the space between handle and blade.  Extra care is taken in the crafting of the knife so that a seamless joint between the handle and ferrule feels smooth to the touch.  Handle narrows slightly towards the blade to improve grip and overall performance.  The natural lines create a wonderfully ergonomic fit that is ideal for a kitchen knife handle.  For Japanese knives the octagonal or “hachikaku” handle is the first choice for the best knives.  Grip, feel and durability are key considerations during design with skilled craftsmen who make Kikusumi knives. ORIGIN The origin of the KIkusumi SILVER GHOST is rooted in the cultural history of Sakai which stretches back over 600 years.  Honyaki knives are "true-forged" meaning that they are constructed entirely out of one material.  In this case a new Japanese super steel we call G3 that delivers high carbon steel performance with stain and rust resistance for easier maintenance. SHIPPING INFO Please provide a telephone # for the courier to contact at the time of purchase. HANDLING We generally shipped your order within the next 1 to 2 business days. *We will deliver the products in stock immediately PRODUCT PHOTOS The picture showing on the item page is a representative image of the product. 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