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Shibata  |  SKU: SBMS_V5_SA170

Shibamasa VG5 Santoku 170mm

$94.95
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Detailed Specifications
Line To Be Added - Stainless clad
Profile Santoku
Bevel Type Double Bevel
Weight 98 g        3.46 oz
Edge Length 173 mm   .6.81 inch
Heel Height 47 mm     .1.85 inch
Width @ Spine 1.4 mm     0.06 inch
Width @ Mid 1.4 mm     0.06 inch
Width @ 1cm from Tip 1.3 mm     0.05 inch
Steel VG5 | Stainless
Blade Construction To Be Added
Hardness (HRC) 58 - 59
Surface Finish To Be Added
Handle Western Pakka Wood with Bolster
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    The Shibamasa VG5 Damascus Santoku 170mm is a superb all-rounder forged in Seki City, Japan, blending striking aesthetics with reliable performance. At its core is stainless VG5 steel—a variant in the VG line prized for toughness and edge stability—clad with layers of stainless Damascus for durability and a beautifully patterned finish that makes each blade unique. 

    The handle is a Western (yo) style, crafted from walnut wood with a simple yet elegant design. Its balanced weight (≈ 105g) gives a controlled feel ideal for both home cooks and those exploring serious knife tools without premium price tags. 

    Whether you’re preparing weekday meals or seeking an entry into fine Japanese cutlery, this knife offers excellent value, sharpness, and everyday versatility. Care involves hand-washing, gentle sharpening, and avoiding extreme stresses (like frozen food or bones) to preserve its performance and edge.


    Care Instruction
    1. Don't cut hard things! Japanese knives are brittle so bone hacking is a NO NO!
    2. Wash with neutral detergent after use, and wipe dry;
    3. Please don't wash knife with dishwasher, it will damage the wood handle;
    4. Be careful not to leave the knife close to a heat source for a long time;
    5. It is a lot more dangerous to cut with a blunt knife than a sharp knife!
    6. It is best to sharpen a Japanese knife regularly on a waterstone.

    • Profile: Santoku

      The Santoku knife, embodying the meaning "three uses," is a cornerstone in Japanese kitchens, adept at slicing, dicing, and mincing. Esteemed for its versatility, it features a blade length typically between 15cm and 20cm (6 to 8 inches), catering to a wide array of culinary tasks. Distinguished by its less pointy tip compared to the Gyuto, the Santoku boasts a unique profile that contributes to its functionality and popularity. Its design is tailored to provide ease and efficiency in preparation, also because of its less aggressive prrofile, making it a preferred choice for home cooks.

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    • Steel: VG5

      VG5 steel is a high-grade stainless cutlery steel known for its superior mechanical properties, including high flexural strength, yield point, elongation, reduction of area, and impact strength. Its refined, low-impurity composition results in enhanced grindability and ease of hot forging. VG5 distinguishes itself with elevated levels of chromium (Cr) and carbon (C), surpassing common stainless steel grades in these aspects. This composition helps suppress eutectic carbide crystallization, maximizing hardness through well-balanced elemental ratios and a uniform structure of refined carbides. The steel undergoes a meticulous refinement process during manufacturing to minimize impurities and achieve an optimal grain structure, further improved by strategic heat treatments. VG5's higher carbon and molybdenum (Mo) content, compared to VG2, along with the addition of vanadium (V), results in finer carbides. This blend ensures an excellent balance of hardness, abrasion resistance, and corrosion resistance, making VG5 particularly popular for consumer kitchen tools.

      Manufacturer:

      • Takefu Special Steel, Japan

      Nature: Stainless

      Hardness: 58- 59

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    • Handle Specs

      Profile: Western with bolster

      Material:

      • Pakka Wood

      Western Pakka Wood handle is the common choice for entery level knives, in some cases, they will be made with bolster that is welded to the blade. The Pakka wood created by laminate wood with resin, creating a dense material that can have layers of different color. Compared with natural timber, this engineered wood is harder and absorb less water, in addition, the low cost of production makes it ideal of grip of entry level knife.

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    Shibata

    Shibamasa VG5 Santoku 170mm

    $94.95

    The Shibamasa VG5 Damascus Santoku 170mm is a superb all-rounder forged in Seki City, Japan, blending striking aesthetics with reliable performance. At its core is stainless VG5 steel—a variant in the VG line prized for toughness and edge stability—clad with layers of stainless Damascus for durability and a beautifully patterned finish that makes each blade unique. 

    The handle is a Western (yo) style, crafted from walnut wood with a simple yet elegant design. Its balanced weight (≈ 105g) gives a controlled feel ideal for both home cooks and those exploring serious knife tools without premium price tags. 

    Whether you’re preparing weekday meals or seeking an entry into fine Japanese cutlery, this knife offers excellent value, sharpness, and everyday versatility. Care involves hand-washing, gentle sharpening, and avoiding extreme stresses (like frozen food or bones) to preserve its performance and edge.

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