Kai Damascus Santoku Knife 165mm AE-5200 & Diamond & Ceramic Sharpener Set Made in Japan

Description

【High-Grade Series Knife Sharpener Set】
【Damascus Santoku Knife】
Tradition inherited in Seki!
Featuring a beautiful 33-layer Damascus pattern reminiscent of Japanese swords.
The blade maintains its sharpness for extended periods, crafted from excellent (VG10) material.
Finished with unique sharpening techniques developed over many years, allowing precise cuts without compromising the flavor of ingredients.
The handle fits comfortably in the hand, combining reinforced wood and stainless steel parts in an inverted triangular shape.

【Diamond & Ceramic Sharpener】
Combines diamond and ceramic whetstones to restore sharpness in three stages.
A honing tool utilizing the expertise accumulated in knife making.

【Usage Instructions for the Sharpener】
● Cannot sharpen single-edged knives (e.g., Deba knives), specialized knives (bread knives, serrated edges), or thick-bladed knives (3.5mm and above).
● Intended for re-sharpening knives that have lost their edge, not for regrinding visibly chipped blades.
● Cannot be used for ceramic or titanium knives.

【Origin of the Name】
The origin of Seki swordsmithing dates back to the Kamakura period when a swordsmith from Kyushu settled in Seki (Mino), blessed with high-quality soil, water, and charcoal, to start sword making.
Many famous swords were born, but the master “Kanemoto of Seki” crafted unique swords that were beautiful, highly artistic, and exceptionally sharp.
As times changed from the Edo to Meiji periods, many Seki swordsmiths transitioned to the production of household cutlery.
The belief that Seki swords were “unbreakable, unbendable, and cut well” has been firmly passed down to modern knife making.
The name “Kanemoto” on this product is attributed to the 27th-generation master Kanemoto, Kaneko Kanemoto, who conveys the sharpness to the present while utilizing the craftsmanship.

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