Minamoto Kotetsu 18cm Santoku by Yasuda Hamono (M100)

The Minamoto Kotetsu range of premium Japanese knives is celebrated for its sharpness, durable steel, and outstanding construction and performance—an excellent choice for any cook or chef.

These knives boast 33 layers of Damascus VG10 steel, achieved through a unique forging process, resulting in the creation of a beautiful and elegant wave pattern known as the Damascus pattern.

An alternative to the chef's knife, this knife is great for cutting, chopping, and mincing vegetables. It features a blade with a straighter edge than a chef's knife, along with a blunted sheepsfoot-tip blade and a thinner spine. This design allows for easy slicing of thin-boned and boneless meats, fish, and vegetables.

Seki-City, a small town with a history spanning 800 years, is globally renowned for its production of fine knives. Once flourishing as the land of Japanese swords, Seki gained fame for the superior quality of its swords, earning a reputation as a sword-making center. The techniques and skills of traditional Japanese sword making have been passed down and continue to thrive in today’s modern cutlery industry.