Yoshihiro AUS10 45 Layers Hammered DamascYoshihiro AUS-10 45 Layers Hammered Damascus Santoku – Stainless Steel Chef’s Santoku with Excellent Sharpness and Edge Retention
This Yoshihiro Santoku is crafted with AUS-10 stainless steel at the core of the blade, offering excellent sharpness, edge retention, and ease of sharpening. The blade is clad in 45 layers of Damascus steel with a hammered finish, combining durability with a traditional and elegant appearance.
AUS-10 is a high-quality Japanese stainless steel widely used in professional-grade kitchen knives. It is known for its excellent balance of hardness and toughness, making it easier to sharpen compared to many high-end stainless steels while still maintaining strong edge retention and corrosion resistance.
Compared to VG-10, AUS-10 is often considered slightly easier to sharpen and more forgiving in everyday use, making it a practical choice for both professional chefs and serious home cooks who value maintainability and performance.
| Brand | Goh Umanosuke Yoshihiro 郷右馬允義弘 |
| Blade type | Santoku(Multi Purpose Knife)/Double bevel |
| Model | NSW |
| Blade material | AUS10 45 Layers Hammered Damascus Stain Resistant Steel |
| Blade Length | 180 mm/7.1" |
| Handle |
Octagonal Magnolia Handle with Buffalo Horn Bolster (*Color may vary) |
| Option | Wooden Saya Cover & Saya Pin, originally stamped by Yoshihiro |
*Definition of Blade Length:the Length from top edge of the blade to the end.
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