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This is a prototype santoku that I just finished up. This is easily the best performing kitchen knife I have ever used due to the incredible geometry.
The blade is constructed of AEB-L steel hardened to 62 HRC. I performed all heat treating operations, including 2 cryogenic treatments. It is very easy to sharpen and takes an amazing edge!
The edge is hand sharpened to 4,000 grit on a Japanese water stone, then lightly stropped. The edge is about .010" just above the secondary bevel.
I processed a bag of onions to test the geometry/edge and it cut with minimal resistance.
The handle is constructed from textured black G10 with copper pins. Grippy, but still comfortable in the hand.
The blade features a full height flat grind and a fine hand rubbed satin finish.
This is an highly optimized slicer and I wouldn't recommend it for cutting bones, etc. However, for meats and produce, this is an absolutely amazing cutter!
- AEB-L
- 62 HRC
- Extremely lightweight
- Hand rubbed finish
- Textured G10 handles with grey liners and copper pins
- .09" Stock - .06 about 1" from the tip
- Full height flat grind - 1.91" at the heel
- Tapered tang - Balances just behind the front of the scales
- Just over 12.5" OAL, Actual cutting edge of about 6.8"
- Razor Sharp - Hand sharpened to 4,000 grit on a Japanese water stone
SOLD!
This price includes shipping and all fees.
My PayPal address is: LMJMITCHELL@GMAIL.COM
I also accepts Venmo, Cash App or money order.
Thanks for looking!







The blade is constructed of AEB-L steel hardened to 62 HRC. I performed all heat treating operations, including 2 cryogenic treatments. It is very easy to sharpen and takes an amazing edge!
The edge is hand sharpened to 4,000 grit on a Japanese water stone, then lightly stropped. The edge is about .010" just above the secondary bevel.
I processed a bag of onions to test the geometry/edge and it cut with minimal resistance.
The handle is constructed from textured black G10 with copper pins. Grippy, but still comfortable in the hand.
The blade features a full height flat grind and a fine hand rubbed satin finish.
This is an highly optimized slicer and I wouldn't recommend it for cutting bones, etc. However, for meats and produce, this is an absolutely amazing cutter!
- AEB-L
- 62 HRC
- Extremely lightweight
- Hand rubbed finish
- Textured G10 handles with grey liners and copper pins
- .09" Stock - .06 about 1" from the tip
- Full height flat grind - 1.91" at the heel
- Tapered tang - Balances just behind the front of the scales
- Just over 12.5" OAL, Actual cutting edge of about 6.8"
- Razor Sharp - Hand sharpened to 4,000 grit on a Japanese water stone
SOLD!
This price includes shipping and all fees.
My PayPal address is: LMJMITCHELL@GMAIL.COM
I also accepts Venmo, Cash App or money order.
Thanks for looking!








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