SKU: H550 ISBN: H550

Santoku Silver Steel #3 Kasumi Chokin Sakura Fuji Buffalo Ebony Handle 180mm

¥99,800

“Santoku" means an all-purpose knife, including meat, fish, and vegetables. It is designed to have both features of Japanese Nakiri (vegetable knife) and Japanese Gyuto (meat knife). Being highly convenient and practical, it is most widely used in households. Recommended for those new to Japanese kitchen knives and novice cooks.

DESCRIPTION

Gingami 3 is categorized to stainless steel for its 13-14.5% Chromium blending ratio. Although it’s a corrosion-resistant stainless steel, actual feel of cutting is closer to the high-end carbon steel, The edge is not slippy but significantly grabbing object fibers.The traditional style of Japanese carving has a long history of simplicity and inspiration. Although this technique (Chokin) is gradually disappearing into history, we hope to do our best to let more people feel its beauty.This is a limited edition of our kitchen knives in collaboration with the carver Asamura Takao, whose over 50 years of carving skills make each piece look so spiritual. Each design has been polished for months, even a year or more.

Traditional Kasumi polished finish. Kasumi roughly translated to “mist” or “cloud” and refers to the hazy appearance of the soft steel/iron cladding, in contrast to the fine polished cutting edge. This elegant finish is very common on traditional style Japanese blades.

INFORMATION

Blade Material: Silver Steel #3/Gingami No.3
Blade HRC: 60~61
Blade Finish: Musashi-Chokin
Blade Type: Double-edged
Blade Length: 180mm
Blade Thinckness: 2.8mm
Total Length: 310mm
Handle Length: 127mm
Weight: 179g
Handle: Buffalo Ebony Handle
Origin: Sakai City in Osaka Prefecture
Availability Sheath: Yes(Choosing the fit sheath)

NOTICE

Please do not use the knife in a twisting motion.

Please use the correct knife when cutting bone, frozen or hard items.

Please note that the images are of the sample products. Colour, weight, pattern and size can differ as each product is handmade.

Please use a soft plastic or wooden cutting board to protect the blades edge.

Please don't heat or cool rapidly as it may change the structure of the steel.

Please don't hesitate to contact us for further enquiries.

*The box shown in the pictures is for illustration purposes only. The actual packaging you receive may vary.

HANDMADE FORGING

With the traditional forging process, the molecules of the iron material are finely tuned, leading to the completion of a "living kitchen knife" that breathes.

DURABILITY

The process of heating and forging each material for mold making is repeated three or four times to quickly shape the blade and create durability before the carbon is released from the steel causing it to lose its original strength.

SHARPNESS

The blade is the most important factor in achieving the best possible sharpness. It is polished in our own blade factory to produce uncompromising sharpness.

HANDLE

The highest priority is placed on sturdiness, a sense of luxury, and a shape that is easy to grip and does not cause fatigue even after long hours of use.

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No sheath available for a $600 knife?

We walked into the store and saw a knife that we loved and within five minutes bought it for $590 or something like that but they didn’t have the sheath! They said we could order it online but when we went online later, it was not there. We contacted the store by email no less than four times while we are on our cruise in Japan and not once did they ever reply. Not once.

FAQ

How much does shipping cost?

All orders will be shipped directly from Japan by Fedex , DHL or EMS to the address you specify.

Japan：Free Shipping OVER ¥20,000 JPY
Overseas：Free Stand Shipping OVER ¥30,000 JPY
(Except for remote areas)

Shipping cost will be automatically calculated on the checkout page
Shipping company: Japan Post,Fedex,DHL,EMS

U-pack(Japan) : ¥1,000 JPY　
Fedex (Overseas designated area) :¥3,000 JPY 　
DHL (Overseas designated area) :¥3,000 JPY　
EMS (Overseas designated area) :¥2,800~¥3,800 JPY
DHL (Overseas designated area-Remote areas) :¥4,500~4,900JPY
Fedex (Overseas designated area-Remote areas) :¥4,700JPY

Shipping charges for remote locations such as Australia, New Zealand and Canada will change.

When will my order be delivered?

Delivery time depends on the destination. Usually it takes 2-14 days. International shipping is available to most of the countries. If we can NOT ship to your location, we will contact you. In addition, we will notify you of your order by sending you an "Order Confirmation" and a "Shipping Notification" after you place your order.

What is the return policy?

Musashi Online Store is located in Japan, so after customers order from Japan through the website, the products will be shipped from Japan.We are unable to accept returns or exchanges for personal reasons after delivery.

The products will be subject to strict quality inspection before shipment. If there is any natural damage to the product, or if the product is wrong, we will exchange the product.

Please Contact Us as soon as possible within 7 days of receiving the product or call us if it is judged to be necessary to exchange the product.

After confirming the contents of your order, we will prepare a product for exchange that you can use with confidence.

However, if the product is out of stock, we will issue a refund.

I haven't received the knives yet

Delivery may be delayed depending on weather or road conditions. Please refer to the tracking number in the Shipping Notification sent at the time of shipment.

What methods of payment are available?

Discover, VISA, Master Card, American Express, Pay Pal. Our website uses SSL technology, which encrypts the important personal information of customers to ensure data security.

About Tariffs and VAT

Tariffs and VAT are established by the customs authorities of the country or region where the goods are purchased, and are based on the country of manufacture and the goods. Classification determines the amount of duty.

The amount you pay at the time of purchase does not include local customs duties and VAT, which may or may not be levied at the discretion of the local customs office.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the relevant tax authorities in your country.

Cancellation procedures and fees

After you place an order, the network and banking system will automatically deduct the relevant fees, which will not be refunded after you cancel the order.

You need to contact us before your order is shipped.

We will deduct a handling fee according to the actual packing progress.

The total cancellation fee is 5%~15% before your order is shipped. (Except for Pre-orders)

About pre-orders...

First of all, we are very grateful for your trust and support to us.

About pre-order,as a rule, orders cannot be cancelled after payment is made because pre-order items are usually scarce, they need to be made by a separate request to the craftsman.

If you need to cancel for personal reasons, a 30% cancellation fee will be deducted within the deadline of the Pre-order. If the delivery is not completed within the booking period, the order can be cancelled completely without any handling fee.

BEST PRICE GUARANTEE

We are Japanese local manufacturer, sell directly to consumers. Guarantee the best price and high grade knives.

ALWAYS MAKING AN EFFORT

Not only is it the best Japanese knife, but we also try to improve our product's quality based on consumer feedback.

CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROMISE

We stand behind the quality of our knives and are committed to ensuring your satisfaction.

WORLDWIDE SHIPPING

All orders will be shipped directly from Japan to the address you specify.