Kunihira Masutani Santoku VG10 Review - (Kunihira Sairyu) - 170mm

In this video, I will be reviewing a Santoku with a VG10 core from Kunihira Masutani. I bought this knife at a discount, but the price should be around $60/70 in the USA (€65/70 in Europe). 🛒S H O P: Western webshop search: ''Masutani Santoku VG10'' Japanese webshops search ''Kunihira Sairyu Santoku VG10'' or ''Kunihira Santoku VG10.'' I recommend buying the Kunihira Masutani Santoku locally. You get a better return policy and warranty. If you want to import it from Japan, keep in mind that customs/import tax is on your behalf. N O T E S: Most western webshops will name the Santoku ''Masutani'', Suggesting that the blacksmith is Masutani and that he makes the knife. In reality, the company is called Kunihira Sairyu, which is also what the kanji says'' Kunihira''. Therefore the Japanese-based webshops will name it Kunihira Sairyu and won't mention Masutani. FULL DISCLOSURE If you purchase from these links, I get a small commission that goes towards supporting the channel. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Thank you for your support :) ★ F O L L O W ChefPanko 😊 👍🏼 S U B S C R I B E: http://bit.ly/chefpanko/ 🔪 G E A R: https://kit.co/ChefPanko/ 📸 I N S TA G R A M: https://instagram.com/chefpanko/ 🌎 W E B S I T E: https://www.chefpanko.com/ 📬 B U S I N E S S: https://www.chefpanko.com/contact/ 🍱 C O O K I N G: https://www.chefpanko.com/cooking-guide/ T I M E S T A M P S 00:00 - Video introduction 00:17 - Disclosures 00:42 - What is in the Box 00:59 - Aesthetics 01:09 - Core Material 01:24 - Edge durability & sharpened angle 01:39 - Edge Retention 01:47 - Weight and Spine tapering 02:00 - Knife handle 02:16 - Knife balance point 02:34 - Pinch grip balance point 02:39 - Fingertip grip 02:47 - Blade profile 02:59 - Final Conclusion and my Recommendation