Samura Mo-V Stonewash Small Santoku Knife 138 mm

The Samura Mo-V Stonewash small santoku knife is a compact, Japanese-style all-rounder with a 138 mm blade. The short blade suits smaller prep jobs on vegetables and fruit, and it also cuts boneless meat, fish and bread. The single-layer AUS-8 stainless steel blade has a dark stonewash finish and is paired with a black G-10 handle.

Blade and steel

The blade is made from a single layer of AUS-8 stainless steel, hardened to 58–59 HRC. For everyday cooking this is a sensible balance: the edge stands up to regular use, and you can bring it back on a whetstone at home. The double-bevel edge is ground on both sides, with an original factory bevel angle of 15–17°, which keeps resharpening straightforward.

The blade is 138 mm long and 36 mm high. Its stonewash finish comes from stonewashing the metal with millions of small stones, which gives the knife its dark, noble look.

Handle and balance

The ergonomic oval handle is made of black G-10 and resists moisture. A stainless steel bolster separates the blade from the handle and makes the knife more hygienic to use. At 106 g and 255 mm overall, it is a light, compact knife.

Best uses

• Slicing and dicing vegetables
• Cutting and slicing fruit
• Slicing boneless meat into small portions
• Cutting fish
• Cutting bread

Care and sharpening

Rinse the knife with hot water and wipe it dry before first use. After that, wash it by hand with non-abrasive materials and wipe it dry; a dishwasher is not recommended, and the knife should not be left in the sink for long. Cut on wooden or plastic boards, never on glass, and leave bones to a SAMURA cleaver and frozen food to a double-sided saw knife with a serrated blade. Store the knife in a brush block or knife holder where the blade does not touch metal items, use a honing rod between sharpenings and resharpen on a whetstone at the original factory bevel angle of 15–17°.

About the Mo-V Stonewash series

The Mo-V Stonewash collection is the Mo-V range with a stonewash finish: single-layer AUS-8 blades, hygienic metal bolsters and G-10 handles, made for home cooks and kitchen professionals alike. Like all SAMURA knives, this one comes with a 2-year warranty.