Samura Meteora Small Santoku Knife 160 mm
160 mm / SKU: SMT-0092
€108,99
VAT included
The edge, in numbers
A compact santoku for vegetables, fruit, boneless meat, fish and bread. The 160 mm blade is 5-layer VG-10 Damascus steel (59–61 HRC) with a hammered finish and a convex edge.
- Blade material
- VG-10 Damascus5 layers
- Hardness
- 59–61 HRC
- Edge type
- Convex edge
- Blade length
- 160 mmBlade 160 mm of 291 mm overall
The details
A closer look
The Samura Meteora small santoku knife is a compact Japanese-style all-rounder with a 160 mm blade. It suits everyday prep of vegetables, fruit, boneless meat and fish, and it slices bread too. The whole knife is made of metal: a 5-layer VG-10 Damascus steel blade with a hammered finish and a stainless steel handle.
Blade and steel
The blade is made from VG-10 Damascus steel in 5 layers and hardened to 59–61 HRC. This hardness helps the edge stay sharp through regular cooking, and a whetstone brings it back when it starts to dull. Give the hard edge a little care: keep it away from bones, frozen food and glass boards.
Meteora knives are hand forged and undergo convex sharpening, so the sides of the blade curve gently into the cutting edge instead of meeting in a flat V-shaped bevel. The hammered finish covers the surface with small indentations and gives the knife its distinctive look. The blade is 36 mm high.
Handle and balance
The stainless steel handle carries on the hammered look of the blade, which gives the santoku an all-metal appearance. SAMURA describes Meteora knives as well balanced, and the unusual design does not come at the expense of comfort or practicality. The knife weighs 161 g net and measures 291 mm overall.
Best uses
- Slicing, dicing and chopping vegetables
- Cutting fruit
- Slicing boneless meat into strips or cubes
- Slicing and portioning fish
- Slicing bread
Care and sharpening
Rinse the knife with hot water and wipe it dry before first use. Wash it by hand with non-abrasive materials and wipe it dry; a dishwasher is not recommended, and do not leave it 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 Meteora series
Hand forged and inspired by outer space, the knives in the Meteora collection have an extraterrestrial look for cooks who like their tools to stand out. Every Meteora knife combines a hammered VG-10 Damascus steel blade with a hammered steel handle, and like all SAMURA knives, it comes with a 2-year warranty.
Key features
- 5-layer VG-10 Damascus steel blade, 59–61 HRC
- Convex edge and hammered blade finish
- All-metal design with a stainless steel handle
- 160 mm blade, 291 mm overall, 161 g net weight
- 2-year warranty
Specifications
Technical details
| Series | Meteora |
|---|---|
| Knife type | Santoku knife |
| Purpose | Meat, Fish, Vegetables & fruits, Bread |
| Blade length | 160 mm |
| Total length | 291 mm |
| Blade height | 36 mm |
| Total width | 25 mm |
| Net weight | 161 g |
| Blade material | VG-10 Damascus steel |
| Hardness | 59–61 HRC |
| Steel layers | 5 |
| Blade finish | Hammered |
| Edge type | Convex edge |
| Handle material | Stainless steel |
| Handle color | Silver |
| Dishwasher safe | No |
| Package dimensions | 34.6 × 7.7 × 3.6 cm |
| SKU | SMT-0092 |
| EAN | 4751029322715 |
Specifications: SAMURA product data
Care & sharpening
Keep it sharp
- Before first use, rinse with hot water and wipe dry.
- Use only on wooden or plastic cutting boards, never on glass.
- Take care with food that contains bones: use a SAMURA cleaver for meat and bones and a double-sided saw knife with a serrated blade for frozen food.
- Clean by hand with non-abrasive materials and wipe dry. A dishwasher is not recommended.
- Do not leave knives in the sink for a long time.
- Store in a brush block or knife holder so that the blade does not touch metal items.
- Sharpen on a whetstone and keep the original factory bevel angle of 15–17°. Use a honing rod between sharpenings, moving the edge along the rod from the handle to the point.
- Never test sharpness with bare hands; use a piece of paper.
Care and keep
Care kit for this knife
Chosen for Damascus steel: a #1000/#3000 whetstone to sharpen, a #8000 stone for a finer polished edge, a TPU cutting board and a magnetic holder (place the knife spine-first).
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What steel is the Samura Meteora Small Santoku Knife 160 mm made of?
The blade is made of VG-10 Damascus steel. It is hardened to 59–61 HRC.
How long is the blade?
The blade is 160 mm long. The total length is 291 mm.
What kind of edge does it have?
Edge type: Convex edge.
How do I keep it sharp?
Wash it by hand, dry it straight away and cut on a wooden or plastic board. Chosen for Damascus steel: a #1000/#3000 whetstone to sharpen, a #8000 stone for a finer polished edge, a TPU cutting board and a magnetic holder (place the knife spine-first).
How fast is delivery, and can I return it?
Standard shipping is free from €79 and EU delivery usually takes 2–5 business days. You can return it within 14 days, and it has a 2-year legal guarantee.
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