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Samura Meteora Utility Knife 174 mm

174 mm / SKU: SMT-0023

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The edge, in numbers

A versatile utility knife for fruit, vegetables, cheese, sausage and bread. The 174 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
174 mm
Blade 174 mm of 303 mm overall

The details

A closer look

The Samura Meteora utility knife is a versatile everyday knife with a 174 mm blade. It takes on a broad range of kitchen tasks, from slicing fruit and vegetables to cutting cheese, sausage and bread. 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. In return, the hard edge needs 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. The hammered finish covers the surface with small indentations and gives the knife its distinctive look. The blade is 33 mm high.

Handle and balance

The stainless steel handle continues the hammered look of the blade, so the knife has 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 158 g net and measures 303 mm overall.

Best uses

  • Slicing and trimming vegetables
  • Cutting and slicing fruit
  • Slicing cheese
  • Cutting sausage
  • Slicing bread

Care and sharpening

Before first use, rinse the knife with hot water and wipe it dry. Wash it by hand with non-abrasive materials and dry it straight away; a dishwasher is not recommended, and the knife should not sit in the sink for long. Use it 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. Keep it in a brush block or knife holder where the blade does not touch metal items, hone it on 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 of the Meteora collection have an extraterrestrial look for cooks who want their tools to stand out. Each one pairs a hammered VG-10 Damascus steel blade with a hammered steel handle and, like all SAMURA knives, 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
  • 174 mm blade, 303 mm overall, 158 g net weight
  • 2-year warranty

Specifications

Technical details

Specifications of Samura Meteora Utility Knife 174 mm
SeriesMeteora
Knife typeUtility knife
PurposeVegetables & fruits, Bread, Cheese, Sausage
Blade length174 mm
Total length303 mm
Blade height33 mm
Total width25 mm
Net weight158 g
Blade materialVG-10 Damascus steel
Hardness59–61 HRC
Steel layers5
Blade finishHammered
Edge typeConvex edge
Handle materialStainless steel
Handle colorSilver
Dishwasher safeNo
Package dimensions34.6 × 7.7 × 3.6 cm
SKUSMT-0023
EAN4751029322678

Specifications: SAMURA product data

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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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Questions

Questions and answers

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What steel is the Samura Meteora Utility Knife 174 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 174 mm long. The total length is 303 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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