The KC-853 Minamo-kaze Wa-Santoku features a 63-layer damascus w/high carbon stainless steel core blade. The handle is composed of red wood with black micarta ring. Wa-santoku are all-purpose Japanese knives, and are used in much the same way as a French chef knife, only the wa-santoku is capable of more precise slices. Further, the wa-santoku has a more rounded front end. Literally, it means "three-purpose", for the knife is your multipurpose tool for meat, fish and vegetables.

The Minamo-Kaze Series:

Minamo-kaze is named for the beautiful scenery which occurs in nature when "a pleasant wave pattern is created on a calm water surface by a soft breeze". The blade is 63 layers of damascus w/Japanese high carbon stainless steel core, a high quality material proudly made in Japan. The high grade of razor-sharpness lasts a long time. The handle end is engraved with the Kanetsune Seki brand logo mark "Kumadori". The handles are made of red wood w/black micarta rings. These come in a classy wooden box, showcasing a Japanese tradition.