Shimomura Murato Sharp – AUS10 Santoku 165 mm

Brand & Heritage
Founded in 1874 in Sanjo City, one of Japan’s most respected cutlery production centers, Shimomura began as a maker of farming tools such as sickles and hoes before evolving into a specialist in stainless steel knives, scissors, and slicers. With more than 140 years of experience, the company blends traditional forging expertise with modern steel technology to provide sharp, durable, and easy-to-maintain kitchen tools.

Each Shimomura knife requires around 35 production steps from forging to finishing. The blades are sharpened using the wet grinding technique, one of the most advanced sharpening methods in Japan. During this process, water is applied continuously while grinding to create the refined Hamaguri edge, polished to a mirror finish, resulting in superior sharpness, smoother cuts, and longer-lasting edges compared to standard blades.

Murato Sharp Series
The Murato Sharp series features AUS10 stainless steel, a high-grade steel that offers excellent sharpness, edge retention, and ease of sharpening. Paired with a resin handle, the knife is designed for durability and convenience. Resin is highly heat-resistant, low-maintenance, and dishwasher-safe, making it suitable for both professional kitchens and everyday home use.

Specifications

• Type: Santoku (Multipurpose Japanese Knife)

• Model: MSP

• Edge Length: 165 mm

• Total Length: [Not specified]

• Core Steel (Hagane): AUS10 Stainless Steel

• Cladding (Jigane): Stainless Steel

• Handle: Resin

• Weight: ~110 g

• Spine Thickness: 1.9 mm

• Height at Heel: 45 mm

• Hardness: ~60 HRC

• Origin: Made in Japan

Features & Use
The Santoku is a traditional Japanese all-purpose kitchen knife, especially suited for slicing, chopping, and dicing. Its name means “three virtues,” referring to its ability to cut meat, fish, and vegetables with equal ease. This knife is particularly efficient for the push/pull cutting technique, where the blade moves up and down while gliding forward and backward, ensuring smooth, precise cuts across the full edge.