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The santoku is Japan’s most popular all-purpose kitchen knife. Its name means “three virtues,” referring to its ability to handle meat, fish, and vegetables with equal ease. With a shorter, taller profile than a Western chef’s knife, the santoku offers precision, control, and versatility in everyday cooking. Its flat edge excels at push-cutting and chopping, while the wide blade makes it easy to scoop and transfer ingredients.
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Migaki means “polished.” A migaki finish leaves the blade smooth and reflective, often bringing out subtle details in the steel. It gives knives a clean, modern appearance and makes food release easier thanks to the low-friction surface.
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Based in Sakai, Osaka, Sakai Kikumori represents more than 100 years of Japanese knife-making tradition. Working closely with master blacksmiths and sharpeners, they produce blades that carry the precision, balance, and craftsmanship that Sakai is famous for worldwide.
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Modern alloyed carbon steel with durability and excellent edge performance.
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• Always hand wash immediately after use — never in the dishwasher.
• Dry completely with a towel to prevent rust or discolouration.
• Use wooden or soft plastic cutting boards to preserve the edge.
• Store safely — in a knife block, magnetic rack, or saya cover.
• Sharpen regularly using whetstones for best long-term performance.
• Carbon steels will form a patina over time — this is normal and protective.
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Blade shape – Santoku
Maker – Sakai Kikumori
Blade construction – Monosteel
Steel – SK Carbon Steel
Handle – Polywood
Total length –
Blade length – 180mm
Blade height at heel –
Weight –
HRC –
Blade finish – Migaki
Edge grind – 50/50
Thickness behind the edge –
Thickness of spine at heel –
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Knives are only available to persons over 18 years of age. Proof of age is required at checkout and upon delivery.
We ship Tuesday to Saturday using Royal Mail Tracked 24.
All knives ship via an age verified service in accordance with The Offensive Weapons Act 2019, which will mean the postie will need you to be in to receive the delivery & to check your ID if you look under 25.
The law also requires us to carry out a soft age check of the purchaser after checkout, this is done by an automated system that usually doesn't require your input, although we will need to contact you for proof of age if you fail, which can sometimes happen if you use a work address.
of Community Cutlery as a home for enthusiasts, for people who love the ritual of food preparation and who have realised the charm in doing it with quality tools, with items that are as pleasing on the eye as they are practical in the hand.
