With its stainless cladding and AUS10 core — a high-quality stainless steel prized for edge retention and sharpenability — the Sakai Kikumori NDH Santoku is ideal for those seeking handmade Japanese performance without the maintenance required of carbon steel. True to Sakai craftsmanship, it’s ground thin behind the edge for a smooth, effortless cut.
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Santoku – The Japanese All-Rounder
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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Stamped Tsuchime – Hammered Finish
Tsuchime means “hammered” in Japanese. The stamped tsuchime finish recreates the textured, dimpled surface of hand-hammered blades using a precise pressing technique. These shallow indentations help reduce drag and minimise food sticking during prep, while giving the knife a subtle, crafted appearance.
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Sakai Kikumori – Centuries of Sakai Knife Making
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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AUS10 Stainless Steel
A high-performance stainless steel offering improved wear resistance and a sharper, more refined edge compared to AUS8. Durable, easy to maintain, and responsive on the stones, AUS10 delivers reliable sharpness and longevity for daily use.
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Steel Care
• 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.
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Specifications
Blade shape – Santoku
Maker – Sakai Kikumori
Blade construction – Stainless-clad San Mai
Steel – AUS10 Stainless
Handle – Zelkova wood
Total length – — mm
Blade length – 165 mm
Blade height at heel – — mm
Weight – 135 g
Blade finish – Tsuchime
Edge grind – 50/50
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Age Restriction
Knives are only available to persons over 18 years of age. Due to the nature of our business, all customers will be asked to verify their age 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.
