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Sakai Kikumori HCD Santoku 165mm
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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 excellent control and versatility. The flatter edge excels at push-cutting and chopping, while the wide blade makes scooping and transferring ingredients easy.
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Nashiji – Pear-Skin Finish
Nashiji translates to “pear skin,” referring to the softly textured, mottled surface left on the blade. This finish helps reduce food sticking while giving the knife a refined, organic appearance.
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Sakai Kikumori – Sakai Craftsmanship
Made in Sakai, Osaka, Sakai Kikumori represents over a century of Japanese knife-making tradition. Working closely with master blacksmiths and sharpeners, their knives are known for precise geometry, excellent balance and dependable performance.
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440C Stainless Steel
440C is a high-carbon stainless steel offering strong edge retention and excellent corrosion resistance. Durable and low-maintenance, it’s well suited to everyday kitchen use without the extra care demands of carbon steel.
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Steel Care
• Hand wash immediately after use — never use a dishwasher
• Dry thoroughly after washing
• Use wooden or soft plastic cutting boards
• Store safely: block, rack or saya
• Sharpen regularly using whetstones for best long-term performance
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Specifications
• Blade shape: Santoku
• Maker: Sakai Kikumori
• Construction:
• Steel: 440C Stainless Steel
• Handle: Walnut
• Blade length: 165mm
• Total length:
• Blade height (heel):
• Weight:
• Hardness (HRC):
• Blade finish: Nashiji
• Edge grind:
• Thickness behind edge:
• Spine thickness at heel:
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Age Restriction
You must be 18 or over to purchase this knife. By placing an order, you confirm that you meet the legal age requirement. Community Cutlery may request age verification and withhold delivery if suitable proof is not provided.
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.
