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A versatile Japanese Santoku combining a VG5 stainless steel cutting core with a Damascus finish and a Western-style Yo handle.
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.
VG5 is a Japanese stainless cutlery steel offering a good balance of edge retention, toughness and corrosion resistance. It is well suited to everyday kitchen use and is relatively straightforward to sharpen and maintain.
The blade features a Damascus finish, with distinctive flowing patterns across its surface. The layered appearance gives the knife an attractive finish while retaining the practicality of a stainless steel cutting edge.
VG5 is a stainless steel and relatively easy to maintain. Hand wash and dry the knife after use, avoid leaving it wet or soaking in the sink, and never put it in the dishwasher.
Avoid cutting through bones or frozen foods, twisting the blade during cutting or using it to open tins.
Blade Shape: Santoku
Blade Length: 170mm
Steel: VG5 Stainless Steel
Finish: Damascus
Handle Type: Yo (Western-Style)
You must be 18 or over to purchase this knife. Age verification will be required.
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.
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