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Makoto Kurosaki Samidorizuki SGSTRIX 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 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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Tsuchime – Hammered Finish
Tsuchime means “hammered” in Japanese. These shallow indentations help reduce drag and minimise food sticking during prep, while giving the knife a subtle, crafted appearance.
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SG STRIX — High-Performance Stainless with Engineered Edge Stability
SG Strix is a modern Japanese powdered stainless steel designed to combine high hardness, fine carbide structure, and real-world durability.
Produced using powder metallurgy, SG Strix has a much finer and more evenly distributed carbide structure than conventional ingot steels. That translates to:
Cleaner sharpening response
Higher attainable hardness (typically 62–64 HRC depending on maker)
Strong edge retention without excessive brittleness
Excellent corrosion resistance
Where older stainless steels can feel “glassy” or difficult on the stones, SG Strix tends to take a refined, crisp edge with good feedback.
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Steel Care
• Hand wash only — never use a dishwasher
• Dry thoroughly after use
• Use wooden or soft plastic chopping boards
• Store safely: block, rack or saya
• Sharpen with whetstones for best long-term results
• Patina formation on semi-stainless steels is normal
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Specifications
• Blade shape: Santoku
• Maker: Makoto Kurosaki
• Steel: SG STRIX
• Handle: Rosewood
• Blade length: 165mm
• Blade finish: Tsuchime
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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.
