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A compact Japanese all-rounder combining a high-carbon Blue Paper Steel cutting edge with practical stainless steel cladding.
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.
Blue #2, also known as Aogami #2, is a traditional Japanese carbon steel alloyed with tungsten and chromium to improve wear resistance and edge retention. It takes a very fine, sharp edge and holds it well, while offering a good balance of toughness and ease of sharpening.
Blue #2 is a reactive carbon steel and will develop a natural patina through use. It requires regular cleaning and thorough drying to prevent rust.
The stainless cladding is low maintenance, but the exposed Blue Paper Steel cutting edge can develop a patina and will rust if left wet.
Hand wash and dry thoroughly immediately after use. Never leave the knife soaking in water or put it in the dishwasher. A patina developing along the exposed carbon steel is completely normal and will change naturally with use.
Knife Type: Santoku
Blade Length: 165mm
Core Steel: Yasuki Blue Paper Steel
Cladding: SUS410 Stainless Steel
Handle: Black Laminated Wood
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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