VG10 Santoku 180mm

Santoku 170mm – VG10 Stainless

In the highly specialised world of Japanese gastronomy — where many knives have evolved for specific purposes — the Santoku stands out as the perfect all-rounder. It’s the most popular blade shape at Community Cutlery, known for its “three virtues”: meat, fish, and vegetables. Whether you’re preparing a quick dinner or an elaborate meal, a santoku is the dependable choice to get the job done beautifully.

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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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San Mai – Three-Layer Construction
San mai means “three layers.” It describes the traditional Japanese method of sandwiching a hard steel core between two softer layers of protective cladding. The hard core provides razor-sharp cutting performance, while the outer layers add toughness and make the knife easier to maintain.

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VG10 Stainless Steel
A high-quality stainless steel known for delivering sharpness with strong corrosion resistance. VG10 sharpens smoothly, holds its edge well, and offers a fine balance between durability and everyday practicality.

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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.
• Carbon steels will form a patina over time — this is normal and protective.

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Specifications
Blade shape – Santoku
Blade construction – San Mai
Steel – VG10 Stainless
Total length – 290 mm
Blade length – 170 mm
Blade height at heel – 45 mm
Weight – 145 g
Edge grind – 50/50
Thickness behind edge – 0.40 mm
Spine thickness at heel – 1.70 mm

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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.