Yu Kurosaki Senko Ko Santoku 150mm
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, it offers precision, control and versatility in everyday cooking. The 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. The stamped tsuchime finish recreates the textured, dimpled surface of hand-hammered blades using a precise pressing technique. These shallow indentations help reduce drag and minimise food sticking, while giving the knife a refined, crafted appearance.
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Yu Kurosaki
Yu Kurosaki is one of Japan’s most celebrated young knifemakers, renowned for blending traditional forging with bold, modern design. Working from Echizen in Fukui Prefecture, he handcrafts blades noted for their exceptional sharpness, edge retention and striking aesthetics. His signature hammer patterns — including Shizuku (raindrop) and Fujin (wind god) — have earned him international recognition among chefs, home cooks and collectors.
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SPG2
SPG2 is a fine-grained powdered stainless steel known for its outstanding edge retention, high wear resistance and clean sharpening feel. It offers the cutting performance of premium high-carbon steels with the added benefit of strong corrosion resistance — ideal for cooks who want long-lasting performance with minimal maintenance.
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Steel Care
• Always hand wash immediately after use — never in the dishwasher.
• Dry thoroughly with a towel to prevent rust or discolouration.
• Use wooden or soft plastic chopping boards to preserve the edge.
• Store safely in a block, on a magnetic rack or in a saya.
• Sharpen with whetstones for the best long-term performance.
• Carbon steels will develop a patina over time — this is normal and protective.
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Specifications -
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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 may 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.
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