Sakai Kikumori Silver 3 Santoku
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The excellent craft, fit and finish on this knife combine to make a highly versatile and thicker petty ideal for those who prefer a slightly weightier than typical all-rounder.
About this range
First Impressions
Excellent sharpness and grind right out of the box and the Silver 3 steel core provides a wicked edge that will glide through food with ease.
Beauty
It's subtle but has a wonderful depth to it and aesthetically the Ginsan is a a fine looking knife. The brushed finish and polished edge form a lovely line showing the merging of core and cladding steel.
In Hand
Across the range, the various knives all share a common, slightly heavier than typical feel in hand from the generous thickness of the spine but without losing the easy handling nimble feel you're looking for.
Durability
The Silver 3 core is comparable to many carbon steels for sharpness and edge retention and is a steel that's grown significantly in popularity in recent years largely because it's easy to care for and when well treated offers excellent edge retention.
Ease of Care
Normal care instructions apply as always - rinse and dry after use and no dishwashers but other than that you've got a nice low maintenance stainless knife thanks to the silver 3 core and stainless cladding. Easy!
We recommend our Japanese knife care kit for long term maintenance.
Care tip – Stainless Steel
This knife is made from a stain resistant steel and so is a great choice for ease of care and it won't react with your ingredients like a carbon steel knife.
Our Verdict
Sakai Kikumori's repution for quality blades is well known and rightly so. The Silver 3 is a great line for those seeking a quality knife paired with a well finished handle and the grind and treat of the steel gives a superb and durable edge and the slightly heavier feel is ideal for those who do want to feel that bit of extra weight in hand while working but without it necessarily feeling like a heavy knife.
Knife Measurements - Sakai Kikumori Silver 3 Santoku
- Blade Length: 180mm (Measurement of the cutting edge)
Range Specifications
- Core Steel: Silver 3
- Cladding Steel: Stainless
- Hardness: Approximately 62-63 (HRC)
- Handle Style: Japanese
- Handle Material: Ho wood with black buffalo horn bolster
- Left or Right handed: Either (Double Bevel)
Our aim is to measure and photograph our products as accurately as possible but due to many items being handmade, finished or using natural materials, there can be minor variance in measurements and things such as blade or wood finishes can vary. We will always endeavour to provide the most accurate measurements, photos and descriptions of our products.
Some measurements such as HRC are provided by manufacturers and should therefore be used as a guide.
Meet the maker
Sakai Kikumori
Founded in Sakai City in 1926, Sakai Kikumori are well regarded for their high quality knives and draw on the area's more than 600 year history of knife and blade making.
How to choose the perfect knife
We've helped thousands of customers choose their perfect knife since 2011 and we're here to help you too.
Read our guide to choosing a Japanese knife and don't hesitate to contact us if you have any questions!
