There's a good reason this is one of our best selling knives - with its beautiful high polish hammer finish and great sharpness straight out of the box the santoku is a perfect all round chef knife for everyone from home cook to professional chef.
An excellent value all rounder and one we'd recommend as a good first Japanese knife or addition to an existing collection.
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Product details
- Blade Length: 185mm (Measurement of the cutting edge)
- Total Length: 331mm (Blade + Handle)
- Blade Height: 45mm (Heel to spine)
- Total Weight: 125 grams
- Core Steel: AUS10
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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.
Read the Japanese knife care guide - Cladding Steel: Stainless
- Hardness: 60 (HRC)
- Handle Style: Japanese
- Handle Material: Magnolia
- Left or Right handed: Either (Double Bevel)
Product SKU: 1052
Our aim is to measure and photograph all our products as accurately as possible but due to the handmade nature of many items, please be aware that there may be some variance in the measurements and that things such as blade and knife handle patterns can vary and presentation boxes may differ from those shown but we will always endeavour to provide the most accurate measurements, photos and descriptions of our products.
Some measurements such as HRC are provided by the manufacturer and should therefore be used as a guide.
Protection & care for this knife
The Oster Rob santoku saya and santoku size blade guard both fit this knife.
Blacksmith Profile
Sakai Takayuki
Well known and respected, Sakai knives are created by a skilled team of craftsmen and as a company have been creating knives for more than 600 years.
