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Japanese Santoku Chef Knife - Outlet
Are you looking for the perfect tool to elevate your culinary skills to a masterful level? We present to you a premium Japanese Santoku knife, forged from breathtaking Damascus steel. This universal kitchen companion beautifully combines the millennia-old tradition of Far Eastern blacksmithing with state-of-the-art materials. The exceptionally sharp blade, consisting of sixty-seven layers of steel, effortlessly slices through meat, fish, and vegetables with absolute precision. The highly durable, hygienic, and ergonomically shaped G10 handle ensures a completely secure grip. Get ready for food preparation to become your favourite daily ritual with this remarkable chef's knife. Further product information ...
Japanese Damascus Steel Santoku Chef Knife with G10 Handle
The Universal Kitchen Companion
The word Santoku translates to three virtues, perfectly describing the purpose of this knife – it excels at three essential tasks: slicing, dicing, and mincing vegetables, meat, and fish. Thanks to its characteristic shape featuring a flatter cutting edge and a gently sloping spine, it provides maximum control while working on the chopping board. The gorgeous, wavy pattern on the blade is not merely an aesthetic addition; it is the direct result of repeatedly folding and forging the layers of steel, granting the blade both beauty and unique mechanical properties.
Historical Heritage and Modern Forging
High-quality blades have been forged in the Far East for over a thousand years, and this knife proudly continues this ancient tradition of blade making. The core of the blade is forged from premium VG10 stainless steel, hardened to an impressive Rockwell hardness of approximately 60 HRC. On both sides of this ultra-hard core, 33 stabilising layers of Damascus steel are forge-welded. This brilliant combination of materials provides the highest possible cutting performance, exceptional edge retention, and the necessary flexibility. The handle is crafted from G10, a highly robust fibreglass composite that is completely hygienic and resistant to moisture, finished with an elegant mosaic pin.
Safe Handling and Usage
Always keep in mind that this is an extremely sharp instrument. Exercise maximum caution when slicing and handling to prevent severe injuries. Always store the knife in a safe place, well out of reach of children. This thin, highly hardened blade is designed specifically for the precision cutting of soft ingredients. Under no circumstances should you use this knife to chop bones, nuts, or frozen foods, and strictly avoid any prying or twisting motions—the high hardness of the VG10 steel could cause the edge to chip or the blade to snap completely.
Care and Maintenance of Damascus Steel
To ensure this magnificent tool serves you flawlessly for a lifetime, proper care is essential. A knife made of Damascus steel and G10 material must never be put in the dishwasher. Aggressive detergents and extreme temperatures will cause irreversible damage. Immediately after each use, hand wash the knife under lukewarm water, optionally with a drop of mild dish soap, and dry it thoroughly with a soft cloth. When it is time to sharpen, absolutely avoid pull-through carbide sharpeners; rely exclusively on high-quality Japanese whetstones to preserve the unique edge geometry and fine structure of the steel.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Knife Type | Santoku (All-purpose chef knife) |
| Blade Material (Core) | VG10 stainless steel |
| Blade Cladding | Damascus steel (67 layers total including core) |
| Rockwell Hardness | approx. 60 HRC |
| Handle Material | G10 (fibreglass composite), steel bolster and end cap |
| Blade Length | 190 mm / 7.48 inches |
| Total Length | 310 mm / 12.2 inches |
| Weight | 250 g / 8.82 oz |
We highly recommend purchasing a quality wooden chopping board and a set of Japanese whetstones to maintain the perfect, razor-sharp edge of this luxurious knife.
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