Santoku
The heart of Japanese cutting art with a hollow grind – forged from 73 layers of Damascus steel with a powder steel core for versatile precision cuts
- ✓Our all-rounder for precise cuts of meat, fish, vegetables & herbs
- ✓Extreme sharpness & maximum wear resistance with 73 layers of Damascus steel and a powder steel core
- ✓Carefully handcrafted – maximum precision for the highest demands
- ✓Ergonomic dark rosewood handle – powerful, solid and perfectly balanced
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The AKANE Santoku combines Japanese cutting technology with European robustness – for all those who cook with passion.
A largely straight edge, 73 layers of Damascus steel with a powder steel core and a dark rosewood handle guarantee effortless control over meat, fish and vegetables.
Each knife is unique – with individual damask grain and a natural wood handle, which can be engraved upon request to create a truly personal work of art.
MISAKI – where quality meets art.
Suitable for:
blade
73 layers of hammered Damascus steel with a high-alloy powder steel core (14Cr14MoVNb) and 72 layers of rust-resistant SUS 410 stainless steel. Vacuum and cryogenic heat treatment creates an extremely fine microstructure with the highest hardness. The niobium content in the core gives the blade extreme sharpness and maximum wear resistance. The Japanese V-grind with 15° per side guarantees uncompromising precision. The characteristic hammering gives the Damascus knife a special character and underscores its handcrafted aesthetic. The half bolster and full tang ensure balanced weight distribution, increased stability, and maximum durability under intensive use.
Handle
The ergonomically shaped handle made of dark, elegant rosewood sits comfortably and securely in the hand – even during extended use. Each handle is finely polished several times to achieve a particularly smooth, supple surface that not only looks high-quality but also provides a pleasant grip. Suitable for both left- and right-handed users.
Technical details
- Blade material: Hammered Damascus steel (72 layers of SUS 410 stainless steel, powder steel core 14Cr14MoVNb)
- Handle material: Dark rosewood, polished several times
- Hardness: 62–64 HRC
- Grind: 15° per side (Japanese V-grind)
- Heat treatment: Vacuum & cryogenic heat treatment
- Construction: Half bolster & full tang for stability and balance
mass
- Total length: 323 mm
- Blade length: 180 mm
- Handle length: 143 mm
- Blade width: 50.8 mm
- Blade thickness: 2.4 mm
- Weight: 252±10 g
- ✔ Wash by hand with mild detergent – then wipe dry immediately
- ✔ Only use wooden or plastic boards as a base
- ✔ Best stored in a knife block or on a magnetic strip
- ✔ Sharpen the blade regularly and oil it occasionally
- ✘ Do not clean in the dishwasher
- ✘ Not suitable for bones, frozen or hard foods
- ✘ Do not use on hard surfaces such as glass, stone or metal
