Japanese Damascus Steel Knives

The 6.6” Santoku is made in Seki, Japan with a blade crafted from 66 layers of Damascus steel and a VG-10 stainless steel core. It’s full tang meaning it’s made from a single rod of stainless steel that extends from tip to handle. The result is a perfectly balanced blade that keeps its edge shape for longer. The steel is compressed and folded into layers, creating an eye-catching wave pattern that’s unique to each knife.\n\n“Santoku” translates to “three virtues,” which some interpret as referring to the style’s ability to chop, slice, and dice, while others consider it a reference to the knife’s capability for cutting meat, fish, and vegetables. Either way, the tall blade and rounded nose make it a supremely versatile, multi-purpose knife that’s well-suited to all sorts of kitchen prep. Unlike the French version of our Santoku knife, this Japanese blade adheres to its traditional origins and doesn’t feature indentations on the side.