Makoto Kurosaki VG7 Damascus Santoku Knife 165mm

Experience Polished Damascus Precision in a Japanese Santoku

A fully forged VG7 stainless steel santoku from Makoto Kurosaki, crafted in Echizen, Japan. San Mai construction with stainless Damascus cladding, water quenched and hardened to 62 HRC for an edge that sharpens easily and holds its bite through daily use.

The Specs

• Knife Type: Santoku
• Blade Length: 165mm
• Total Length: 320mm
• Spine Thickness: 2mm
• Weight: 74g
• Steel: VG7 Stainless core, Stainless Damascus cladding
• Construction: San Mai, Hammer Forged
• Finish: Polished Damascus
• Hardness: 62 HRC
• Edge: Even grind (50/50)
• Handle: Octagonal Walnut
• Origin: Echizen, Japan

The Santoku

Like his brother Yu Kurosaki, Makoto trained under Hiroshi Kato in Takefu. He works with local blacksmiths to source blades, then applies his own expert sharpening and finishing - making each knife a true collaboration between Japan's finest craftsmen. The santoku's flat blade profile and blade height make it ideal for the push-cut style - clean, full-contact cuts through vegetables, proteins, and herbs without the rocking motion. The warm walnut handle pairs beautifully with the flowing polished Damascus cladding.

Care & Maintenance

• Hand wash with warm water and towel dry immediately
• Do not use a dishwasher
• Hone regularly with a ceramic or fine honing rod to maintain the edge between sharpenings
• Sharpen with a whetstone to restore the edge
• Do not cut frozen foods, bones, or hard produce - the blade may chip
• Store on a magnetic strip or in a knife block to protect the edge