Second Hand Japanese Shigekuni Saku Santoku Knife 170mm Stainless Steel Made in Japan 1076

Experience Versatile Japanese Kitchen Prep with a Shigekuni Saku Santoku

This well-preserved second-hand Japanese Shigekuni Saku Santoku knife combines a 170mm stainless steel blade with a magnolia wood handle. Made in Japan, it offers a practical all-rounder for slicing, dicing and chopping meat, fish and vegetables, with the individual character of a pre-owned kitchen knife.

The Specs

• Brand / maker marking: 成國作 (Shigekuni Saku)
• Additional recorded marking: 登録 (Tōroku)
• Knife type: Santoku
• Steel: Stainless steel
• Hardness: 52-54 HRC
• Blade length: 170mm
• Handle: Magnolia wood
• Origin: Made in Japan
• Brand origin recorded in the listing: Sanjo City, Niigata Prefecture
• Condition: Second hand / pre-owned

Shigekuni Saku Markings and Sanjo Heritage

The original maker notes identify 成國作 as Shigekuni Saku, meaning "Made by Shigekuni": 成 is read as Shige, 國 as Kuni, and 作 as Saku, or "made by". The smaller rectangular stamp is recorded as 登録 (Tōroku), meaning "Registered" or "Registered Trademark". These inscriptions retain the knife's distinctive maker identity.

The listing places the brand's origins in Sanjo City, Niigata Prefecture, Japan (新潟県三条市), an area renowned for historic blacksmithing and cutlery-making. Santoku means "three virtues", reflecting its versatility across meat, fish and vegetables. Its flat edge and sheepsfoot profile suit push-cutting and precise board work, making this pre-owned example a practical piece of Japanese kitchen craft at an accessible price.

Care & Maintenance

• Hand wash only - never put in the dishwasher
• Dry immediately after washing
• Hone regularly on a ceramic or steel honing rod
• Sharpen on a whetstone when needed
• Store on a magnetic rack or in a knife block