Vintage Japanese Santoku Knife 160mm Stainless Steel Made in Japan 739

Experience Versatile Everyday Prep with a Vintage Japanese Santoku

This vintage Japanese Santoku knife combines a compact 160mm stainless steel blade with a wood handle for everyday slicing, chopping and dicing. Made in Japan and weighing approximately 120g, this fully forged kitchen knife offers nimble handling for meat, fish and vegetables, with the individual character of a one-of-a-kind vintage piece.

The Specs

• Knife type: Santoku
• Steel: Stainless steel
• Hardness: 58 HRC
• Blade length: 160mm
• Overall length: 280mm
• Blade thickness: 1.4mm
• Construction: Fully forged
• Handle: Wood
• Weight: Approximately 120g
• Origin: Made in Japan
• Condition: Vintage - one-of-a-kind

The Santoku: Japan's All-Purpose Kitchen Knife

Santoku means "three virtues", reflecting its versatility across meat, fish and vegetables. This Japanese alternative to the Western chef's knife is designed for slicing, chopping and dicing, making it a practical choice for varied kitchen preparation.

At 160mm, this vintage example provides a compact blade for everyday tasks. Its light weight makes it comfortable to manoeuvre through extended prep sessions, while the stainless steel blade offers corrosion resistance and a reliable edge at the listed hardness of 58 HRC. The wood handle completes a purposeful design with vintage character.

Care & Maintenance

• Hand wash only - never put in the dishwasher
• Dry immediately after washing
• Hone regularly with a honing steel and sharpen with a whetstone as needed
• Store on a magnetic strip or in a knife block to protect the edge