Vintage Japanese Santoku Knife 170mm Carbon Steel Made in Japan 1453

Experience Everyday Versatility with a Vintage Japanese Santoku

This vintage Japanese Santoku pairs a 170mm carbon steel blade with a wood handle and double-bevel edge. Made in Japan, it offers a practical all-purpose format for vegetables, proteins and fine preparation, with the character of a pre-owned Japanese kitchen knife.

The Specs

• Knife type: Santoku
• Steel: Carbon steel
• Blade length: 170mm
• Bevel: Double bevel
• Handle: Wood
• Origin: Made in Japan
• Condition: Vintage / pre-owned

Traditional Santoku Design

The Santoku, meaning three virtues, is Japan's all-purpose kitchen knife for meat, fish and vegetables. This 170mm example offers a versatile format for everyday slicing, chopping and detailed preparation, while its wood handle completes its traditional kitchen character.

The carbon steel blade takes a keen edge and develops a natural patina with use, rewarding careful drying and regular sharpening. No maker or brand is recorded in the original description, so this vintage piece is presented without an unverified workshop history or production date.

Care & Maintenance

• Hand wash only - never put in the dishwasher
• Dry immediately after washing
• Apply a light coat of food-safe oil to help prevent rust on the carbon steel blade
• Hone carefully as needed and sharpen on a whetstone, maintaining the double bevel
• Store on a magnetic rack or in a knife roll