Vintage Japanese Santoku Knife 170mm Stainless Steel Made in Japan 742

A Vintage Japanese Santoku for Every Kitchen Task

The Vintage Japanese Santoku Knife 170mm is a fully forged stainless steel general-purpose kitchen knife made in Japan - a one-of-a-kind piece that handles meat, fish, and vegetables with equal ease. Slightly longer than a standard compact santoku, it offers a little more blade for bigger prep tasks without sacrificing agility.

The Specs

• Origin: Made in Japan
• Blade length: 170mm | Blade thickness: 1.4mm
• Steel: Stainless steel - fully forged
• Hardness: 58 HRC
• Handle: Wood
• Weight: approx. 120g

The Santoku. Japan's All-Purpose Kitchen Knife.

The Santoku (three virtues) is Japan's answer to the Western chef's knife - designed to slice, chop, and dice with equal precision across meat, fish, and vegetables. At 170mm, this vintage example sits in the sweet spot between compact and full-size, making it a versatile everyday workhorse. Stainless steel at 58 HRC holds a reliable edge and resists corrosion. One-of-a-kind and not available anywhere else.

Care & Maintenance

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