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

Experience Versatile Kitchen Prep with a Vintage Japanese Santoku

This vintage Japanese Santoku knife combines a 170mm 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 useful blade reach for larger prep tasks while retaining agile handling. A one-of-a-kind piece for cooks who appreciate vintage Japanese cutlery.

The Specs

• Knife type: Santoku
• Steel: Stainless steel
• Hardness: 58 HRC
• Blade length: 170mm
• 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 everyday kitchen tool.

The 170mm blade offers a balance between compact handling and useful cutting length, providing a little more reach than a smaller Santoku without sacrificing agility. Stainless steel offers corrosion resistance and a reliable edge at the listed hardness of 58 HRC, while 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