Vintage Japanese Santoku Knife 180mm Made in Japan 1571

Experience the Timeless Balance of a Vintage Japanese Santoku

A beautifully preserved vintage Japanese santoku - high carbon steel, wood handle, and the flat-profile blade that makes this knife equally at home slicing fish, dicing vegetables, or breaking down meat. At 180mm, it's the right size for most kitchen tasks, and at 120g it's light enough to use all day without fatigue. Made in Japan, one-of-a-kind, and built to last another generation.

The Specs

• Steel: High carbon steel, 58 HRC
• Style: Fully forged
• Blade length: 170mm
• Blade thickness: 1.4mm
• Overall length: 290mm
• Handle: Wood
• Weight: 120g
• Origin: Made in Japan
• Condition: Vintage - one-of-a-kind

The All-Purpose Japanese Kitchen Knife

The santoku is Japan's answer to the Western chef's knife - lighter, flatter, and optimised for the push-cut technique that produces clean, even slices through almost any ingredient. High carbon steel at 58 HRC takes a razor-keen edge and rewards regular whetstone sharpening with performance that improves over time. The wood handle is traditional and comfortable. This is a knife that has been used, cared for, and is ready to keep working.

Care and Maintenance

• Hand wash only - never dishwasher
• Dry immediately after washing to prevent rust
• Apply a light coat of camellia or food-safe mineral oil periodically
• Sharpen on a whetstone - carbon steel responds exceptionally well
• Store on a magnetic strip or in a knife roll - avoid loose drawers