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Blade Length
7"
Steel Type
67-Layer AUS10 Damascus SteelCompare →
Handle
Ebony Wood
Knife Type
SantokuCompare →
Best For
Vegetables, Meats, Fish
Precision.
Balance.
Craft.
Dark Grain 7" Damascus Steel Santoku Knife 三徳包丁
The Dark Grain 7" Damascus Steel Santoku Knife combines Japanese-inspired artistry with modern performance, designed to bring professional-level precision to your home kitchen. From finely dicing vegetables to slicing meats and fish, this Santoku makes every preparation feel effortless and refined.
67-Layer AUS10 Damascus Steel
At its core lies premium AUS10 steel, clad in 67 layers of Damascus steel for exceptional hardness, edge retention and striking visual character. Each unique ripple pattern reflects the craftsmanship behind the blade. Hand-polished and sharpened to a precise 8–12° angle, the edge delivers razor-sharp performance and maintains its keenness through countless meals.
Ebony Wood Handle
The handle is crafted from deep, lustrous ebony wood whose rich grain provides both natural elegance and lasting strength. Perfectly balanced and smoothly contoured, it offers a secure, comfortable grip that ensures confident, controlled movements even during extended prep work.
Hammered Finish for Effortless Cutting
A subtle hand-hammered texture near the spine reduces drag and helps ingredients release easily, allowing each cut to glide cleanly and efficiently.
Culinary Craftsmanship and Everyday Luxury
Beautiful enough to display yet built for daily use, the Dark Grain Santoku is a showcase of precision and artistry. It transforms everyday cooking into a professional, rewarding experience while adding a touch of timeless sophistication to any kitchen.
Ruthlessly sharp, scalpel-like edge is hand finished to a mirror polish within a staggering 8-12° degree angle.
Is made using a blend of traditional handmade techniques and modern processes to achieve exacting standards expected by Japanese consumers and will compare to any Western made knife at even twice the price.
Our finish reduces the adhesion of sticky foods by breaking the vacuum between a smooth surface of the blade and the food being cut.
A comfortable, well-balanced knife which enhances the look of any kitchen as well as the functionality.
Crafted from professional-grade, heat-treated high-carbon steel, Shimeru Knives deliver exceptional sharpness, durability, and edge retention. From the first slice, you’ll experience the precision that sets us apart.
Our knives are guaranteed to be the sharpest you’ve ever owned. No exceptions, no compromises. Just razor-sharp blades that elevate your culinary experience.
Shimeru Knives feature uniquely designed handles that not only add a sophisticated touch to your kitchen but also provide a comfortable, secure grip for effortless chopping and slicing.
With a double-bevel edge sharpened to 15° (compared to the standard 20-25° of most Western knives), our blades allow for smoother, faster cuts, enhancing your cooking efficiency by 2 to 3 times.
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Warm water and mild soap after each use. Never put your knife in the dishwasher, the harsh detergents and jostling will damage the edge and handle.
Step 2, Dry
Towel dry immediately. Don't leave it wet or in the sink, even stainless steel can develop spots if left damp.
Step 3, Store
Use a knife block, magnetic strip, or blade guard. Never toss it loose in a drawer, it dulls the edge and is a safety hazard.
That's it, no special maintenance, no fussy rituals. Your Shimeru knife is designed for daily use. With these three steps it'll stay razor-sharp for years.
Had this a couple weeks now and im proper chuffed. The damascus pattern on the blade looks lovely, photos dont do it justice. Sharpness out the box was scary good, breezed through carrots and onions like nothing. Edge has held up really well with daily use too, only given it a quick strop once. Handle is comfortable even with wet hands. For eighty quid this is a steal compared to my old Wusthof.
It's ok. The blade looks nice with the dark grain pattern and it cuts fine, but for £80 I was expecting a bit more. I've got a Tojiro that cost less and feels sharper out the box. The flat profile is good for chopping veg but I find the handle a bit on the small side for my grip. Not a bad knife, just not massively impressed.
Really nice knife, the damascus pattern is lovely and it holds an edge well. Used it for a week chopping veg and slicing beef, no problems. Only thing is its a bit heavier than my old santoku so took a day to get used to, but the flat profile is spot on for push cuts. Came well packaged too. For the price I'd say it's a solid buy.
Had this knife about a month now. Decent enough, arrived sharp and the dark grain handle looks smart. But im not convinced its worth 80 quid. Edge retention is ok but nothing my old Victorinox didnt manage, and it feels a bit handle-heavy for a santoku. Maybe my expectations were too high after reading about AUS10 steel. It does the job but I wouldnt rush to buy another.
Got this for my dads birthday and hes made a point of telling me every single time hes cooked since. Sharpest knife weve ever had in the house, the flat edge makes chopping onions effortless. Looks even better in real life, the pattern catches the light lovely. Honestly thinking about getting one for myself now.
Bought this for myself after using a cheap supermarket knife for years and honestly the difference is mad. Used it pretty much every day for the last 3 weeks, chopped veg, sliced beef, even did a bit of fish. Edge is still proper sharp which I wasnt expecting. The damascus pattern on the blade is stunning, photos dont do it justice. Handle felt a bit different at first but now I dont even think about it. Bit heavier than my old one but you get used to it quick and it actually feels more controlled. Came in a nice box too.
Got this for my husband's birthday, he proper loves it. Dead sharp out of the box and the Damascus pattern looks lovely in person. Used it for prepping veg all week, the flat profile makes easy work of onions and peppers, hardly need to rock it. Bit of a faff to hand wash but that's any decent knife really. Massive upgrade from our old supermarket set.
Really nice knife, holds an edge well and feels solid. Only thing is the handle is a touch heavier than I'm used to, makes it feel slightly back-weighted for me but I'm getting on with it. Still recommend if you want a decent santoku without spending silly money.
Really pleased with this knife overall. The damascus pattern looks proper smart and it came sharp enough to shave with tbh. Been using it for a fortnight on mostly veg and the odd bit of fish, the flat profile makes quick work of onions and peppers. Edge holding up well so far. Only gripe is the handle feels a bit chunky in my hand, took a few days to get used to it. Bit heavier than my old santoku too but I don't mind that now. Good knife for the price, just wish the handle was slimmer.
Had this about a month now. Its a decent knife, damascus looks nice and it does hold an edge reasonably well. But for £80 I honestly expected a bit more. My old Wusthof was a similar price and feels much more solid, this one feels a bit light in the hand which some people might like but I prefer something with more heft. Works fine for veg and basic slicing but I wouldnt reach for it on anything too robust. Not a bad knife by any means, just not blown away.
