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Blade Length
6.5"
Steel Type
AUS10 Stainless SteelCompare →
Handle
Mkuruti wood
Knife Type
SantokuCompare →
Best For
Slicing, Dicing, Mincing, Chopping
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Raikou 6.5" Stainless Steel Santoku Knife 三徳包丁
Introducing the Raikou by Shimeru, a perfectly balanced 6.5" santoku knife that embodies the essence of Japanese craftsmanship and culinary precision. Designed for both culinary professionals and enthusiastic home cooks, the Kita knife combines traditional artistry with modern functionality, making it an indispensable tool in your kitchen.
The knife features a blade crafted from vacuum heat-treated forged stainless steel, which ensures exceptional sharpness, strength, and durability. This innovative treatment process allows the blade to maintain its edge longer while providing excellent resistance to corrosion, ensuring that it remains a reliable companion in your culinary endeavours. The versatile 6.5" santoku blade is ideal for a variety of tasks, from slicing and dicing to mincing and chopping, making it perfect for everything from vegetable preparation to crafting delicate fish fillets.
AUS10 Stainless Steel Blade
Forged from premium AUS10 stainless steel, the blade offers a perfect balance of hardness, toughness and long-lasting edge retention. Honed to a fine 15° cutting angle, it delivers razor-sharp precision for slicing vegetables, meats and fish with ease. The subtle hammered finish helps reduce drag and keeps ingredients from sticking, allowing each cut to glide smoothly.
The Raikou is designed with user comfort in mind, featuring an ergonomic handle made from beautifully crafted Mkuruti wood. The unique carving of the handle not only enhances its aesthetic appeal but also provides a secure and comfortable grip, reducing hand fatigue during extended use. The smooth, well-balanced design seamlessly fits into your hand, allowing you to manoeuvre with ease and precision as you tackle any food preparation task.
With its 6.5" blade length, the Raikou santoku knife is exceptionally versatile, making it a perfect choice for both everyday cooking and more intricate culinary creations. Whether you’re chopping onions for a stew, slicing cucumbers for a salad, or mincing herbs for a marinade, the Kita delivers consistent performance and reliability in every cut.
Enhance your culinary prowess with the Raikou by Shimeru, a knife that beautifully marries form and function. This santoku knife is more than just a kitchen tool; it’s a reflection of your dedication to the art of cooking and an invitation to explore your creativity in the kitchen. Experience the precision, comfort, and beauty of the Kita, and elevate your culinary creations to new heights.
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.
This knife’s sharpness and design make it a go-to tool in my kitchen.
An excellent knife that has made cooking more enjoyable.
This knife has quickly become an indispensable tool in my kitchen.
The quality of this knife is immediately apparent. It’s a joy to use and holds its edge incredibly well.
This knife has transformed how I cook. It’s incredibly sharp, comfortable, and a pleasure to use.
A top-quality knife that is worth every penny.
This knife is everything I was looking for and more.
I can't imagine cooking without this knife now.
This knife is a solid choice with great sharpness and a comfortable handle.
The knife arrived faster than I expected, and it’s even more beautiful in person.
I’m pleased with the quality of this knife. It’s sharp, sturdy, and the handle is comfortable to hold. The blade is well-crafted and offers good precision, though it does require regular sharpening to stay in top condition. The handle is comfortable and provides a secure grip, but I think it could be slightly more ergonomic for better comfort during long cooking sessions. Despite these minor drawbacks, it’s a great knife that’s well worth the investment.
The shipping was prompt, and the knife is just as sharp as advertised.
It cuts, but it doesn’t feel like a high-quality product.
This knife is a game-changer for my cooking
The best knife I've added to my collection in years.
This knife offers sharp, clean cuts and a comfortable grip, making it a great kitchen tool.
This knife is a fantastic addition to my kitchen, with sharpness and style that stand out.
It’s a serviceable knife, but the quality isn’t great.
The knife is decent, but the handle feels slippery.
I'm extremely happy with this knife's sharpness and feel.
A beautifully made knife that performs flawlessly.
I received my knife within a few days, and it’s everything I hoped for. The sharpness is unbelievable.
This knife makes cooking a joy! Highly recommend.
The handle on this knife is incredibly comfortable, and the blade slices through everything with ease.
The design of this knife is as beautiful as it is functional. It’s easily the best tool in my kitchen.
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