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Blade Length
7"
Steel Type
67-layer Damascus steel with VG10 cutting coreCompare →
Handle
Polished rosewood
Knife Type
SantokuCompare →
Best For
Slicing, dicing, mincing
Precision.
Balance.
Craft.
Mizuki 瑞樹 7″ Damascus Steel Santoku Knife 三徳包丁
Introducing the Mizuki 瑞樹 by Shimeru, a premium 7″ santoku knife that celebrates the enduring beauty of natural craftsmanship. Named after the auspicious "flourishing tree," the Mizuki is forged for those who seek timeless elegance and dependable performance in every cut.
The blade is forged from 67 layers of premium Damascus steel with a VG10 cutting core, delivering exceptional sharpness, durability, and edge retention. The distinctive wave pattern across the blade is unique to each knife, a testament to traditional forging mastery. Honed to a precise 12° V-shape edge—significantly sharper than the 20–25° found on typical Western knives—the Mizuki glides effortlessly through vegetables, proteins, and delicate ingredients alike.
The handle is crafted from rich, polished rosewood with a full-tang triple-rivet construction, ensuring outstanding strength and balance. The ergonomic Western-style grip fits naturally in the hand, providing secure control and reducing fatigue during extended use. A decorative mosaic pin adds a refined finishing touch, while the smooth, streamlined contours make this handle as comfortable as it is beautiful.
At 7″, the Mizuki santoku excels at the three essential cuts—slicing, dicing, and mincing. Its wide blade profile allows for easy scooping and transfer of ingredients, while the balanced weight provides agile, confident handling for both everyday meal preparation and more ambitious culinary projects.
The Mizuki 瑞樹 7″ Damascus Steel Santoku Knife is crafted for those who value reliability and natural elegance. A blade built to flourish in your kitchen, the Mizuki will deliver precision and beauty for years to come.
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.
Got this for my mum's birthday and shes absolutely over the moon. The damascus pattern is even nicer in person, photos dont do it justice. I gave it a go before wrapping it up and it went through carrots and onions like they were butter. The flat profile on a santoku makes chopping feel proper natural. Came in a lovely presentation box too, makes it feel far more expensive than what I paid. For 80 quid it's a proper bargain.
Got this for my dad for his birthday and he’s chuffed to bits. The damascus pattern is proper lovely, each side's a bit different which he really liked. He’s been using it nonstop for veg prep, says the blade just glides through carrots and onions like nothing. Kept the edge brilliantly so far, only needed a quick strop. Not the cheapest knife but honestly it feels so well made I’m tempted to get one for meself now.
Upgraded from a cheap santoku I got at Tesco years ago and you can tell the difference in build quality, the damascus is proper nice to look at. Used it for a few weeks now on veg mainly, carrots onions etc. It does the job but I dunno, maybe I expected more for the money. The vg10 steel holds an edge ok but I still find myself honing it more than I thought I would. Handle feels a bit chunky in my hand as well, gets a bit uncomfy after a big prep session. Its a decent knife dont get me wrong, just not sure its worth 80 quid when you can get something similar for half that
Got this for the husbands birthday, looks the part and he says it cuts nicely enough. But for £80 I honestly thought itd be sharper out the box, had to give it a good few goes on the steel first. Hes not complained so I suppose its alright
Really nice bit of kit. The blade is stunning and stays sharp for ages, I've been using it daily for about three weeks now and it's still slicing through tomatoes like nothing. Only thing is I wish it came in an 8 inch version, the 7 inch is fine but a touch short for some jobs. Still a cracking santoku though, miles better than my old one.
So I got this knife after using a cheap supermarket one for years. Cant believe how sharp it is, makes prepping veg a breeze. The Damascus pattern is proper lovely and it feels nicely balanced in my hand. Arrived really well packaged too, gift box and all. Best kitchen buy this year.
Right so I’ve been using this for meal prep every day for about a month now and honestly its still scary sharp. Replaced my old heavy German chef knife and the difference is night and day. The VG10 holds an edge so well, I havent even stropped it yet. Used it to slice a whole roasted chicken last sunday and it went through the skin without tearing, clean cuts. Handle looks a bit posh with the resin but its comfy even when my hands are damp. Only tiny thing is I’d have liked an 8 inch option but for 80 quid this is a steal. Came well packaged in a posh box, made a nice gift for myself lol.
Lovely weight and balance, feels proper in the hand. That damascus pattern is gorgeous too, pictures dont do it justice. Only had it a few days but it glides through veg, the flat belly on this santoku is dead handy for push cutting. Chuffed with it.
Got this for me birthday and honestly it's a cracking bit of kit. The damascus pattern is right pretty, almost too nice to use but I've been using it daily anyway lol. Cuts through onions like they're butter—makes quick work of everything really. The flat profile of the santoku suits how I chop, just a push cut nothing fancy. Bit lighter than me old Wusthof but I actually prefer it now, feels more nimble. Came really nicely packaged as well, like a proper present. The edge is still going strong after a fortnight, not touched it up yet. Proper happy with it.
Really like this knife, its sharp and well made. The only thing is the handle feels a bit slim for my hands but I've got big hands so it might not bother most people. Still performs great and would recommend.
