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Blade Length
7"
Steel Type
67-Layer AUS10 Damascus SteelCompare →
Handle
Rosewood
Knife Type
Kengata SantokuCompare →
Best For
Vegetables, Meats, Fish
Precision.
Balance.
Craft.
Shikoku 7" Damascus Steel Kengata Santoku 三徳包丁
The Shikoku 7" Damascus Steel Kengata Santoku unites striking Japanese design with exceptional modern performance, crafted for chefs and home cooks who demand both beauty and precision.
67-Layer AUS10 Damascus Steel
At its core is premium AUS10 steel, clad in 67 layers of Damascus for superb hardness, edge retention and unique visual character. The intricate wave pattern is revealed in every layer, creating a blade that is as captivating as it is razor-sharp. Honed to a precise 8–12° cutting angle, it delivers effortless, scalpel-like precision through vegetables, meats and fish.
Rosewood Handle
The handle is shaped from richly grained rosewood, offering natural warmth and enduring strength. Its elegant contours and perfect balance provide a secure, comfortable grip, ensuring confident control during both delicate slicing and heavy chopping.
Kengata Blade Profile
The distinct Kengata (sword-tip) profile combines the versatility of a Santoku with the pointed precision of a Gyuto. This hybrid design makes it ideal for fine slicing, controlled rocking cuts and intricate knife work.
Culinary Craftsmanship and Timeless Beauty
The Shikoku 7" Kengata Santoku is more than a kitchen tool. It is a statement of refined craftsmanship that transforms everyday cooking into an art form while bringing professional-level performance to your kitchen.
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.
Came well packaged and the damascus pattern on the blade is really nice to look at. Used it for about two weeks now on all sorts of veg prep and it glides through carrots and onions without much effort. Only thing is the handle feels a bit chunky for my small hands, took me a few days to get used to it. Still, for £80 its a solid knife.
Its decent but not as good as i was hoping for the price. Edge is sharp out the box but nothing that blew me away, my old Tojiro holds an edge better. Also feels a bit heavier than a typical santoku which is fine for some jobs but i do a lot of fine chopping so it tired my wrist a bit. Looks lovely on the rack though.
Been using this knife daily for about 3 weeks now. The AUS10 steel is no joke, still shaving sharp after loads of use. I was a bit worried the 7 inch would feel small but the flat profile makes it dead easy for chopping and the pointed tip gets into everything. The handle felt slightly different to my old knife at first but now I actually prefer it. Proper happy with it.
Got this for my husband's birthday and he's chuffed to bits. The damascus pattern is gorgeous, photos don't do it justice. He's been using it for all the veg prep and says it goes through onions like they're not even there. Came really well packaged and the presentation box was a nice touch.
Really nice knife, the damascus pattern looks even better in real life. Used it for prepping veg all week and its sharp as anything. Only thing is I wish the blade was a touch longer for bigger jobs but thats just me. Would still recommend.
Got this for my husband's birthday, he's been going on about wanting a decent santoku for ages. Arrived well packaged and the blade is stunning, the pattern really catches the light. He used it to slice up a load of root veg and said it went through carrots like butter. Edge retention seems good so far after a fortnight of daily use. He did say the handle took a bit of getting used to compared to his old Wusthof, a bit thinner than he's used to, but he's stopped mentioning it now. Solid knife for the money.
Got this as a birthday present for my husband and hes been using it non stop for a week now. The damascus pattern is stunning, looks even better in person than the photos online. Super sharp out the box, went through a butternut squash like it was butter. The kengata shape is a bit different to a standard santoku but it actually makes the tip really useful for finer stuff. Handle feels solid, nicely balanced. For 80 quid this is an absolute bargain, honestly.
Bought this knife on a whim after seeing my mate's fancy Japanese knives and I'm well chuffed with it. The blade is proper sharp, love the weight of it. Used it for about a fortnight now and it's made prep so much quicker. Only thing is it's slightly bigger than I expected but that's on me for not checking measurements properly. The flat edge is brilliant for chopping veg, no rocking needed. Came really well packaged too.
Got this as a birthday present for my mum and she loves it. She's always used cheap supermarket knives so this was a proper upgrade. Used it at hers to chop some veg for a roast and was well impressed — the flat profile makes it dead easy to mince garlic and slice mushrooms without any rocking about. Blade came razor sharp, and the AUS-10 steel feels quality. Only thing is the handle took a couple days to get used to cos its a bit different shape to her old one, but she says its comfortable now. Definitely a good buy if you're after something that looks the part and actually performs.
Brilliant little knife this, proper sharp out the box. Did a load of veg prep yesterday and it just glided through everything, saved me ages. The damascus pattern looks even better in person, really catches the light. Been using it daily for a fortnight and edge is still spot on. For 75 quid I wasn't expecting much but honestly it's become my go-to.
