Satake Satoru Santoku Japanese Kitchen Knife 17 cm

 Japanese Quality in Your Kitchen

The Satake Satoru Santoku Japanese kitchen knife is a true all-rounder in the kitchen, perfect for chopping vegetables, slicing meat, and even fish. Its distinctive curved edge facilitates rocking motions for easy chopping, while the wide blade provides practical assistance for comfortably gathering and transferring chopped ingredients. The comfortable, raised handle ensures your fingers never touch the cutting board or food, allowing you to cook with maximum safety and confidence.

The santoku (三徳) knife originates from Japan’s Showa period (1926–1989). Changing eating habits, increasing red meat consumption, and the influence of Western cuisine necessitated adaptations in Japanese kitchen knives. The santoku knife evolved directly from the bunka knife, combining features of the gyuto (meat) and nakiri (vegetable) knives.

The name “santoku” refers to the knife’s three main uses, often called the “three virtues”:

• Slicing: The santoku is excellent for thin, even slicing of meat, fish, and vegetables. The blade length, typically 15–18 cm, fits most ingredients perfectly.

• Dicing: The straight edge allows extremely precise dicing of vegetables and other ingredients.

• Chopping: Its special blade shape and optimal weight make quick and efficient chopping of vegetables and herbs easy.

The santoku knife gained worldwide popularity in the late 20th century and has become one of the fundamental and most beloved knife types in modern kitchens. The Satake Satoru Santoku represents Japanese precision and quality—a reliable companion for everyday cooking.

Specifications:
Blade length: 17 cm
Blade width: 4.8 cm
Blade thickness: 1.7 mm
Blade material: AUS-8A
Hardness: 58-59 HRC
Handle material: plastic laminate
Total length: 30.5 cm
Sharpening: Symmetrical
Weight: 130 g
Item number: 803-632