KYOKU Santoku Knife - 7" - Shogun Series - Japanese VG10 Steel Core Forged Damascus Blade - with Sheath & Case

KYOKU Santoku Knife - 7" - Shogun Series - Japanese VG10 Steel Core Forged Damascus Blade - with Sheath & Case

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Specifications

  • Blade Material: Japanese VG10 Steel, 67-Layers Damascus Blade
  • Brand: KYOKU
  • Color: Black
  • Handle Material: Steel
  • Blade Edge: Hollow

The KYOKU Santoku Knife, part of the Shogun Series, is a remarkable culinary tool designed for both professional chefs and home cooking enthusiasts. At 7 inches long, this knife is expertly crafted with a VG10 Japanese steel core, offering exceptional performance and durability. With an impressive hardness rating of HRC 58-60, this knife not only retains its edge remarkably well but also excels in sharpness due to its unique construction.

Features

  • VG-10 JAPANESE SUPER STEEL: The blade features an ultra-sharp VG-10 Japanese Damascus steel cutting core, providing unrivaled performance and edge retention.
  • EXTRA-WIDE & WELL-BALANCED: The 7-inch length and slightly curved blade design help alleviate fatigue during extended use, ensuring comfort while slicing or chopping.
  • ULTIMATELY DURABLE HANDLE: The G10 handle is treated for superior resistance to heat, moisture, and cold, enhancing its sturdy, military-grade build.
  • SUPERIOR SHARPNESS: Handcrafted by skilled artisans, the blade achieves a mirror polish at an angle of 8-12°, using the traditional Honbazuke method.
  • LIFETIME WARRANTY: This knife comes with a lifetime warranty, ensuring it remains a reliable kitchen companion for years to come.

Pros

  • Exceptional sharpness allows for precise cuts.
  • The ergonomic handle design reduces hand fatigue.
  • Durable materials ensure longevity and resistance to wear.
  • Lifetime warranty provides peace of mind with your purchase.

Cons

  • Higher price point may not fit every budget.
  • Requires regular maintenance to keep the edge sharp.

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What Customers Say

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5 / 5

Very Sharp

This is a great chief knife at a great price. The quality is very solid and the knife is extremely sharp. The design and markings on the knife makes it look absolutely beautiful. The knife is easy to handle and grips well for safety. A must have in the kitchen and doesn't break the bank.

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K
5 / 5

Amazing lifelong set of knives, you'll never need another! VERY SHARP!!!

Absolutely gorgeous quality, meticulous details, well balanced and insanely sharp!!! Be extremely careful when using these knives they require very minimal pressure to cut. If your accident prone please have a 1st aide kit with hemostatic powder to stop bleeding on hand. That said the handles are ergonomic and help with control of the blade as well as grip fatigue. These knives make a wonderful gift that will last a lifetime if properly maintained. Might be a little costly to get the entire set all at once but will save you money in the long run and make a wonderful show piece in your kitchen. The packaging they come in is pristine and elegantly artful I almost want to keep them in the packaging!

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5 / 5

Very nice quality for the price.

Can’t tell you anything from experience because I bought this as a gift. What I can say is that the knife I received is beautiful, had zero flaws, is a nice hefty weight, and came extremely sharp. If this is truly vg10 steel then this is a fair price for a knife this well made.

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K
5 / 5

Every kitchen needs a top-notch paring knife

In my opinion, you only need a few knives to really have a great cooking experience. Among them as a high-quality paring knife. I needed to replace one that was lost from my long-term set. I’m an avid home cook and rely heavily on my knife skills for chopping vegetables and other preparation. This particular knife is absolutely amazing. Well balanced, wonderful steel in the blade. I like the size of it. The summit may seem a little on the heavy side, but it fits my body habitus and strength very well and I’m just absolutely delighted with it. I would advise anybody to buy this. It’s an excellent price for the quality of the product. I also would advise anybody who buys it to be. Very careful when you first open it. It truly arrives razor-sharp!

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D
4 / 5

Great kitchen staple

Nicely weighted knife, sharp and precise edge, get handle grip, good for everyday use, well constructed, would highly recommend as a kitchen staple but not to be compared with high end German or Japanese products. Competitive pricing for quality.

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D
5 / 5

Absolutely beautiful high quality knife

I absolutely love this knife. It fits incredibly comfortable in my hand. I like the weight and feel of it, but I also love the look and style of it. All components of the knife feel very high quality. The handle and tang are clean, smooth and solid. The blade has a faint Damascus pattern which may not be as pronounced as other might like, but looks great to me and it comes perfectly sharp. I'm also very appreciative of the hard plastic sheeth with a velveteen interior. The sheeth makes the knife easy to store without damaging the blade or risking someone cutting themselves reaching into the drawer. While packaging is nowhere near as important to me as the product, I must also mention that the knife comes very carefully and beautifully packaged. It's the kind of packaging that you almost feel like you need to keep it.For reference; I'm a home chef not a professional, but I am a bit discerning when it comes to my kitchen tools. I really like to use quality kitchen tools and gadgets, but I don't have the budget to just throw money at the really top end stuff. My goal is to find those secretly high quality items that don't break the bank. This knife has quickly become my favorite, even over a more expensive Wusthoff knife I have. I give this knife my 100% recommendation and will be buying 1 or 2 others to replace some others of my set.

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D
5 / 5

Nice Japanese-style knife at a good price

Nice mid+ range "Japanese-style" knife at a reasonable price. It arrived fairly sharp, I've improved that a bit, and maybe this is observation bias because I know where it is made (China), but it doesn't seem to want to hold as sharp an edge that I can get with some of my other higher-end made-in-Japan knives.But still, this knife is now my go-to paring knife and does a good job. 99% of people won't notice, and and I personally have no current desire to spend 2-3x as much for a higher-end "real" Japanese paring knife for only a tiny incremental improvement. This one has earned a spot in my knife bag.

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