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Santoku knives

The santoku is a Japanese-style all-purpose knife for slicing, dicing and chopping vegetables, meat and fish. This collection covers small, standard and grand Samura santoku knives from 138 to 197 mm, across series including Mo-V, Golf, Shadow, Okinawa, Kaiju, Damascus 67 and Artefact. Choose AUS-8, AUS-10 or Damascus steel at 58–61 HRC, with finishes such as stonewash, hammered, satin or black non-stick coating. For vegetable prep, also compare our nakiri knives.

The santoku knife, explained

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Samura Mo-V Small Santoku Knife 138 mm – main view BLACK NOVEMBER −30%

AUS-8 · 58–59 HRC · 138 mm

Mo-V Small Santoku Knife 138 mm

€52,99€37,10 with BLACK NOVEMBER

Samura Mo-V Stonewash Small Santoku Knife 138 mm – main view BLACK NOVEMBER −30%

AUS-8 · 58–59 HRC · 138 mm

Mo-V Stonewash Small Santoku Knife 138 mm

€59,99€42,00 with BLACK NOVEMBER

Samura Pro-S Santoku Knife 175 mm – main view BLACK NOVEMBER −30%

AUS-8 · 58–59 HRC · 175 mm

Pro-S Santoku Knife 175 mm

€67,99€47,60 with BLACK NOVEMBER

Samura Golf Stonewash Santoku Knife 180 mm – main view BLACK NOVEMBER −30%

AUS-8 · 58–59 HRC · 180 mm

Golf Stonewash Santoku Knife 180 mm

€28,99€20,30 with BLACK NOVEMBER

Samura Artefact Santoku Knife 180 mm – main view BLACK NOVEMBER −30%

AUS-10 Damascus · 59–61 HRC · 180 mm

Artefact Santoku Knife 180 mm

€108,99€76,30 with BLACK NOVEMBER

Samura Kaiju Santoku Knife 180 mm, with Bolster – main view BLACK NOVEMBER −30%

AUS-8 · 58–59 HRC · 180 mm

Kaiju Santoku Knife 180 mm, with Bolster

€61,99€43,40 with BLACK NOVEMBER

Samura Damascus Small Santoku Knife 145 mm – main view BLACK NOVEMBER −30%

Damascus · 60–61 HRC · 145 mm

Damascus Small Santoku Knife 145 mm

€103,99€72,80 with BLACK NOVEMBER

Samura Damascus 67 Santoku Knife 175 mm – main view BLACK NOVEMBER −30%

Damascus · 60–61 HRC · 175 mm

Damascus 67 Santoku Knife 175 mm

€87,99€61,60 with BLACK NOVEMBER

Samura Super 5 Santoku Knife 182 mm – main view BLACK NOVEMBER −30%Gift box

VG-10 Damascus · 59–61 HRC · 182 mm

Super 5 Santoku Knife 182 mm

€134,99€94,50 with BLACK NOVEMBER

Samura Harakiri Grand Santoku Knife 197 mm, Black Handle – main view BLACK NOVEMBER −30%

AUS-8 · 58–59 HRC · 197 mm

Harakiri Grand Santoku Knife 197 mm, Black Handle

€28,99€20,30 with BLACK NOVEMBER

Samura Damascus Santoku Knife 180 mm – main view BLACK NOVEMBER −30%

Damascus · 60–61 HRC · 180 mm

Damascus Santoku Knife 180 mm

€136,99€95,90 with BLACK NOVEMBER

Samura Shadow Grand Santoku Knife 197 mm – main view BLACK NOVEMBER −30%

AUS-8 · 58–59 HRC · 197 mm

Shadow Grand Santoku Knife 197 mm

€34,99€24,50 with BLACK NOVEMBER

Samura Blacksmith Santoku Knife 182 mm – main view BLACK NOVEMBER −30%Gift box

AUS-8 · 58–59 HRC · 182 mm

Blacksmith Santoku Knife 182 mm

€101,99€71,40 with BLACK NOVEMBER

Samura Pro-S Lunar Santoku Knife 180 mm – main view BLACK NOVEMBER −30%

VG-10 Damascus · 60–61 HRC · 180 mm

Pro-S Lunar Santoku Knife 180 mm

€137,99€96,60 with BLACK NOVEMBER

Knife guide

The santoku knife, explained

The santoku is a compact Japanese-style all-rounder. Its flat edge and downturned tip make clean, straight cuts through vegetables, meat and fish. Here is how to choose one and keep it sharp.

All models in stock, compared

ModelBlade steelHardnessBladeHandlePrice
Samura Golf Stonewash Santoku Knife 180 mm AUS-8 58–59 HRC 180 mm Polypropylene with TPR soft-touch €28,99€20,30
Samura Harakiri Grand Santoku Knife 197 mm, Black Handle AUS-8 58–59 HRC 197 mm ABS plastic €28,99€20,30
Samura Shadow Grand Santoku Knife 197 mm AUS-8 58–59 HRC 197 mm ABS plastic €34,99€24,50
Samura Mo-V Small Santoku Knife 138 mm AUS-8 58–59 HRC 138 mm G-10 €52,99€37,10
Samura Mo-V Stonewash Small Santoku Knife 138 mm AUS-8 58–59 HRC 138 mm G-10 €59,99€42,00
Samura Kaiju Santoku Knife 180 mm, with Bolster AUS-8 58–59 HRC 180 mm Pakka wood €61,99€43,40
Samura Pro-S Santoku Knife 175 mm AUS-8 58–59 HRC 175 mm G-10 €67,99€47,60
Samura Damascus 67 Santoku Knife 175 mm Damascus 60–61 HRC 175 mm Micarta €87,99€61,60
Samura Blacksmith Santoku Knife 182 mm AUS-8 58–59 HRC 182 mm Micarta €101,99€71,40
Samura Damascus Small Santoku Knife 145 mm Damascus 60–61 HRC 145 mm G-10 €103,99€72,80
Samura Artefact Santoku Knife 180 mm AUS-10 Damascus 59–61 HRC 180 mm Stainless steel €108,99€76,30
Samura Super 5 Santoku Knife 182 mm VG-10 Damascus 59–61 HRC 182 mm Micarta €134,99€94,50
Samura Damascus Santoku Knife 180 mm Damascus 60–61 HRC 180 mm G-10 €136,99€95,90
Samura Pro-S Lunar Santoku Knife 180 mm VG-10 Damascus 60–61 HRC 180 mm G-10 €137,99€96,60

What a santoku is for

A santoku has a fairly flat edge, a wide blade and a tip that curves down to meet the edge. It excels at push cuts and chopping straight down onto the board.

The wide blade helps you lift and carry chopped food. The shorter length feels easy and controlled, which makes it a popular first good knife.

How to choose

SAMURA santoku knives run from 138 to 197 mm. A blade around 140–160 mm suits small boards and quick tasks. 170–180 mm is the classic all-round size.

Most models use AUS-8 at 58–59 HRC. AUS-10, Damascus and VG-10 Damascus options reach 59–61 or 60–61 HRC for longer edge retention.

  • Handles: G-10, stainless steel, Micarta, rosewood, Pakka wood, ABS, polypropylene
  • Edges: double-bevel on most, convex on several
  • Finishes: hammered, stonewash, satin or black non-stick coating
  • Hammered finishes can help reduce food sticking to the blade

Santoku, nakiri or chef's knife?

A nakiri has a fully straight edge and squared tip, built for vegetables. A chef's knife or gyuto is longer and more curved, better for rocking and long slices.

The santoku sits in the middle: shorter than a chef's knife, more versatile than a nakiri.

Santoku knives in the SAMURA range

For AUS-8, look at Mo-V, Mo-V Stonewash, Bamboo, Shadow and Kaiju. Golf Stonewash is another option. Reptile uses AUS-10 stainless steel.

For layered blades, there is Damascus in 67-layer Damascus steel, Pro-S Lunar, Meteora and Super 5 in VG-10 Damascus, and Artefact in AUS-10 Damascus.

Care and sharpening

Wash by hand and dry straight away. Cut on wood or plastic boards. Avoid bones and frozen food.

Where SAMURA lists a sharpening angle, it is 16–18°. Keep that angle steady on both sides on whetstones, and hone lightly between sessions.

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How to choose

Four steps to the right knife

  1. Start with what you cook most

    Meat: a chef's knife or slicing knife. Vegetables: a santoku or nakiri. Fish: a fillet knife or yanagiba. Bread: a serrated bread knife.

  2. Choose the length

    About 200 mm or more for large produce and roasts, 150–180 mm for most home kitchens, under 130 mm for peeling and small work.

  3. Choose the steel

    AUS-8 is hard-wearing and easy to sharpen. AUS-10, VG-10 and Damascus are harder, 59–61 HRC, and can take a finer edge.

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  4. Plan the care

    A whetstone and a wooden or plastic board keep any edge sharp for years. Each product page shows a care kit matched to its steel.

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Why choose SAMURA

Four reasons to choose SAMURA

  1. Ultra-sharp from the first cut

    Japanese-grade AUS-8, AUS-10, VG-10 and Damascus steels, hardened to 58–61 HRC and sharpened to a razor-sharp, precise edge.

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  2. Premium quality, fair price

    The steel, finish and design of high-end Japanese-style knives without the luxury mark-up: a premium knife you can use every day.

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What does santoku mean?

It is often translated as "three virtues", usually taken to mean meat, fish and vegetables. It describes a versatile everyday knife.

Can I rock-chop with a santoku?

Only a little. The flat edge suits straight push cuts and up-and-down chopping. For rocking, a curved chef's knife is the right tool.

What are the dimples on some santoku blades?

Hammered or dimpled finishes create small air pockets between blade and food. They can help reduce sticking when you slice potatoes, cucumbers and similar foods.

Is a santoku enough as my only knife?

For many home cooks, yes. Pair it with a paring knife for small, in-hand work and a bread knife for crusty loaves.

Is a santoku dishwasher-safe?

Wash it by hand. Dishwashers dull edges and can damage handles. Rinse, wipe gently and dry it right away.

What guarantee do SAMURA knives have?

Every product comes with the 2-year legal guarantee.

Can I return a knife?

Yes. You can return an order within 14 days – see the return policy for the conditions.

How should I care for my knife?

Wash by hand and dry straight away. Each product page lists the care instructions for that knife.