Samura Kaiju Santoku Knife 180 mm
180 mm / SKU: SKJ-0095
€58,99
VAT included
The edge, in numbers
A Japanese-style 180 mm santoku knife for everyday prep of vegetables, fruit, meat, fish and bread, with a hammered AUS-8 stainless steel blade (58–59 HRC) and a Pakka wood handle.
- Blade material
- AUS-8
- Hardness
- 58–59 HRC
- Edge type
- Double-bevel edge
- Blade length
- 180 mmBlade 180 mm of 310 mm overall
The details
A closer look
The Samura Kaiju santoku knife is a Japanese-style all-purpose knife with a 180 mm blade. It is made for everyday prep of vegetables, fruit, meat and fish, and it cuts bread too. Its hammered AUS-8 stainless steel blade is paired with a Pakka wood handle.
Blade and steel
The blade is made from a single layer of AUS-8 stainless steel, hardened to 58–59 HRC. For home cooking this is a sensible balance: the edge copes well with regular use, and when it needs attention, it is straightforward to restore on a whetstone.
A hammered finish gives the blade the lunar pattern of the Kaiju series, and its small dimples help slices of vegetables and fruit come away from the blade as you cut. The polished double-bevel edge has an original factory bevel angle of 15–17°. As it is ground on both sides, you can keep it in shape with a honing rod and a whetstone.
Handle and balance
The handle is made of dense Pakka wood and has a classic shape. It resists moisture as well as odours. The knife weighs 163 g and measures 310 mm overall.
Best uses
- Slicing, dicing and chopping vegetables
- Slicing boneless meat
- Cutting and portioning fish
- Slicing fruit
- Cutting bread
Care and sharpening
Rinse the knife with hot water before first use, then wash it by hand with non-abrasive materials and wipe it dry; a dishwasher is not recommended, and the knife should not be left in the sink for long. Cut on wooden or plastic boards, never on glass, and leave meat with bones to a SAMURA cleaver and frozen food to a double-sided saw knife with a serrated blade. Use a honing rod between sharpenings and resharpen on a whetstone at the original factory bevel angle of 15–17°. Store the knife in a brush block or knife holder where the blade does not touch metal items.
About the Kaiju series
The Kaiju series takes its name from the giant monsters of Japanese myth and pairs hammered, lunar-pattern blades with Pakka wood handles, in two lines with and without a bolster. This knife belongs to the standard line without a bolster and, like all SAMURA knives, comes with a 2-year warranty.
Key features
- Hammered AUS-8 stainless steel blade, 58–59 HRC
- Polished double-bevel edge, 15–17° factory bevel angle
- Dense, moisture-resistant Pakka wood handle
- 180 mm blade, 310 mm overall, 163 g net weight
- 2-year warranty
Specifications
Technical details
| Series | Kaiju |
|---|---|
| Knife type | Santoku knife |
| Purpose | Meat, Fish, Vegetables & fruits, Bread |
| Blade length | 180 mm |
| Total length | 310 mm |
| Blade height | 48 mm |
| Total width | 18 mm |
| Net weight | 163 g |
| Blade material | AUS-8 stainless steel |
| Hardness | 58–59 HRC |
| Steel layers | 1 |
| Blade finish | Hammered |
| Edge type | Double-bevel edge |
| Handle material | Pakka wood |
| Dishwasher safe | No |
| Package dimensions | 39.4 × 8.8 × 3.5 cm |
| SKU | SKJ-0095 |
| EAN | 4751029320667 |
Specifications: SAMURA product data
Care & sharpening
Keep it sharp
- Before first use, rinse with hot water and wipe dry.
- Use only on wooden or plastic cutting boards, never on glass.
- Take care with food that contains bones: use a SAMURA cleaver for meat and bones and a double-sided saw knife with a serrated blade for frozen food.
- Clean by hand with non-abrasive materials and wipe dry. A dishwasher is not recommended.
- Do not leave knives in the sink for a long time.
- Store in a brush block or knife holder so that the blade does not touch metal items.
- Sharpen on a whetstone and keep the original factory bevel angle of 15–17°. Use a honing rod between sharpenings, moving the edge along the rod from the handle to the point.
- Never test sharpness with bare hands; use a piece of paper.
Care and keep
Care kit for this knife
Chosen for AUS-8 steel: a #1000/#3000 whetstone to restore and refine the edge, an angle holder to keep the angle steady, a TPU cutting board and a magnetic holder.
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What steel is the Samura Kaiju Santoku Knife 180 mm made of?
The blade is made of AUS-8 stainless steel. It is hardened to 58–59 HRC.
How long is the blade?
The blade is 180 mm long. The total length is 310 mm.
What kind of edge does it have?
Edge type: Double-bevel edge.
How do I keep it sharp?
Wash it by hand, dry it straight away and cut on a wooden or plastic board. Chosen for AUS-8 steel: a #1000/#3000 whetstone to restore and refine the edge, an angle holder to keep the angle steady, a TPU cutting board and a magnetic holder.
How fast is delivery, and can I return it?
Standard shipping is free from €79 and EU delivery usually takes 2–5 business days. You can return it within 14 days, and it has a 2-year legal guarantee.
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