Samura Shadow Santoku Knife 175 mm
175 mm / SKU: SH-0095
€31,99
VAT included
The edge, in numbers
A Japanese-style 175 mm santoku for meat, fish, vegetables, fruit and bread. Its wide AUS-8 stainless steel blade (58–59 HRC) has a black non-stick coating; the handle is black ABS plastic.
- Blade material
- AUS-8
- Hardness
- 58–59 HRC
- Edge type
- Double-bevel edge
- Blade length
- 175 mmBlade 175 mm of 296 mm overall
The details
A closer look
The Samura Shadow santoku knife is a Japanese-style all-purpose knife with a 175 mm blade. The santoku is the Japanese counterpart of the chef's knife, with a traditionally wide blade, a long cutting edge and a spine that slopes down to the point. It is made for everyday prep, such as chopping vegetables for a salad or greens for a soup, shredding cabbage and cutting meat.
Blade and steel
The blade is made from a single layer of AUS-8 stainless steel, hardened to 58–59 HRC. This hardness gives you a practical balance: the edge holds up well to daily chopping, and when it needs attention, it is straightforward to restore on a whetstone. As a stainless steel, AUS-8 is corrosion-resistant, but you should still wash and dry the knife soon after use.
A black non-stick coating covers the blade and helps keep food from sticking as you slice, which is useful on a wide santoku blade working through vegetables. The double-bevel edge is ground on both sides, so resharpening stays simple. The blade is 175 mm long and 49 mm high.
Handle and balance
The handle is made of black ABS plastic, a durable material that is comfortable to hold. SAMURA gives this santoku a shifted centre of gravity, so it takes little effort to guide the blade. The knife weighs 113 g and measures 296 mm overall.
Best uses
- Chopping, slicing and dicing vegetables
- Shredding cabbage and chopping greens
- Cutting boneless meat into slices, strips or cubes
- Slicing and portioning fish
- Slicing fruit and cutting bread
Care and sharpening
Rinse the knife with hot water and wipe it dry before first use. After that, 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 bones to a SAMURA cleaver and frozen food to a double-sided saw knife with a serrated blade. Store the knife in a brush block or knife holder where the blade does not touch metal items, use a honing rod between sharpenings and resharpen on a whetstone at the original factory bevel angle of 15–17°.
About the Shadow series
The Shadow series is built around a sleek, austere black-on-black design: a black non-stick coating on AUS-8 blades, paired with durable and comfortable ABS plastic handles. It covers a range of everyday kitchen knife types, and like all SAMURA knives, this santoku comes with a 2-year warranty.
Key features
- AUS-8 stainless steel blade, 58–59 HRC
- Black non-stick coating, double-bevel edge
- Black ABS plastic handle
- 175 mm blade, 296 mm overall, 113 g net weight
- 2-year warranty
Specifications
Technical details
| Series | Shadow |
|---|---|
| Knife type | Santoku knife |
| Purpose | Meat, Fish, Vegetables & fruits, Bread |
| Blade length | 175 mm |
| Total length | 296 mm |
| Blade height | 49 mm |
| Total width | 16 mm |
| Net weight | 113 g |
| Blade material | AUS-8 stainless steel |
| Hardness | 58–59 HRC |
| Steel layers | 1 |
| Blade finish | Black non-stick coating |
| Edge type | Double-bevel edge |
| Handle material | ABS plastic |
| Handle color | Black |
| Dishwasher safe | No |
| Package dimensions | 39 × 8.2 × 3 cm |
| SKU | SH-0095 |
| EAN | 4751029320612 |
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 Shadow Santoku Knife 175 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 175 mm long. The total length is 296 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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Ultra-sharp from the first cut
Steel guideJapanese-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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