# Santoku Knife - Made In Forged from Damascus steel in Seki, Japan, our 6.6” Santoku is a multi-purpose knife, ideal for slicing, dicing, and chopping meat, fish, and vegetables. Made in Seki, Japan, the Santoku is a versatile blade perfect for all kinds of kitchen prep. ## Description The 6.6” Santoku is made in Seki, Japan with a blade crafted from 66 layers of Damascus steel and a VG-10 stainless steel core. It’s full tang meaning it’s made from a single rod of stainless steel that extends from tip to handle. The result is a perfectly balanced blade that keeps its edge shape for longer. The steel is compressed and folded into layers, creating an eye-catching wave pattern that’s unique to each knife. “Santoku” translates to “three virtues,” which some interpret as referring to the style’s ability to chop, slice, and dice, while others consider it a reference to the knife’s capability for cutting meat, fish, and vegetables. Either way, the tall blade and rounded nose make it a supremely versatile, multi-purpose knife that’s well-suited to all sorts of kitchen prep. Unlike the French version of our Santoku knife, this Japanese blade adheres to its traditional origins and doesn’t feature indentations on the side. ## Dimensions - Material: 33 layer VG-10 Damascus (67 total layers) - Blade Angle: 15 Degrees - Blade Length: 6 5/8” - Blade Height: 1 7/8” - Blade Thickness: 2.3mm - Total Length: 13 3/4” - Weight: 7.15oz ## Care - Hand Wash Only - Dry Immediately - [Knife Care Guide](https://madeincookware.com/blogs/knife-tips) ## Shipping, Warranty, and Returns - We offer Free Shipping on all orders over $49 in the contiguous U.S. We also ship internationally to over 200 countries. Learn more about our shipping policy [here](https://madein.cc/shipping-policy). - All Made In Cookware products come with a limited or lifetime warranty. For eligible items, we will replace any defective cookware with some exceptions regarding proper care and use. Learn more about our warranty policy [here](https://madeincookware.com/pages/warranty). - We accept returns and exchanges for up to 45 days on the majority of our items within the contiguous US. Exclusions apply including — consumables, customized/engraved items, final sale products, limited edition releases, and other select items. Learn more about our returns policy [here](https://madeincookware.com/pages/made-in-cookware-returns-exchanges). ## Features - Made In Japan - Versatile and Multi-Purpose - 66 Layers of Damascus Steel with a VG-10 Core - Rockwell Hardness of 58+ - Full Tang for Perfect Balance - Slip- and Stain-Resistant Handle ## Customer Reviews 4.9/5 based on 335 reviews ### ★★☆☆☆ The Dumbascus knife blade is not straight. I bought a 2 knife set of Japanese Damascus knives. The Gyuto knife appears to not be straight. There is something off about it. The second knife is fine. Both are very sharp. This is not the quality you would expect from Made In. Kind of a ripoff!. I am calling it my Dumbascus knife now because I really regret buying it. — George ### ★★★★★ Efficient and beautiful I purchased this knife for my son-in-law and he loves it. The magnetic butcher block stores and protects beautifully. He says the knife cuts like a dream and likes how easy it is to chop plants and herbs. Cuts cooking time because of the efficiency of the cutlery. — Bonnie ### ★★★★★ Truly Outstanding Knife Excellent balance and steel. Arrived out of the box with a great edge that I was able to make razor sharp with a few passes of my sharpener. This Nakiri punches way above its weight, I prefer it to my other knives which I paid a lot more $ for. — James B ### ★★★★★ Awesome Nakiri! I got the Nakuri knife and I Love it! Extremely sharp and well balance. A joy to use for slicing and dicing veggies! — Wes R. ### ★★★★★ AMAZING KNIFE This knife is so sharp and clean. Cuts through anything — ST ### ★★★★★ Don't hesitate. Just buy it and you will love it. This Japanese Damascus knife is very well made. It is very sharp our of the box. My only issue is that there was no band-aid provided although it did come with a decent plastic sheath. I have used this knife several times and it has kept the edge like it was new. I am glad I caught it on sale to add to my collection of Japanese Damascus knives. It was very well worth the price and I would recommend it to anyone. — John W. ### ★★★★★ Didn’t realize how much I needed more knives Great quality for the price, I already had one of the 10” chef knives, these two filled in the gaps perfectly for carving and prepping raw protein and the other for chopping veggies. — Danny G ### ★★★★★ Impressive for the everyday cook impressive all around, it feels liek a razor in the hand. it really pulls you into the kitchen to cook more. VERY well made so far — Keith M - dreamer ### ★★★★★ Triple Good Nice balance, great working feel. Very good value. — KLG ### ★★★★★ — Joe ### ★★★★★ Damascus Knives Great quality knives. Pride of my collection. These arw my go to knives — CS ### ★★★★★ Cut like Butta! Knife exceeds My expectations…. Besides the blade being beautiful, the lightweight of it is perfect for my arthritic hands. Looking forward To using it every chance I get!! Had to cut cut something at the moment, so used it on this Pear. “Cut like butta” love it! — Dianne ### ★★★★★ Less strain on hands. Beautiful cuts Wow this is a total game changer. The knife is beautiful and performs better than other big name brands that I have purchased. Cuts everything like butter. Less strain on my hands. This is our 2nd purchase. The quality is felt immensely. Highly recommend this knife. — Shelly ### ★★★★★ Excellent knifes This are amazing knives, I’m glad I got them. It makes my cooking more enjoyable and more fun. I totally recommend them and I definitely will buy more. — Claudia ### ★★★★★ Incredible quality and value Extremely well balanced, high quality steel and handle, and beautiful. The quality exceeds any knife set I’ve ever owned regardless of price — James B ### ★★★★★ Best santoku knife out there This is the best knife I have ever owned. Razor sharp right out of the box and well balanced. I highly recommend. — Kathy Mc ### ★★★★★ Beautiful knife This knife was given to me as a gift from the amazing family that owns the restaurant I work at. It is a beautiful functioning and looking knife. I couldn't be happier. — Nk deadhead ### ★★★★★ Nice knife. Nice knife. Looks like great quality. Happy with it so far. — Josh G ### ★★★★★ Amazing knife Amazing feel and weight, extremely sharp. Quality knife — Domenic D ### ★★★★★ Best Made These are some of the nicest everyday kitchen knives I have found very well balanced handles are solid. The metal is very sharp and stays sharp, will invest in a sharpener when the time comes. — OhTonyT! ### ★★★★★ Best knifes ever!!! Amazing knifes, they are replacing some very nice german knifes I have had for 25 years. The sharpness and precision are excellent. — McThomas ### ★★★★★ Amazing knife! I bought the Nakiri knife for my brother and his wife for Christmas. It was a huge hit! They loved the construction, weight and quality of this knife. I see more knives from this set in my future. — DebP ### ★★★★★ No regrets The knives are beautiful, sharp and are well balanced. — Scott H ### ★★★★★ Excellent purchase I highly recommend the Santoku knife . Purchased one after much thought and it really is wonderful to use . No idea why I waited so long ! — Anne P ### ★★★★★ Cut like a dream! These knives are great. Extremely sharp, and very comfortable in the hand. Chopping proteins and veggies and herbs has been a very satisfying experience since they arrived. Highly recommended. — Anonymous ### ★★★★★ Amazing Knife! This is an awesome nice. Fantastic for precision cuts. — Andy ### ★★★★★ Damascus Knife, highly reccommend Perfect knife. Handle weight is great. Very sharp and holds an edge. — Mike May ### ★★★★★ Luv luv luv Husband have been wanting these knives forever. I took advantage of the sale and got the whole set for him. And he’s loving them! Says they handle like a dream. Feels just right and slices through things like butter. — Molly ### ★★★★★ The best I’ve used My favorite knife, I use it for everything, worthy $200 investment as it changes the way you slice food — Jw ### ★★★★★ Sharp, balanced, beautiful knife I bought the chef type knife and I’m extremely happy with the purchase. The knife has excellent balance and the edge maintains the sharpness, and it’s easy to keep sharp. It also is a beautiful tool to use . — Bugmd --- URL: https://madeincookware.com/products/japanese-santoku-knife/6-inch