Santoku

Santoku with a 167 mm blade and an exceptionally thin, finely ground cutting edge. This model features an octagonal handle made from red sandalwood.

Steel: SG-2 powder steel clad in nickel Damascus steel
Spine thickness at midpoint: 1.1 mm
Spine thickness at heel: 3.75 mm
Blade height at heel: 48 mm
Cutting edge length: 167 mm
Weight: 115 g

Shiro Kamo consistently produces knives with outstanding cutting performance. The blades are exceptionally thin and can easily be sharpened to a razor-sharp edge.

For this series, Shiro Kamo has used stainless SG-2 powder steel, hardened to 62–63 HRC. The core is surrounded by multiple layers of softer steel, creating a unique and beautiful pattern on each blade, known as Damascus steel.

These knives are entirely handmade, offering exceptional craftsmanship, outstanding quality, and classic Japanese design.

Please note: This knife series features extremely thin cutting edges made from very hard steel, making them particularly sensitive to stress and lateral forces. Take extra care when cutting, and avoid twisting the blade or applying excessive pressure, as this may cause the delicate edge to chip.