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Precise and Powerful

The Essential Japanese Damascus Steel Santoku Knife is the ultimate all-purpose tool, combining the power of a cleaver with the precision of a chef’s knife.

Its flat blade profile is designed for effortless up-and-down chopping, making quick work of dense root vegetables and all manner of meal prep. With a wide, well-balanced blade, it offers superior control and stability, even when breaking down bones.

Craftsmanship at its finest
Made through over 40 meticulous steps with upgraded AUS-10V steel from Tokai, Japan. Incredibly hard, it stays sharper longer, meaning less sharpening and more precision.

Balanced for every task
The full tang design offers perfect balance and weight, making it light enough for detailed work, yet powerful enough to handle large cuts like watermelon and cabbage.

Unmatched value
At a fraction of the price of similar knives, it brings premium quality, edge retention, and ergonomic comfort to your kitchen without breaking the bank.

Materials

Italian Olive Wood
Italian Olive Wood is an ideal choice for knife handles, providing exceptional durability and moisture resistance due to its dense structure and natural oils. The intricate grain and rich golden hues give each handle a unique look, and its solid feel ensures a well-balanced grip. Over time, the wood develops even more character, making it both a practical and luxurious addition.

AUS-10V Steel
Crafted from AUS-10V steel by Aichi Steel in Tokai, Japan, this blade features 1.05% carbon content for exceptional strength and durability. Its superior edge retention ensures a razor-sharp blade that lasts, making it ideal for precision work.

Design

Damascus Steel
Each blade is crafted by repeatedly heating, hammering, and folding steel layers by hand. This traditional process creates distinctive striations that naturally reduce drag while slicing.

Santoku Blade
With a sheepshoof, high-profile blade, the Santoku delivers power and precision. Its wide blade ensures stability for clean, controlled cuts while also doubling as a scoop for effortless ingredient transfer from board to pan.

15° Dual Bevel
Hand sharpened to a precise 15° on each side, resulting in a razor-sharp edge that offers versatility for both right- and left-handed users.

Full Tang
A full tang runs the entire length of the knife, providing intentional weight and balance. This design allows the knife to tackle large tasks like cutting watermelon and meat while retaining the agility needed for fine dicing and precise knife work.

Ergonomic Hexagonal Handle
Our modern take on the traditional octagonal handle, ours is hexagonal to be more ergonomic with edges for slip free handling.

Dimensions

Total Length: 12.6 inches
Blade Length: 7 inches
Handle Length: 5.5 inches

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Questions About The Santoku Knife

How long until I receive my order?

The Santoku Knife arrives approximately from the day of order.

Our products take longer to arrive than most others on the internet. But there's a good reason why. Most of our pieces are made to order and ship directly from the source. We don’t keep warehouses or carry excess inventory. This is how we cut costs and pass thousands in savings back to you. But it also means you have to wait a bit longer.

What is your return policy

The Santoku Knife can be returned after receiving the order only if the product is damaged or unusable.

Our products are made to order. So we cannot offer returns for changes in preference. But we always do what we can to make it right.

To be returned, products need to be completely unused and still in their original packaging.

How can I track my order?

The Santoku Knife ships within of order placement.

Once your order has been shipped, you will receive an email with tracking details, allowing you to monitor its progress. Simply use the provided tracking information on our delivery partner’s website to stay updated on your shipment.

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Visit our main FAQs here or contact us at care@theessential.com

Judge us by our looks

Our packaging is safe, simple, and proudly no frills. We don't think it makes sense to pay for things you throw away immediately.

That's why the Santoku Knife ships in the same protective packaging the manufacturer uses, covered in functional stickers and foreign stamps showing the journey it's been on.

We don't hide it and wear it as a badge of honor for the places our products have been and the people who made them.