{"title":"SANTOKU","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"SANTOKU\" is similar to \"GYUTO\".\u003cbr\u003eMeat, fish, and vegetables — the Santoku does it all. Loved in Japanese homes, this knife brings balance and simplicity to your everyday cooking. Blade length: 160–180mm. Best for everyday cooking. Double bevel. Fun fact: \"Santoku\" means \"three virtues.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"kaishin-santoku-knife-180mm","title":"BLUE SUPER \/ SANTOKU 180MM","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col flex-grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"ae240219-2bbf-4ffd-81df-d5e8fc13b1a1\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 whitespace-normal break-words text-start [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-5\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-4o\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSantoku Knife (Nao Yamamoto) \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSteel Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blue Super\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Hardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e HRC ~63\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 165mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smoked Black Oak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSantoku Knife is an all-purpose kitchen knife designed for everyday use in Japane. The Blue Super steel offers exceptional sharpness and durability, while the smoked black oak handle adds a touch of sophistication. Ideal for preparing meat, fish, and vegetables effortlessly.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn original brand by Nakamura Knives—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"103\" data-start=\"98\"\u003eKai\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (魁) means “pioneer,” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"131\" data-start=\"125\"\u003eShin\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (心) means “spirit.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-is-only-node=\"\" data-end=\"154\" data-start=\"151\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrafted in collaboration with top artisans: forged by master blacksmith Nao Yamamoto in Echizen, sharpened by experts, and finished in Osaka.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"298\" data-start=\"295\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA bold fusion of tradition, precision, and cutting power.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"KAISHIN","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49460553056536,"sku":"KS-BS-ST-165","price":239.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0908\/9141\/9928\/files\/KAISHIN_AOGAMISUPER-TSUCHIMESANTOKU165_1.jpg?v=1746792133"},{"product_id":"misono-sw-santoku-180mm","title":"Misono Swedish Carbon Santoku 180mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eKnife Type: Santoku \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSteel Type: Swedish Carbon steel (Hagane)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade Hardness: HRC 60\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade Length: 180mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandle Material: Black Pakka wood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf I were choosing just one carbon steel knife for everyday cooking, this would be one of my top recommendations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade from premium Swedish carbon steel, the Misono Swedish Carbon Steel Santoku is renowned for its exceptional sharpness, edge retention, and ease of sharpening. It delivers the pure cutting performance that many professional chefs and knife enthusiasts look for in a traditional carbon steel knife.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Santoku is one of the most versatile Japanese knife styles, making it ideal for vegetables, meat, and fish. The generous blade height provides excellent control when preparing vegetables, while the pointed tip allows for precise work with meat and fish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt 180mm, I believe this is one of the most practical knife sizes available. It is large enough to handle most kitchen tasks with ease, yet compact enough to remain comfortable and highly manoeuvrable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor home cooks, it fits perfectly on standard kitchen benchtops and cutting boards. For professional chefs, the shorter blade length makes it easy to handle during busy service, allowing one knife to cover a wide variety of tasks efficiently. During service, I often find a knife of this size easier to control than a longer chef’s knife while still being capable of handling almost every task.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the unique characteristics of carbon steel is that it develops a natural patina over time. While carbon steel requires more care than stainless steel and can rust if neglected, many chefs consider this part of its appeal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou may notice some ingredients, particularly onions, apples, mangoes, or other acidic foods, causing temporary discoloration on the blade or slight colour changes on the food itself. This is a normal reaction with carbon steel and is completely harmless to both flavour and health. As the knife develops a natural patina, these reactions often become less noticeable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor anyone looking for an exceptionally sharp kitchen knife that can be maintained and enjoyed for many years, the Misono Swedish Carbon Steel Santoku is an excellent choice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll JKG knives are personally selected by a chef with over 15 years of professional kitchen experience.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MISONO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49465886474520,"sku":"MSN-HGN-ST-180","price":209.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0908\/9141\/9928\/files\/MISONO_SW_SANTOKU180_1.jpg?v=1734159674"},{"product_id":"misono-molybdenum-santoku-180mm","title":"Misono Molybdenum Santoku 180mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eKnife Type: Santoku   \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSteel Type: Molybdenum Steel (stain-resistant)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade Hardness: HRC 56-58\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade Length: 180mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandle Material: Black Pakka wood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMisono is one of Japan’s most trusted knife brands, made in Seki City, Gifu Prefecture—one of the country’s most famous knife-making regions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you are looking for a reliable Japanese kitchen knife in this price range, this is one of the knives I recommend most often.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat I personally appreciate most about Misono knives is how easy they are to use and maintain. The steel takes a sharp edge easily, is straightforward to sharpen, and continues to perform well for years with regular care. Rather than focusing on flashy designs or exotic steel names, Misono focuses on creating practical knives that chefs and home cooks can depend on every day.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Santoku is considered Japan’s all-purpose kitchen knife. Its wider blade makes vegetable preparation comfortable and efficient, while the pointed tip handles meat and fish with ease. For many home cooks, a Santoku is the only knife they need for everyday cooking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 180mm blade length is, in my opinion, one of the most practical sizes for home kitchens. It offers enough length for most ingredients while remaining easy to control on standard kitchen benchtops.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor professional chefs, this knife is also an excellent service knife. During busy service, a large chef’s knife can sometimes feel cumbersome. A well-balanced 180mm Santoku is compact, versatile, and capable of handling a wide range of kitchen tasks quickly and efficiently.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe greatest strength of the Misono brand is its balance of performance, durability, ease of sharpening, and long-term reliability. This is a knife designed to be used, maintained, and enjoyed for many years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll JKG knives are personally selected by a chef with over 15 years of professional kitchen experience.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MISONO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49465947193624,"sku":"MSN-MLBDN-ST-180","price":159.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0908\/9141\/9928\/files\/MISONO_MORIBDEN___1.jpg?v=1734161789"},{"product_id":"takamura-chromax-santoku-210mm","title":"Takamura Chromax Gyuto 210mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eKnife Type: Gyuto \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSteel Type: Chromax Semi stainless\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade Hardness: HRC 63-64\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade Length: 210mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandle Material: Brown Pakka wood\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChromax steel\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eChromax steel is a kitchen knife steel with some pretty unique characteristics under its belt. It’s much more corrosion resistant than high-carbon steels, but it’s still categorized as semi-stainless. That means that it’s not as prone to rusting, but can still form a patina over time and react with acidic vegetables and fruit. It also sharpens very nicely, and in that regard behaves much like a high-carbon steel. 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It’s much more corrosion resistant than high-carbon steels, but it’s still categorized as semi-stainless. That means that it’s not as prone to rusting, but can still form a patina over time and react with acidic vegetables and fruit. It also sharpens very nicely, and in that regard behaves much like a high-carbon steel. 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Crafted with ZA18 steel and finished with an elegant Damascus pattern, it offers excellent sharpness, durability, and corrosion resistance. The ergonomic pakka wood handle ensures comfort and control, making it a joy to use in any kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTsunehisa\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eTsunehisa is a brand that supply knives from a range of blacksmiths and forges from around Japan including Sakai, Tosa and Seki and as such the range of knives available under the Tsunehisa name features a wide range of steels, styles and finishes but each one has a high level of quality and finish in common.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TSUNEHISA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49466813907224,"sku":"TNHS-ZA18-ST-165","price":264.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0908\/9141\/9928\/files\/TSUNEHISA_ZA18_SANTOKU165_1.jpg?v=1734175344"},{"product_id":"r2-sg2-santoku-170mm","title":"Takamura Migaki SG2 Santoku 170mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eKnife Type: Santoku       \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSteel Type: R2\/SG2 (Stain resistant steel)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBlade Hardness: HRC 62-63\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBlade Length: 170mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHandle Material: RedPakka wood\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis knife is where Japanese Knife Garage began.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe first time I used a Takamura SG2 knife in Japan, I was genuinely shocked by its cutting performance. I had been working as a chef for many years and had used countless knives, but this was different. The sharpness, ease of cutting, and overall performance immediately stood out.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter using it, I knew I wanted to bring this knife to Australia and share it with other chefs and home cooks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTakamura Hamono is a highly respected knife maker based in Takefu, Fukui Prefecture, one of Japan’s most famous knife-making regions. Many Japanese knife enthusiasts already know the Takamura name, but at the time it was difficult to find these knives in Australia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring the COVID period, I travelled to Fukui Prefecture to meet the company boss in person because I wanted to carry these knives through Japanese Knife Garage. That visit eventually led to the opportunity to offer Takamura knives here in Australia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEven today, this remains one of the knives I recommend most confidently.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe SG2 powder steel offers exceptional edge retention, while Takamura’s incredibly thin blade geometry creates a level of cutting performance that is difficult to describe until you experience it yourself. The knife moves through ingredients with almost no resistance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMany customers tell me that this is the sharpest knife they have ever used. 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