Kotetsu VG-10 Damascus Santoku 180mm, Handmade Knife, 17 Layer Hammered Finish, Stainless Steel, Seki Japan

Kotetsu Damascus Santoku 180mm

Name: Kotetsu VG-10 Damascus Santoku 180mm, Handmade Knife, 17 Layer Hammered Finish, Stainless Steel, Seki Japan
Brand: Kotetsu
Price: 54600 JPY
Availability: OutOfStock

Kotetsu VG-10 Damascus Santoku 180mm, Handmade Knife, 17 Layer Hammered Finish, Stainless Steel, Seki Japan

¥54,600

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Documented

We traveled to Seki, the city that has made blades for 800 years, to document how its knives are made.

From Seki City, the historic heart of Japanese cutlery, comes this Kotetsu Santoku. The Santoku (meaning "Three Virtues") is the most popular household knife in Japan, shorter and more nimble than a chef's knife, and built to handle vegetables, fish, and meat equally well.

The blade is crafted from high-performance VG-10 stainless steel, a material known for excellent edge retention and high resistance to rust. That makes it a strong choice for home cooks who want professional sharpness without the maintenance demands of carbon steel.

Appearance

The blade carries a 17-layer Damascus pattern overlaid with a hammered (tsuchime) finish. The hammered texture creates small air pockets that reduce friction and help keep food from sticking to the blade while cutting. While machine-formed for precision, each blade is hand-sharpened by artisans in Seki, so it arrives razor-sharp out of the box. The handle is durable, water-resistant Pakkawood with a comfortable grip.

Specifications:

Blade material: VG-10 stainless steel
Blade length: 180 mm
Blade style: Santoku (all-purpose), 17-layer Damascus, hammered finish
Handle: Pakkawood
Handle length: 133 mm
Handle thickness: 20 mm
Origin: Seki, Gifu, Japan

Care: Although this knife is stainless steel, hand-wash and dry it thoroughly after each use to protect the edge and finish. Do not use a dishwasher. Do not cut frozen food, bones, or other extremely hard objects.

Shipping: Ships from Japan with tracking. Delivery times, shipping rates, and customs and duty handling are set out in our Shipping Policy.

Although this knife is stainless steel, hand-wash and dry it thoroughly after each use to protect the edge and finish. Do not use a dishwasher. Do not cut frozen food, bones, or other extremely hard objects.

Questions about caring for this piece? Email support@j-doc.jp.

Shipping
Every order ships from Japan with a tracking number. In-stock items are dispatched within 1 to 3 business days. Made-to-order pieces take about one month to make, as noted on the product page. Once shipped, delivery usually takes 1 to 3 weeks depending on your location. See estimates by region.

Shipping cost
Free shipping on orders over around US$200. Smaller orders ship at a flat rate of ¥2,000 (around US$13).

Import duties
United States: import duties are prepaid by us and included in the price, so there is nothing extra to pay on delivery. Other countries: your local customs may charge import duties and taxes on delivery, and these are paid by the recipient.

Packaging
Your order arrives intact, or we replace or refund it. Fragile pieces are wrapped in several protective layers. If anything arrives damaged, email a photo to support@j-doc.jp within 10 days of delivery.

Returns
You can request a return within 10 days of receiving your order, as long as the item is unused and in its original packaging. Made-to-order and personalized items cannot be returned. To start a return, contact support@j-doc.jp. See our Refund Policy for details.