The Santoku shape is a Japanese multi purpose knife. Ideal for a home cook. Santoku means “three virtues” therefore it can be used on meats, fish and vegetables.

Crafted by the legendary blacksmith Masanobu Okada, these knives are iron clad with a core of Shiragami #2 steel. The handles are a traditional Japanese WA handle made from Keyaki wood with a brown wood ferrule. The black Kurouchi finish is also referred to as the “blacksmith’s finish”. The knife will retain the black residue from the forging process, which gives it a traditional look with a rustic charm.

Important information; Carbon steel knives will oxidise and discolour. This is not a fault, it is a nature of the material. They must be dried after use and traditionally they are treated after use with camellia oil which inhibits the oxidation process. If the fact that carbon steel requires a little bit more maintenance is of concern then a laminated or folded steel knife should be considered. You can purchase rust erasers to clean the blades.

All Kin Knives come with a lifetime guarantee as long as they are treated correctly in accordance with our care instructions.

We ship worldwide.

How much does delivery cost?

Select products qualify for free shipping.
Standard delivery to the United Kingdom is £6.95.
Express delivery (must order before 1 pm) within the UK is available for £8.95.
International delivery for only £19.95.

When will my order be shipped?

If the Express option is selected, we endeavour to despatch your order the same day if ordered before 1pm. All other orders – including international deliveries – will be shipped within 1-2 working days.

When will my order arrive?

Express orders should arrive the next working day for Mainland UK, if ordered before 1 pm. Express orders within the UK but not Mainland will be delivered within 3 working days. For all other orders, we aim to deliver inside 7 working days to the UK and 14 working days overseas. If for some reason we are unable to deliver within this time, we will contact you to let you know when to expect them. In cases of unacceptable delay, we will offer a full refund.