{"product_id":"couteau-japonais-santoku-vg10-forge-lame-martelee-18cm","title":"Japanese-Style Santoku Knife – VG10 Steel – Forged and Hammered Blade – 7.1-Inch (18 cm)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eKensei Kaizen™ Japanese Santoku knife in VG10 steel – forged and hammered 7-inch (18 cm) blade\u003c\/strong\u003e is the Japanese-style “three virtues” knife: one knife for meat, fish, and vegetables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Is a Santoku Knife?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSantoku means “three virtues” in Japanese, referring to its three uses: meat, fish, and vegetables. More compact than a \u003ca href=\"\/en-us\/collections\/couteau-de-chef\"\u003eJapanese-style chef's knife\u003c\/a\u003e, it is the ideal all-purpose knife for everyday cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVG10 Steel, Forged and Hammered Blade\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVG10 is a Japanese steel well known in cutlery. The 7-inch (18 cm) blade is forged, then given a hammered finish that is as attractive as it is typical of Japanese-style knives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho Is It For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHome cooks and food enthusiasts who want one versatile Japanese-style knife\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEveryday use: meat, fish, and vegetables\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGift idea for a cooking enthusiast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e“Three virtues” knife: meat, fish, and vegetables\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVG10 steel blade, forged and hammered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade length: 7 inches (18 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand wash only, then dry immediately. Store on a \u003ca href=\"\/en-us\/products\/porte-couteau-magnetique\"\u003emagnetic wall-mounted knife holder\u003c\/a\u003e or with a blade guard. Sharpen regularly on a whetstone (sharpening stone), with a honing steel, or with our \u003ca href=\"\/en-us\/products\/affuteur-de-couteaux-a-rouler-magnetique\"\u003emagnetic roll sharpener\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYou May Also Like\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompare it with the \u003ca href=\"\/en-us\/products\/couteau-japonais-santoku-vg10-lame-martelee-18cm\"\u003eVG10 Santoku with a hammered 7-inch (18 cm) blade\u003c\/a\u003e or the \u003ca href=\"\/en-us\/products\/couteau-santoku-akita\"\u003eAkita 67-layer Damascus Santoku\u003c\/a\u003e. Explore the full \u003ca href=\"\/en-us\/collections\/santoku-2\"\u003eSantoku collection\u003c\/a\u003e, our \u003ca href=\"\/en-us\/collections\/santoku\"\u003eJapanese-style Santoku knives\u003c\/a\u003e, our \u003ca href=\"\/en-us\/collections\/couteaux-quotidien\"\u003eeveryday Japanese-style knives\u003c\/a\u003e, and our \u003ca href=\"\/en-us\/collections\/nakiri\"\u003eNakiri knives\u003c\/a\u003e for vegetables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSantoku or chef's knife: which should I choose?\u003c\/strong\u003e The Santoku is more compact and easier to handle, which makes it ideal for everyday cooking. A chef's knife (Gyuto knife) is longer and better suited to large cutting jobs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it dishwasher safe?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. Hand wash it and dry it immediately to protect the VG10 steel and its edge.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KenseiKaizen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56532767211865,"sku":"14:10#Knife with Gift Box","price":114.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0978\/9603\/8745\/files\/Image_uvkoy5uvkoy5uvko_1_1.png?v=1790497953","url":"https:\/\/kenseikaizen.fr\/en-us\/products\/couteau-japonais-santoku-vg10-forge-lame-martelee-18cm","provider":"KenseiKaizen","version":"1.0","type":"link"}