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  • Haruyuki Kokuto Santoku 165mm from Haruyuki
  • Haruyuki Kokuto Santoku 165mm from Haruyuki
  • Haruyuki Kokuto Santoku 165mm from Haruyuki
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Haruyuki Kokuto Santoku 165mm

Haruyuki Kokuto Santoku 165mm

$167.00 USD
$167.00 USD
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The Haruyuki Kokuto is forged from a modern high-tech stainless steel called Ginsan, which was specially designed to cut much like traditional Japanese high-carbon steel without being a rusty pain in the butt! You get the joy of cutting with a traditional Japanese knife but none of the fussy maintenance. Truly, the best of both worlds.

The lighter Japanese ‘wa handle’ gives the knife a forward balance that allows it to fall through food effortlessly and do more of the work for you, which I absolutely love. Combined with a rustic ‘nashiji’ finish that looks like the skin of an Asian pear, it’s a traditionally elegant blade.

Haruyuki knives are made in a way that combines ancient Japanese tradition with efficient modern technology: blades are forged by machine for unparalleled precision, consistency, and affordability. Skilled artisans complete each step lovingly, from polishing and sharpening the blade to affixing its handle. The resulting knives have the feel and aesthetics of a traditional handmade knife while being more accessible to young cooks and folks starting their knife collection.

About the Shape - This is also a multi purpose knife, but with a slight vegetable bias. Santoku means 'Three Virtues' or 'To solve Three Problems'. The virtues or problems are slicing, dicing and mincing. Santoku is usually found in 160mm - 190mm lengths. These are more and more popular in Western kitchens due to the unique shape and smaller easy to handle size.

 

Shape Santoku
Maintenance Level Low
Blade Length 165 mm |
Blade Height 47.3 mm
Thickness 2.1 mm / 1.2 mm
ⓘAbove the Heel / 1cm from the tip.
Weight 119 g
Steel Type Ginsan Stainless Steel with Stainless Steel Cladding
Rockwell Hardness 60 - 62
Edge/Bevel Double (50/50)
Handle Wa (Japanese) Handle - Oval Cherrywood Black Pakkawood Collar
Knife Line Haruyuki Kokuto
Brand Haruyuki
Made in Tosa, Kochi, Japan

Stainless steel is super handy because it doesn’t rust or stain easily like carbon steel. That said, remember it is stain-less, not stain-never. While it is much easier to care for than high-carbon steel, it does benefit from proper use: use it, wash it, dry it and put it away. Always avoid the dishwasher!

USE  

• Only cut food you can bite through with this knife. Hard foods can chip the blade. No olive pits, bones,  lobster shells, woody stems or parmesan rinds. Cutting frozen food is especially bad  because the cold will make hard steel even more brittle. If you wouldn’t chew it with  your own teeth, don’t cut it.  

• Your cutting surface is the biggest culprit of dulling your knife. Use wood. End  grain wood is especially good. Plastic can be fine too, but certainly not glass,  granite or bamboo. 

• The edge of your knife works best sliding forwards or backwards. Scraping the  knife edge sideways will dull or damage the edge. Instead, use the spine of the knife to move foods across the cutting board. Do not twist the edge or pry with the edge, this is the worst screwdriver you ever bought and these motions will certainly  damage the edge. Listen to the knife! If you can hear the edge making a “tink”  sound on the cutting board, change what you are doing.  

CLEANING  

• After use, wash the knife by hand with regular dish soap, rinse with hot water  and dry by hand immediately. Dishwashers are very bad for knives.  

• Wood handles may dry out over time and exposure to water. Simply treat them  with some food safe wax.

STORING  

• Protect the edge for your safety and to avoid edge damage. A simple blade cover  will do the trick if you keep knives in a drawer or in a travel case.  

• The convenient wall magnet made with wood is a great way to show off your knives.  Be sure to put it back spine first, then roll it onto the blade face. This will keep the  edge from contacting the wood first.  

• The good ol’ counter top block can keep knives at the ready and protected, so  can drawer inserts. Whatever the method, it should keep the edge from touching  anything else. 

Shipping and Returns

We aim to ship your order within 1 business day at Knifewear, if there is a hold up, we'll aim to let you know and give you a timeline.

We offer $3 shipping on orders over $100* anywhere in Canada and $200* to customers in the USA. We ship worldwide, and offer up to the minute rates from our shipping partner DHL.

*Konro Grills and some other larger items are excluded from the free shipping offer.

How do I make a return on an online order?
No worries, we've got you sorted. Head over to https://knifewear.mom/returns and follow the prompts. 

Can I pick up my order Curbside / At the store?
Absolutely, as long as all the items you are looking for are in stock at the location you want to pickup from, you'll be able to select that at the checkout. If one or more items aren't at your preferred location we are happy to ship it to you. 

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Overall rating: 4.908046 / 5 from 174 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

The Haruyuki Kokuto Santoku 165mm knife combines traditional Japanese craftsmanship with modern technology, offering a lightweight, balanced, and beautifully finished blade. Customers praise its exceptional sharpness, comfortable handle, and elegant appearance, making it a versatile and highly-regarded tool for various cutting tasks.

Summary topics

  • Knife Weight: 9%
  • Handle Comfort: 5%
  • Customer Service: 6%
  • Blade Sharpness: 9%
  • Knife Quality: 12%

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Review highlights

  • "Great quality, weight and length Would definitely recommend Good customer service in the store" — Jocelyn M.
  • "Blade is beautiful and the quality is amazing for an affordable price." — Kathy P.
  • "Fantastic blade but was really happy with the quick online response and curbside pick up offered in Vancouver." — Paul B.

Reviews

Excellent Knives and Friendly, Knowledgeable Staff

"Knifewear in Edmonton is always a pleasure to visit. They primarily carry very high-quality knives, along with a well-chosen selection of other kitchen equipment and accessories. The staff are friendly, knowledgeable, and clearly passionate about what they sell. I often find myself stopping in just to browse because the range of knives and related kitchen items is so impressive. Between the excellent selection and the great people working there, it is a shop I’m always happy to recommend."

— Murray G. (5/5)

I love the knife it

"I love the knife it just feels great in the hand. The staff were stellar I highly recommend this shop"

— Ray P. (5/5)

Solid knife for day to day work

"Well balanced and sharp. I use this knife for most tasks currently, from fine delicate work to even times when I need to break down chicken, this knife is able to cover most basics well."

— Matthew W. (5/5)

Amazing!

"I actually bought this one as a gift. She really enjoys it and is amazed by its sharpness. It is her first Japanese knives. It won’t be her last. Thank you for your help in choosing! Cheers!"

— Jim B. (5/5)

Excellent knife!

"I gifted this knife to some dear friends to express my appreciation for hosting me in their home for a week. They love it!"

— David S. (5/5)

Excellent service! Staff were very

"Excellent service! Staff were very insightful, patient, and helpful. I had a great experience as this was my first big knife purchase. Will definitely return."

— Kayla c. (5/5)

Great knife

"I really like the weight and balance of the knife, it feels very natural in my hand."

— Tom M. (5/5)

Rad knife and sharp as hell

"This knife is incredible. Easy to use, beautiful to look at and sharp as ever. Makes cutting and cooking way more fun and gives such ease while cutting."

— Brenda C. (5/5)

Good entry level Santoku

"Seemed to lose an edge quickly since new but it could have been poor user technique. Reser with ceramic rod and will monitor. Lightweight knife. Feels well balanced."

— Mark L. (4/5)

Great knife

"High quality product suggested by knowledgeable friendly staff. It's always a pleasure to walk into this store!"

— Corie C. (5/5)

Q&A

Do you have a recommended knife guard for this knife?
Definitely! I would grab this one https://knifewear.mom/products/knifewear-blade-guard-200mm?variant=5275499908 or this one https://knifewear.mom/products/artisan-revere-santoku-leather-saya?variant=39431505838254
I just received this knife as a gift and I was wondering if comes pre-sharpened or if I have to get it sharpened before using it?
Hey John, it is fully sharpened, you are good to use it!
Would it be possible to have a name engraved onto this?
Hey there - we don't do engraving on any of our knives here, and through my experience any knife with this type of Nashiji finish is very difficult to get engraved in general. A quick google search for engraving places in your area is probably a great way to start, as they will probably be able to do some kind of engraving in the handle, but I wouldn't hold out for engraving upon the blade itself. Sorry about that!!

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