Kyoto VG10 Damascus Santoku 165mm

Kyoto 17-Layer Damascus × VG10 Santoku 165mm

A 165mm santoku knife forged in Kyoto with a VG10 high-carbon stainless core and 17-layer Damascus cladding.
Elegant ripples, lasting sharpness, and craftsmanship you can trust—made for chefs, made for everyday.

The Damascus pattern shines with quiet sophistication, while each edge is hand-finished for effortless, satisfying cuts through daily prep.

Performance

VG10 stainless core: Sharp, hard, and resistant to chipping and wear.
17-layer Damascus cladding: Adds flexibility and strength while protecting the core.
Precise edge geometry: Smooth entry, clean cuts, and easy food release.
Balanced construction: Tough yet light, designed for stability and comfort at the board.

Craftsmanship

Made in Kyoto, Japan — a city with nearly 300 years of kitchen toolmaking heritage.
Every process, from steel selection to heat treatment, grinding, and hand-finishing, is handled by specialists.
Refined Kyoto sensibility meets disciplined Japanese manufacturing, resulting in beauty and precision that serve you daily.

Specifications

Blade length: 165mm
Blade height: 47mm
Thickness at spine: 1.8mm
Bevel / Edge: Double (50/50)
Handle material: Laminated reinforced wood
Weight: Approx. 143g
Made in: Japan (Kyoto)

Use & Care

• Handwash in warm water and towel dry
• Do not cut frozen foods
• Use a sharpening stone, not a honing steel, to re-sharpen your Japanese knives
• Avoid pull-through or roller-type sharpeners, which may change the original edge angle and reduce sharpness over time