{"title":"Santoku Knives","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe santoku is Japan's answer to the Western chef knife, a versatile blade designed for the \"three virtues\" of slicing, dicing, and mincing. Its flatter profile and shorter length (typically 7 inches) make it ideal for cooks who prefer a push-cut or up-and-down chopping motion rather than the rocking technique used with curved Western blades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhere the santoku excels is vegetable preparation. The wide, flat blade creates full contact with the cutting board, producing clean cuts through everything from paper-thin cucumber slices to dense sweet potato rounds. The lighter weight compared to a Western chef knife also reduces fatigue during extended prep sessions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOur santoku knives are available across multiple series, from the entry-level \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/xinzuo-yi-series-knives\"\u003eYi Series\u003c\/a\u003e in German-style steel to the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/xinzuo-mo-series-knives\"\u003eMo Series\u003c\/a\u003e in 67-layer Damascus. Each shares the classic santoku geometry (flat edge, sheepsfoot tip, wide blade) while the steel and handle construction vary to suit different budgets and preferences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSantoku Guides\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDeciding between a santoku and a chef knife? Our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/santoku-vs-chef-knife\"\u003esantoku vs chef knife comparison\u003c\/a\u003e breaks down the practical differences. For dedicated vegetable prep, you might also consider the \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/nakiri-knife-guide\"\u003enakiri\u003c\/a\u003e, our guide compares the two approaches. Learn more about cutting techniques in our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/knife-technique-rock-chop-push-cut-pull-slice\"\u003eknife techniques guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse also: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/chef-knives\"\u003eChef Knives\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/nakiri-knives\"\u003eNakiri Knives\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/best-starter-knives\"\u003eBest Starter Knives\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"xinzuo-lan-santoku-knife-7-inch","title":"7\" Santoku Knife - Lan Series (B37)","description":"\u003cp\u003eMeet the master of precision and versatility. The 7-inch Santoku, or \"three virtues\" knife, is the beloved Japanese all-rounder. It's designed to excel at slicing, dicing, and mincing, making it a favorite for fast, efficient prep and a perfect high-performance alternative to a traditional chef knife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Santoku Advantage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike a curved Western chef knife, the Santoku's flatter profile is built for a fast, efficient \"push-cutting\" motion. This gives you laser-precise results, paper-thin slices of vegetables, and makes quick work of fish and proteins. It's nimble, balanced, and a true joy to use for all your daily prep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Powder Steel Advantage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \"LAN\" series is built for incredible performance. At its heart is a 14Cr14MoVNb powder-steel core, an advanced steel that is incredibly hard and fine-grained. This means it can be sharpened to a steeper, more acute angle—and it \u003cem\u003eholds\u003c\/em\u003e that razor edge far longer than conventional steels. The core is then wrapped in 73 layers of beautiful Damascus steel for added protection and a stunning, unique finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBalanced for Comfort\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA great knife is an extension of your hand. The hand-polished olive wood handle has an organic, flowing shape, providing a naturally comfortable, ergonomic grip for balanced control. Each handle has its own unique grain, making your knife truly one-of-a-kind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Steel:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14Cr14MoVNb Powder-Steel Core wrapped in 73-layer Damascus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 62-64 HRC (Vacuum Heat Treated)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7-inch Santoku\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Polished Olive Wood (Hidden Tang)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ideal for rapid vegetable prep, precise slicing, and fine mincing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e LAN (B37)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eComplete Your Core Set\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePair with the LAN 8.5 inch Chef Knife and LAN 8.5 inch Bread Knife for a versatile daily prep trio.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Xinzuo Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43720218804275,"sku":"B37-RS","price":129.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0668\/0441\/6563\/files\/7-santoku-knife-b37-2893823.jpg?v=1762745757"},{"product_id":"hezhen-supreme-santoku-knife-7-inch","title":"7\" Santoku Knife - Supreme Series (X02)","description":"\u003cp\u003eMeet the Japanese all-rounder, a favorite in kitchens worldwide. The 7-inch Santoku, or \"three virtues\" knife, is the master of slicing, dicing, and mincing. It's the perfect, fast-moving partner for all your daily prep, especially vegetables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Santoku Advantage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike a curved Western chef knife, the Santoku's flatter profile is built for a fast, efficient \"push-cutting\" motion. This gives you laser-precise results, paper-thin slices of vegetables, and makes quick work of fish and proteins. It's nimble, balanced, and a true joy to use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA Classic, No-Fuss Workhorse\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis blade is crafted from classic German 1.4116 (X50CrMoV15) stainless steel. This is the trusted steel of professional kitchens, loved for its perfect balance of sharpness, durability, and extreme corrosion resistance. It's tough, easy to sharpen, and built to last. The \u003cstrong\u003efull-tang\u003c\/strong\u003e construction means one solid piece of steel runs from the blade's tip to the handle's end, giving you superior strength and a confident, balanced feel. 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The 5\" Santoku is the shorter, more nimble version of the Mo Series workhorse. Same push-cut flat profile. Smaller footprint, more control in tighter spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Santoku Advantage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flat belly is what makes a santoku a santoku. Instead of rocking, you push straight down through cucumber rounds or capsicum strips and lift cleanly off the board. At 5 inches this one is especially direct: your hand stays close to the board, and the tip doesn't hang over the edge of the food before the heel reaches the board. It's the knife you'll grab for prep work where a longer blade feels heavy and imprecise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDamascus Steel, Burnt Oak Handle\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe core is 10Cr15CoMoV high-carbon stainless, wrapped in 67 layers of Damascus and vacuum heat-treated to 60-62 HRC. That edge \u003cem\u003eholds\u003c\/em\u003e through a prep session rather than dulling on the third capsicum. The burnt oak handle with its red G10 accent ring sits firmly in a pinch grip whether you're doing fast coin cuts or slow deliberate slices. Full-tang construction means the weight doesn't shift when you press down through something dense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Steel:\u003c\/strong\u003e 67-layer Damascus with 10Cr15CoMoV core\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60-62 HRC (Vacuum Heat Treated)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5-inch Santoku, flat-profile push-cut\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Burnt Oak with Red G10 Accent, full-tang\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Push-cutting vegetables, slicing fish fillets, and any prep where a shorter, lighter blade gives you more control than a full-size santoku.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mo Series (X06)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e X06-5RS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eComplete Your Set\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePair it with other pieces in the Mo Series for a kitchen lineup that shares the same burnt oak handles, 67-layer Damascus cladding, and red G10 accent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Xinzuo Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44212310573107,"sku":"X06-5RS","price":74.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0668\/0441\/6563\/files\/5-santoku-knife-mo-series-x06-8714667.jpg?v=1776590958"},{"product_id":"5-5-inch-santoku-knife-retro-series-pm8s-5-5rs","title":"5.5\" Santoku Knife - Retro Series (PM8S)","description":"\u003cp\u003eReach for this when a full 7-inch santoku is too much knife for the job. Halving cherry tomatoes, slicing a single capsicum, trimming herbs off the stem, or prepping a small bowl of shallots - these are jobs where the shorter length actually helps. You're not fighting extra blade weight, and the flat belly stays in full contact with the board through the cut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCompact Length, Same Santoku Geometry\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 5.5-inch length puts this in the same category as a utility knife, but the profile is pure santoku: nearly flat belly and no tip curve to push produce away on the downstroke. That flat belly is what you want when you're shaving zucchini into thin coins or running through a bunch of spring onions without the forward tip of a chef knife pushing the food away. Lighter in the hand than its 7-inch sibling, it's also the knife that works well for smaller hands or tighter prep spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRetro Handle, Familiar Foundation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blade is 3-layer 10Cr15CoMoV composite steel - hard high-carbon core with two flanking layers of softer stainless for corrosion resistance - vacuum heat-treated to 60-62 HRC. It \u003cem\u003eholds\u003c\/em\u003e a keen edge without the brittleness of a single-steel hard blade. The octagonal Red Wood handle with genuine black buffalo horn collar matches the rest of the Retro Series, so it sits naturally alongside the larger knives in the block.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Steel:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3-Layer 10Cr15CoMoV Composite Steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60-62 HRC (Vacuum Heat Treated)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.5-inch Santoku\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red Wood \u0026amp; Black Buffalo Horn (Octagonal), full tang\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Quick vegetable prep, slicing soft produce like tomatoes and mushrooms, and any push-cut task where a shorter, lighter blade is the better choice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Retro Series (PM8S)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e PM8S-5.5RS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eComplete Your Set\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePair it with the Retro 7\" Santoku (PM8S-RS) when you need extra reach for larger produce, or the Retro 8.5\" Chef Knife (PM8S-CS) for the rock-chopping tasks where this flat santoku profile isn't the right tool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Xinzuo Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44212312801331,"sku":"PM8S-5.5RS","price":63.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0668\/0441\/6563\/files\/55-santoku-knife-retro-series-pm8s-4820421.jpg?v=1776590955"},{"product_id":"5-5-inch-santoku-knife-zhen-series-pm8o-5-5rs","title":"5.5\" Santoku Knife - Zhen Series (PM8O)","description":"\u003cp\u003eReach for this when the job is too compact for a full Santoku but too much blade for a utility knife. At 5.5 inches, this sits between the two: short enough to move fast on a small board, long enough to push-cut a whole zucchini or slice a block of firm cheese without the blade running out before the ingredient does. It's the Santoku profile you actually want for a smaller kitchen or a lighter hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Santoku Advantage, in a Shorter Format\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flat belly is what makes a Santoku a Santoku. On the downstroke, the whole edge contacts the board at once rather than rocking heel-to-tip like a Western chef knife. That geometry produces even slices, every pass, whether you're shaving radish paper-thin for a slaw, dicing a capsicum into even pieces, or cutting spring onions into rings without any of them rolling away. At 5.5 inches, it's nimble enough to handle smaller tasks without feeling like overkill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e67-Layer Damascus, the Same Core as the Full Santoku\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blade is built on a 10Cr15CoMoV core wrapped in 67 layers of Damascus cladding, then vacuum heat-treated to 60-62 HRC. The edge \u003cem\u003estays\u003c\/em\u003e keen through repetitive push cuts, which is where a softer blade would start to lose its bite before you're halfway through a vegetable prep. The olive wood and black buffalo horn handle sits in an octagonal full-tang construction, with the balance point landing right where the hand pinches for push-cut control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Steel:\u003c\/strong\u003e 67-layer Damascus with 10Cr15CoMoV core\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60-62 HRC (Vacuum Heat Treated)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.5-inch Santoku (flat belly, push-cut profile)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Olive Wood \u0026amp; Black Buffalo Horn (Octagonal), full-tang\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Push-cut vegetable prep on a compact board: zucchini, capsicum, radish, spring onions, and firm cheese where even slices matter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zhen Series (PM8O)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e PM8O-5.5RS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eComplete Your Set\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePair it with the Zhen 8.5\" Chef Knife (PM8O-CS) for the heavier board work this smaller blade isn't sized for, and the Zhen 3.5\" Paring Knife (PM8O-SG) for in-hand jobs where even 5.5 inches is more blade than the task needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Xinzuo Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44212314210355,"sku":"PM8O-5.5RS","price":84.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0668\/0441\/6563\/files\/55-santoku-knife-zhen-series-pm8o-4612984.jpg?v=1776590951"},{"product_id":"7-inch-santoku-knife-zhen-series-pm8o-rs","title":"7\" Santoku Knife - Zhen Series (PM8O)","description":"\u003cp\u003eReach for this when the cutting board has a pile of zucchini to turn into coins or a daikon to shave paper-thin. The 7\" Santoku is a push-cut specialist: the flat belly sits flush against the board on the downstroke, so every slice lands even, and you lift straight back up rather than rocking the heel forward. No front-loaded tip, no half-contact cuts. Just the whole edge doing the work on every pass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Santoku Advantage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Western chef knife rocks. A Santoku pushes. That difference is most obvious on radishes sliced paper-thin for a slaw, or zucchini coins that all need to come out the same width from a hundred quick strokes. The flat profile keeps each slice repeatable because the blade's geometry doesn't change from the start of the cut to the end. It's also what you want for fish fillets, where the drag of a curved edge can tear the flesh rather than slice it clean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e67-Layer Damascus, Full-Tang Balance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe core is 10Cr15CoMoV, vacuum heat-treated to 60-62 HRC, wrapped in 67 layers of Damascus cladding. That hardness is why the edge \u003cem\u003estays\u003c\/em\u003e keen through the repetitive push cuts that a Santoku session involves. A softer blade would start losing its bite before you're halfway through a vegetable prep. The pakka-wood handle is full-tang, balanced with the weight forward so the push stroke doesn't fight you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Steel:\u003c\/strong\u003e 67-layer Damascus with 10Cr15CoMoV core\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60-62 HRC (Vacuum Heat Treated)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7-inch Santoku (flat belly, push-cut profile)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pakka-wood, full-tang\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Push-cut vegetable prep: zucchini coins, radish paper-thin, fish fillets, and anything where even slices across the full board stroke matter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zhen Series (PM8O)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e PM8O-RS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eComplete Your Set\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePair it with the Zhen 8\" Bread Knife (PM8O-MB) for the serrated work this flat grind isn't suited to, and the Zhen 3.5\" Paring Knife (PM8O-SG) for the small in-hand jobs where seven inches is more blade than the task calls for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Xinzuo Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44212314865715,"sku":"PM8O-RS","price":106.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0668\/0441\/6563\/files\/7-santoku-knife-zhen-series-pm8o-5937429.jpg?v=1776590950"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0668\/0441\/6563\/collections\/santoku-knives-4980895.jpg?v=1770232753","url":"https:\/\/xinzuo.com.au\/collections\/santoku-knives.oembed","provider":"Xinzuo Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}