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7.5" Santoku Knife - X1 Series (X01)
The X1 Series santoku is Xinzuo's flagship all-rounder. A 73-layer Damascus blade over a 14Cr14MoVNb powder-steel core, ground to 15 degrees per side and set into an olive wood handle. The flat-ish profile and 190mm edge are built for clean push cuts through vegetables, fish and boneless meat.
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15° Per Side
Golden Angle edge
62 HRC
Powder-steel core
73-Layer Damascus
Olive wood handle
DESCRIPTION
The 7.5 inch santoku is the all-rounder for precise, push-cut slicing — fish, vegetables, boneless meat — with the flat profile and nimble length Japanese-style cooks love. The Xinzuo X1 Series delivers it in flagship form.
An Edge That Stays Razor-Sharp
A 14Cr14MoVNb high-carbon powder-steel core hardened to HRC 62-64 keeps this santoku slicing cleanly far longer between sharpenings, while 73 layers of Damascus give every blade a unique rippling pattern.
Balanced for Control
The full-tang build and curved Italian olive wood handle put the weight exactly where you want it for confident, controlled cuts.
Specifications
- Type: Santoku Knife
- Blade length: 7.5 inch
- Steel: 14Cr14MoVNb powder-steel core
- Construction: 73-layer Damascus, full tang
- Hardness: HRC 62-64
- Handle: Italian olive wood
Discover the rest of the Xinzuo X1 Series and pair your santoku with its flagship companions.
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THE NERDY BITS
- Blade type: Santoku
- Blade length: 7.5 in / 190mm
- Blade material: 73-layer Damascus over 14Cr14MoVNb powder steel core
- Cladding: 72 layers 316/316L stainless steel
- Hardness: 62±2 HRC
- Edge: 15 degrees per side, double bevel
- Blade thickness: 2.2mm at spine
- Heat treatment: Vacuum heat treatment + deep freeze
- Blade finish: Polished and sandblasted
- Handle: Olive wood, full tang
- Weight: 238g
- Care: Hand wash only, not dishwasher safe
- Origin: Yangjiang, Guangdong, China
- Design: Steve Cheng; Gold, 2024 London Design Awards
- Warranty: Lifetime guarantee
X1 Flagship Series
The everyday santoku, built like a flagship
The santoku is the knife you reach for most: a flat-ish profile and short, nimble 190mm blade that rocks less and pushes more. The X1 puts that all-rounder geometry on Xinzuo's flagship build — a powder-steel core, 73-layer Damascus and an olive wood handle. One knife for vegetables, fish and boneless proteins, made to a standard most people only buy once.
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Why a santoku
Push cuts, flat board contact, no rocking
Santoku means 'three virtues' — meat, fish and vegetables. The flatter belly sits closer to the board, so you cut with a straight downward push rather than a rolling chop. That suits high-volume vegetable prep and precise slicing. At 238g the X1 is balanced rather than heavy, so it stays nimble through a long board session.
- 190mm blade
- 238g
- flat-ish profile
- push-cut geometry
The steel
Powder-steel core, 73-layer Damascus
The cutting core is 14Cr14MoVNb powder steel, hardened to 62±2 HRC through vacuum heat treatment and a deep-freeze cycle for a fine, stable grain. It is clad in 72 layers of 316/316L stainless on each side for a true 73-layer Damascus blade. The result is a hard, keen edge with corrosion-resistant flanks. Blade stock is 2.2mm at the spine, with a polished and sandblasted finish that helps food release.
Specification
The details.
TypeSantoku Knife
Blade length190.0mm
Spine2.2mm
Weight238g
Steel14Cr14MoVNb (powder)
Cladding73-layer Damascus
Hardness62±2 HRC
Edge angle15° degrees per side (double bevel, the 'Golden Angle')
HandleOlive Wood
Made inChina (Yangjiang, Guangdong)
Hand-wash only — not dishwasher safe.
In the hand
Olive wood, full tang
A full-tang construction runs the steel through an olive wood handle — each piece carries its own grain, so no two are identical. The award-winning profile (designed by Steve Cheng, Gold at the 2024 London Design Awards) keeps weight balanced toward the hand for control during fine work. Hand wash and dry after use; this is not a dishwasher knife.
The difference
Why this knife
Xinzuo X1 santoku
- 73-layer Damascus over 14Cr14MoVNb powder steel
- 62±2 HRC, vacuum + deep-freeze heat treat
- 15° per side double bevel
- Full-tang olive wood handle
- Gold, 2024 London Design Awards
Generic stainless santoku
- Single stamped stainless blade, no cladding
- Softer, lower hardness, dulls sooner
- Factory edge, often blunter than 15°
- Moulded synthetic handle, partial tang
- No design pedigree
In the box
Everything it comes with.
- 7.5 inch (190mm) Damascus santoku knife
- Gift box
- Instruction manual / product qualification certificate
Arrives ready to gift.
Flagship Series
Ready when you are.
X1 Flagship Series
Add to cart — $180.95- 30-day returns
- Free shipping over $100
- Lifetime warranty
FAQs
Is this a real Damascus blade?
Yes. It is a genuine 73-layer Damascus blade — a 14Cr14MoVNb powder-steel core clad in 72 layers of 316/316L stainless steel.
What is the edge angle?
15 degrees per side, a double bevel Xinzuo calls the 'Golden Angle'. It is keen enough for fine slicing yet robust enough for daily prep.
How hard is the blade?
62±2 HRC. The powder-steel core is set by vacuum heat treatment and a deep-freeze cycle for a fine, stable grain that holds an edge.
What is a santoku good for, and how is it different from a chef's knife?
The santoku is a nimble all-rounder for vegetables, fish and boneless meat. Its flatter profile favours straight push cuts and close board contact, where a chef's knife is built to rock.
Can I put it in the dishwasher?
No. Hand wash and dry after use. Avoid cutting hard or frozen items, and hone regularly to keep the edge true.
What handle is it?
A full-tang olive wood handle. The grain varies piece to piece, so each knife is slightly different.
Does it come with a warranty?
Yes, a lifetime guarantee. Some regional distributors state a 10-year term.
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