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7" Santoku Knife - Li Series (X04)
The Li Series 7-inch Santoku is a powder-steel all-rounder built for the home cook who wants one knife to do most of the work. The flat-ish profile and 178mm blade favour clean push cuts through vegetables, herbs and boneless protein. A 145-layer M390 Damascus blade sits over a black carbon-fibre handle, and it ships in a handcrafted Acacia wood gift box.
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M390 Core
145-Layer Damascus
60-62 HRC
Powder Steel
15 Per Side
Carbon Fibre Handle
DESCRIPTION
The 7-inch santoku is built for precision: clean push-cuts, fine dicing, and paper-thin slices of vegetables, fish and boneless meat. Its flatter profile and nimble length make it the everyday all-rounder for cooks who love control.
A Genuine Böhler M390 Super-Steel Edge
The blade is forged around an authentic Böhler M390 MICROCLEAN powder-metallurgy super-steel core from Austria, heat-treated there to HRC 60-62 and wrapped in a 145-layer Damascus (316L stainless). M390's renowned edge retention keeps santoku slices crisp and effortless, while its corrosion resistance handles wet, acidic prep with ease.
The Angel's Eye Handle
A Wa-style carbon-fibre and resin "Angel's Eye" handle, steel bolster and mosaic copper-flower inlay give the santoku a light, agile feel. The full tang keeps it perfectly poised for the quick, repetitive cuts this knife is made for.
Specifications
- Blade length: 7 inches
- Type: Santoku knife
- Core steel: Böhler M390 MICROCLEAN powder-metallurgy
- Cladding: 145-layer Damascus (316L stainless)
- Hardness: HRC 60-62
- Handle: Carbon-fibre + resin "Angel's Eye", full tang, steel bolster, mosaic copper inlay
- Heat treatment: Austria
The santoku is one of the Li Series' most versatile blades, Xinzuo's premium flagship in collaboration with Böhler. Explore the full series to find its perfect companions.
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THE NERDY BITS
- Knife type: Santoku
- Blade length: 7 inch / 178mm
- Core steel: M390 powder steel
- Blade: 145 layers M390 Damascus
- Cladding: 316L stainless Damascus, 72 layers each side
- Hardness: 60-62 HRC
- Heat treatment: Vacuum heat treatment and deep freeze
- Edge angle: 15 degrees per side
- Handle: Black resin carbon fibre
- Product weight: 183g
- Finish: Hand-forged / hand-sharpened blade
- Care: Hand wash only, dry immediately (not dishwasher safe)
- Box: Handcrafted Acacia wood gift box
Li Series · X04
One knife. Most of the board.
The santoku is the workhorse of the home kitchen, and the Li Series is the premium end of the bench. M390 powder steel sits at the core, jacketed in 145 layers of Damascus cladding. The 7-inch flat profile keeps the edge on the board for push cuts, while the carbon-fibre handle keeps the whole knife light at 183 grams. Confident, technical, built to last.
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In stock. Ships from Australia. Hand-wash only.
Why a santoku
Nimble, flat, fast
The santoku earns its keep with a flatter edge than a chef's knife and a shorter 178mm blade. That means more of the edge meets the board on every push cut, less rocking, and tighter control through onions, herbs and boneless cuts. At 183 grams it stays nimble through a long prep session.
- 7 inch / 178mm blade
- Flat-ish profile
- Push-cut geometry
- 183g light
The steel
M390 powder steel, 145-layer Damascus
The core is M390 — a powder-metallurgy stainless prized for edge retention and corrosion resistance. It is clad in 145 layers of 316L stainless Damascus, 72 layers each side, for the rippled pattern and a tough jacket around the hard core. Hardened to 60-62 HRC through vacuum heat treatment and a deep-freeze cycle, then hand-sharpened to 15 degrees per side.
Specification
The details.
TypeSantoku Knife
Blade length178.0mm
Weight183g
SteelM390
Cladding145-layer Damascus
Hardness60-62 HRC
Edge angle15° (per side)
HandleBlack Resin Carbon Fiber Handle
Made inChina
Hand-wash only — not dishwasher safe.
In the hand
Carbon-fibre grip
The handle is black resin carbon fibre — light, sealed against moisture, and balanced to keep the knife agile through repeat cuts. It pairs with the 183-gram blade for a knife that disappears into the work rather than fighting you. Hand wash only and dry immediately to protect the edge and finish.
The difference
Why this knife
Li Series Santoku (X04)
- M390 powder-steel core
- 145-layer Damascus cladding
- 60-62 HRC, vacuum + deep-freeze treated
- Carbon-fibre handle, 183g
- Acacia wood gift box
Generic stamped santoku
- Single mystery stainless, no core
- No Damascus, plain blade
- Softer, dulls faster
- Moulded plastic handle
- Cardboard sleeve
In the box
Everything it comes with.
- 7-inch Santoku Knife (Li Series)
- Handcrafted Acacia wood gift box
Arrives ready to gift.
Li Series
Ready when you are.
Li Series · X04
Add to cart — $376.95- 30-day returns
- Free shipping over $100
- Lifetime warranty
FAQs
Is the Li Series santoku a real Damascus blade?
Yes. It has an M390 powder-steel core clad in 145 layers of 316L stainless Damascus, 72 layers each side, which gives the rippled pattern.
What steel is the blade?
The core is M390, a powder-metallurgy stainless steel known for edge retention and corrosion resistance, hardened to 60-62 HRC.
How long is the blade?
7 inches, or 178mm — a versatile mid-length santoku for everyday prep.
What angle is the edge?
Hand-sharpened to 15 degrees per side.
Can it go in the dishwasher?
No. Hand wash only and dry immediately to protect the edge and the Damascus finish.
What is the handle made of?
Black resin carbon fibre — light, moisture-sealed and balanced for control.
What is in the box?
The knife arrives in a handcrafted Acacia wood gift box, ready to give.
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