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7" Santoku Knife - Ji Series (X08) - Xinzuo Australia

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7" Santoku Knife - Ji Series (X08)

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The 7-inch Santoku from Xinzuo's Ji Series. A flat-profiled all-rounder built for clean push cuts through vegetables, herbs and boneless protein. The blade is 67-layer Damascus folded around a 12Cr18MoV steel core, hardened to 59-61 HRC and ground to 15 degrees per side. Full tang, set into an ebony wood handle. Hand wash only. Backed by a lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects.

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15° Per Side

Push-Cut Edge

59-61 HRC

67-Layer Damascus

Full Tang

Ebony Handle

Reach for this when you're working through zucchini coins or radish sliced paper-thin. The Santoku's push-cut profile suits vegetables that need a clean pass down, not a rock across the board. A julienned capsicum takes two minutes. You'll move faster, and the cuts will be more even.

The Push-Cut Specialist

The core is 12Cr18MoV high-carbon stainless steel, wrapped in 67 layers of Damascus. Vacuum heat-treated to 60-62 HRC, the edge stays sharp across a full session of slicing. The shorter blade length means less weight out front, so it's easier to keep your grip consistent through a long veg prep.

Ebony Handle, Full-Tang Build

Ebony is a dense, oily hardwood that resists moisture and doesn't shift colour over time. The handle sits low in the hand with a clean profile that won't fatigue your grip mid-prep. One solid piece of steel runs tip to butt, balancing the knife right at your pinch point.

Specifications

Blade Steel: 67-layer Damascus with 12Cr18MoV core
Hardness: 60-62 HRC (Vacuum Heat Treated)
Blade Profile: 7-inch Santoku, push-cut profile
Handle: Ebony wood, full-tang
Weight: 384g
Use: Push-cutting vegetables, zucchini coins, capsicum dice, and delicate radish slices.
Series: Ji Series (X08)
Model: X08-RS

Complete Your Set

Pair it with the Ji Series 8" Chef Knife for rock-chopping herbs and breaking down larger produce, and the Ji Series 5" Utility Knife for the trimming jobs that fall between the two.

All our knives arrive in a beautiful, premium gift box that's ready to impress. (Whether it's for a very lucky cook, or just for you.)

Knife type: Santoku
Blade length: 7 inches
Blade material: 67-layer Damascus steel with 12Cr18MoV core
Core steel: 12Cr18MoV
Damascus layers: 67
Hardness: 59-61 HRC
Edge angle: 15 degrees per side
Heat treatment: vacuum heat treatment
Tang: full tang
Handle: ebony wood
Country of origin: Yangjiang, China
Care: hand wash only, not dishwasher safe
Warranty: lifetime against manufacturing defects

JI SERIES SANTOKU

The Three-Virtues All-Rounder

Santoku means three virtues: meat, fish and vegetables. This 7-inch Ji Series blade is built to handle all three. The flat-ish profile keeps the edge in full contact with the board for clean push cuts, while the compact length stays nimble through a day of prep. A 67-layer Damascus exterior wraps a 12Cr18MoV core, hardened to 59-61 HRC for an edge that holds. One knife for the bulk of your kitchen work.

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WHY A SANTOKU

Built For Push Cuts, Not Rocking

A santoku is the Japanese answer to the chef's knife. The flatter profile rewards a straight push-down or pull-through stroke rather than the rocking motion of a German blade. At 7 inches it stays light and controllable for dicing onions, slicing tomatoes and portioning boneless chicken. Ground to 15 degrees per side, it bites cleanly and parts food without crushing it.

Flat profile
15° per side
7-inch blade
Push-cut geometry

BLADE CONSTRUCTION

67-Layer Damascus, 12Cr18MoV Core

The cutting core is 12Cr18MoV, clad in 67 layers of Damascus steel for the visible rippling pattern and a tough, corrosion-resistant exterior. Vacuum heat treatment brings the blade to 59-61 HRC, the working range where an edge stays keen without turning brittle. Hand wash and dry after use to protect the finish.

Specification

The details.

TypeSantoku Knife

Blade length178mm

Weight184g

Steel12Cr18MoV

Cladding67-layer Damascus

Hardness59-61 HRC

Edge angle15° degrees per side (slicing knives); bone chopper is 27 degrees per side

HandleEbony Wood

Made inChina (Yangjiang)

Hand-wash only — not dishwasher safe.

HANDLE

Ebony Wood, Full Tang

The handle is ebony wood, a dense dark hardwood that sits close to the blade in feel. The tang runs full-length through the handle, putting weight behind the heel for balance and control during longer prep sessions. A secure, comfortable grip for push-cut work.

The difference

Why this knife

Ji Series Santoku

67-layer Damascus over 12Cr18MoV core
59-61 HRC, vacuum heat treated
15° per side push-cut edge
Full-tang ebony wood handle
Lifetime warranty on defects

Generic supermarket santoku

Single stamped stainless blade
Soft, unspecified hardness
Thick factory edge, blunts fast
Plastic handle, partial or no tang
No meaningful warranty

In the box

Everything it comes with.

7" Ji Series Santoku Knife
Gift box

Arrives ready to gift.

Ji Series

Ready when you are.

JI SERIES SANTOKU

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FAQs

Is this a real Damascus blade?

Yes. The blade is 67 layers of Damascus steel folded around a 12Cr18MoV cutting core, giving the visible rippling pattern.

What hardness is the blade?

It is hardened to 59-61 HRC via vacuum heat treatment, the working range where the edge stays keen without becoming brittle.

What edge angle is the santoku ground to?

15 degrees per side, a steeper geometry suited to clean push cuts.

How is a santoku different from a chef's knife?

A santoku has a flatter profile and shorter length. It favours straight push and pull cuts over the rocking motion of a Western chef's knife, and stays nimble for everyday prep.

Can I put it in the dishwasher?

No. Hand wash and dry after use to protect the edge and the ebony handle.

What handle does it have?

An ebony wood handle with a full tang running the length for balance and control.

Is it covered by a warranty?

Yes, a lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects.