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Retro Series - 7" Santoku Knife - Xinzuo Australia

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7" Santoku Knife - Retro Series (PM8S)

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A 7" santoku from the Retro series, built on a 3-layer 10Cr15CoMoV composite blade with Damascus-patterned SuS410 cladding. The flat-ish profile and 181g balance suit clean push cuts, fine slicing and quick all-day prep. Octagonal wa-style handle in red wood and black buffalo horn, ground to 15 degrees per side.

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15° Per Side

Push-Cut Edge

60±2 HRC

3-Layer Composite

Full Tang

Wood & Horn Handle

Meet the master of precision and versatility. The 7-inch Santoku, or "three virtues" knife, is the Japanese all-rounder, beloved for its ability to slice, dice, and mince with incredible speed and accuracy. It's the perfect counterpart—or alternative—to a traditional chef knife.

The Santoku Advantage

Unlike a curved Western chef knife, the Santoku features a flatter belly and a sharp "K-tip" point. This design is built for a fast, efficient "push-cutting" motion, giving you laser-precise results and paper-thin slices of vegetables, fish, and proteins. Its balanced, nimble feel makes it a joy to use for all your daily prep.

Performance Meets Classic Style

At its heart is a high-performance 10Cr15CoMoV steel core, vacuum heat-treated to 60-62 HRC. This hard-cutting core takes a razor-sharp edge and holds it, giving you precise, effortless cuts long after other knives have gone dull. The stunning, octagonal "Retro" handle is crafted from a classic combination of deep red wood and genuine black buffalo horn, providing a secure, comfortable grip and timeless, elegant control.

Blade Steel: 3-Layer 10Cr15CoMoV Composite Steel Core
Hardness: ~60–62 HRC (Vacuum Heat Treated)
Blade Profile: 7-inch Santoku
Handle: Red Wood & Black Buffalo Horn (Octagonal)
Use: Ideal for rapid vegetable prep, precise slicing, and fine mincing.
Series: Retro (PM8S)
Model: PM8S-RS

Complete Your Core Set

Pair with the Retro 8" Chef Knife and Retro 8" Bread Knife for a versatile daily prep trio.

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Blade length: 7.5" / 180mm
Total length: 330mm
Blade height: 46.8mm
Spine thickness: 2.4mm
Weight: 181g
Core steel: 10Cr15CoMoV (cobalt-bearing stainless)
Construction: 3-layer composite, SuS410 Damascus-patterned cladding
Hardness: 60±2 HRC
Edge angle: 15° per side (30° inclusive)
Heat treatment: vacuum
Tang: full tang
Handle: red wood + black buffalo horn, octagonal wa-style
Finish: vintage frosted black, hammered texture, traditional Hamon line
Care: hand wash only, dry immediately
Made in Yangjiang, Guangdong, China

RETRO SERIES SANTOKU

The all-rounder, made nimble

The Retro santoku is the everyday workhorse of the range. At 181g with a 180mm flat-ish blade, it stays light in the hand for push cuts and fine slicing, yet carries enough height to knuckle-clear the board. A 10Cr15CoMoV core clad in Damascus-patterned SuS410 gives you a hard, fine edge wrapped in a stainless, characterful exterior.

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The all-rounder, made nimble

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WHY A SANTOKU

One knife for most of the board

The flat-ish profile and compact 7" length make the santoku the natural all-rounder. It handles push cuts, fine slicing and quick dicing of vegetables, herbs, boneless meat and fish. The 46.8mm blade height clears your knuckles and lets you scoop prep straight off the board, and at 181g it stays nimble through a full session.

7" blade
Flat-ish profile
46.8mm height
181g

STEEL & EDGE

10Cr15CoMoV core, hardened to 60±2 HRC

The cutting core is 10Cr15CoMoV, a cobalt-bearing stainless steel taken to 60±2 HRC through vacuum heat treatment for clean edge retention and easy resharpening. It sits between two Damascus-patterned SuS410 cladding layers in a 3-layer composite. The edge is ground to 15 degrees per side (30 degrees inclusive), and the blade is finished with a vintage frosted black, hammered texture and a traditional Hamon line.

Specification

The details.

TypeSantoku Knife

Blade length180mm

Total length330mm

Weight181g

Steel10Cr15CoMoV

Cladding3-layer Damascus

Hardness60±2 HRC

Edge angle15° degrees per side (30 deg inclusive)

ConstructionFull Tang

HandleRed Wood + Black Buffalo Horn

Made inChina (Yangjiang, Guangdong)

Hand-wash only — not dishwasher safe.

IN THE HAND

Octagonal wa-style, wood and horn

The handle is a traditional Japanese octagonal wa-style shape in red wood with a black buffalo horn bolster, sized for a secure pinch grip. Behind it runs a full tang for balance and durability. The spine measures 2.4mm, keeping the blade light at 181g and total length at 330mm.

The difference

Why this knife

Xinzuo Retro Santoku

3-layer 10Cr15CoMoV composite core, 60±2 HRC
Damascus-patterned SuS410 cladding, hammered finish
15° per side edge, vacuum heat treated
Full tang, octagonal wood + buffalo horn handle
Lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects

Generic stamped santoku

Single-piece soft stainless, unspecified hardness
Plain machine finish, no cladding
Factory edge at a wider, blunter angle
Partial tang, moulded plastic handle
Short or no warranty

In the box

Everything it comes with.

7" Santoku knife (Retro Series, PM8S)
Product paperwork
Exquisite gift box

Arrives ready to gift.

Retro Series

Ready when you are.

RETRO SERIES SANTOKU

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FAQs

Is this santoku real Damascus?

Yes. It is a 3-layer composite with Damascus-patterned SuS410 stainless cladding over a 10Cr15CoMoV core. The pattern is genuine layered construction, not a printed finish.

How hard is the blade?

The core is hardened to 60±2 HRC using vacuum heat treatment, which balances edge retention with straightforward resharpening on whetstones.

What is the edge angle?

15 degrees per side, or 30 degrees inclusive, ground for clean push cuts and fine slicing.

What is the santoku best at?

It is an all-rounder. The flat-ish profile and 46.8mm height suit vegetables, herbs, boneless meat and fish, with enough knuckle clearance for fast board work.

Can I put it in the dishwasher?

No. Hand wash with mild soap and water and dry immediately. Use wood or rubber boards and avoid chopping hard items or bone.

What is in the box?

The santoku knife and product paperwork, presented in an exquisite gift box.

Is it covered by warranty?

Yes, a lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects such as layer delamination. It excludes misuse, dishwasher damage and dropping.

Honestly very impressed with the quality of the knife , as a chef who is very fussy with his knife selection I gotta say its 100% worth picking one up

Versatile addition to our kitchen. Love using it on vegies and fruit. Top quality as expected :-)

I purchased a paring knife and a chef's knife. Great. Japanese knives, bought for their Japanese quality. The knives arrived promptly in the mail. I opened the package and the first thing I read on the box, was that the knives were in was 'Made in China'. That was so dissapointing. I specifically searched the web for Japanese knives. Are all of the knives listed on your website made in China? Transparency is key, so that customers know what they are buying.
Eddy

Absolutely sensational knives and craftsmanship is on point these knives are super sharp and glide through stuff effortlessly nice comfy Handle also

Bought this for my partners birthday along with engravings for each knife. First impression; the packaging is gorgeous. Both boxes are so beautiful and we've kept them aside. The knives are also stunning. The scissors are some of the coolest I've ever seen - better for smaller hands though. My partner find them a little awkward to hold. Love the bottomless design of the knife block too, the knives aren't snug in there and do rattle around though.
Knives came spine shuttering sharp. I mean it. Be so careful with these bad boys. They have care instructions too which is perfect ! Very light. Very easy to hold and move around. The made in china print being on the handle was something we did knit pick about a little bit as the font and design looks a little strange on such a gorgeous set, but it's ok.
All in all - very pleased. This is a stunning set designed with love. Thankyou so much !