[Shining Blue Eye] Santoku Knife with Sheath

Type: Santoku Knife
Blade Material: R2/SG2 (Stainless - rust resistant material)
Blade Hardness: HRC 62-63
Blade Grind: Double bevel
Blade Length: 165mm
Blade Width: 48.5mm
Blade Thickness: 2mm
Handle/Sheath Material: Magnolia wood
Handle/Sheath Finish: Indigo dyeing (Tenmoku/Kanshitsu finish) + waterproof coating
Knife Weight: 134g
Sheath Weight: 50g



It is a versatile knife widely used in general households.
It is called a Santoku knife because it can be used for meat, fish, and vegetables, meaning it has "three virtues".
It is a convenient household knife that can handle any ingredient.
The blade is wider than that of a Petty knife or Gyuto knife,
allowing the blade to remain firmly in place when cutting large vegetables such as cabbage,
and cut all the way through.
It is the ideal knife to choose first or to replace an old one.

The blade is crafted by Yu Kurosaki, a leading Japanese blacksmith. His notable characteristics, which have earned him features in numerous TV programs and fans worldwide, are the distinctive hammer patterns he personally forges into the blade, and the overwhelming sharpness provided by the high-grade Super Gold High-Speed Steel. The Senko series features beautiful hammer patterns on the blade designed with "light" as their motif. As a traditional craftsman, each piece is handmade, making these precious blades limited in production. The handle was developed by Akihito Sakamoto of Edit Japan, a producer of traditional Japanese crafts, in collaboration with Mai Kobo, a group of artisans in Tokushima Prefecture specializing in the unique technique of "indigo dyeing on wood." Building on the "Ai Hōchō" (Indigo Knife) project, which combined knives with indigo dyeing, this collaboration has further evolved. This time, the Tenmoku (a pottery technique) and Kanshitsu (a lacquerware technique) are incorporated into the indigo dyeing, resulting in a distinctive look characterized by the grip comfort from the surface irregularities and the antimicrobial properties attributed to indigo. Please take a look at this one-of-a-kind collaboration knife, combining Mr. Kurosaki's "Senko" (flash) with indigo-dyed "Tenmoku."



Originally, Mr. Yu Kurosaki's knives did not come with a sheath, so Edit Japan developed an original sheath for this product. All sheaths are unified in a Kiritsuke-gata (pointed tip) shape, where the tip of the blade has an angled design. Furthermore, by shaping the cross-section into a mountain-like two-sided form, the design highlights the bright and shadowed parts of the Tenmoku pattern. In addition, meticulous attention to detail has been given, such as tying the pin to the sheath with a string to prevent it from getting lost.

Mr. Yu Kurosaki's signature is engraved on the blade of this product.
Please note that we do not offer additional engraving.



- Do not cut or strike bones or frozen foods. This may cause chipping of the blade.
- Hand wash with water, thoroughly wipe off moisture with a dry cloth, and air dry.
- Please refrain from using a dishwasher.
- Although the food-grade waterproof coating prevents indigo from leaching out,
please be careful of chipping or cracking caused by strong impacts such as striking the handle.
- As each piece is handmade, there may be individual differences in the color and finish of the indigo dye.
- Due to the very limited production quantity of this product, please allow 1 to 2 months for delivery.
- The blade shape has slightly changed, and the rounded tip of the blade is now a sharp "Ei series" angle.