The Three-Purpose Knife - Santoku translates to “Three-Purpose” and it is well suited to cutting meat, fish, and vegetables; Santoku knives are often recommended as a multi-purpose kitchen knife for home cooks Santoku Kitchen Knife - The tall blade and rounded tip of the Santoku make it a versatile knife, well suited to cutting any ingredient in your homemade meal; Sharp enough to start using it without requiring a sharpening process to enjoy excellent cutting performance High Versatility - Slightly taller blade to provide more clearance for the knuckles of your knife hand when cutting directly above a cutting board; Good surface for the knuckles of your free hand to guide the blade during tap chopping, push cutting, and pull cutting Unrivaled Quality - The V-Gold No.1 Japanese High Carbon Stainless Steel blade of this chef knife is meticulously hand sharpened and hand finished; The smooth pakkawood handles will fit your hand comfortably; In terms of quality control and cutting performance, this knife is a work of art Superior Japanese Craftsmanship - Kagayaki Western style knives are produced by JCK Original in collaboration with Japan’s top craftsmen, ensuring beauty, durability, and value Experience a true work of art in your kitchen. The Original Kagayaki KG-3ES Professional Santoku Knife is a masterpiece of Japanese craftsmanship. Measuring 7 inches long and boasting a VG-1 Stainless Steel blade and an ergonomic hand-shaped Black Pakka Wood handle, this perfectly balanced tool is well suited to cutting meat, fish, and vegetables. The tall blade and rounded tip of the Santoku make it a versatile knife, well suited to cutting any ingredient in your homemade meal. The blade comes sharp enough to start using it without requiring a sharpening process to enjoy good cutting performance.

The Santoku, which translates in to English as either “three-purpose" or “three virtues”, gained this name because it is well suited to cutting meat, fish, and vegetables. Santoku knives are often recommended as a multi-purpose kitchen knife for home cooks, and it is commonly found in Japanese households. It generally has a slightly taller blade than a similarly sized Gyuto or Petty knife, providing a little more clearance for the knuckles of your knife hand when cutting directly above a cutting board, and it also provides a good surface for the knuckles of your free hand to guide the blade during tap chopping, push cutting and pull cutting. This knife is fully hand sharpened on a water-cooled rotary whetstone to ensure high cutting performance (Double Bevel Edge 70/30 for Right Handed use).

JCK Original Kagayaki Knives
Working closely with a special selection of Japan’s most talented and experienced blade smiths and craftsmen, we have steadily built up both the quality and affordability of the knives under our JCK Original Kagayaki brand. Experience the joy of beauty, craftsmanship, and value of owning one of these Western style knives, the pinnacle of Japanese Yo-Bocho, proudly recommended by JCK.