HIGUCHI VG10 Damascus Santoku 6.7"(170mm)
About engraving
If you wish to have your name engraved, we cannot accept requests for specific dates and times.
We will engrave the text as you enter it.
If you would like to translate in Japanese, please add an order note at the cart page.
Please read about engraving at the bottom of the page.
Overview
All-purpose knife widely used in Japan
Santoku is an all-purpose kitchen knife with a long, straight blade for cutting a variety of foods, including raw meat, fish, and vegetables. It is shaped like a combination of Nakiri, traditionally used in Japan to cut vegetables, and Gyuto, used overseas as an all-purpose kitchen knife.
VG10 Steel — Known for Its High Hardness and Long-Lasting Sharpness
The core material, VG10, is known for its excellent sharpness, long-lasting edge retention, and corrosion resistance.
It offers the keen cutting performance of carbon steel while maintaining the rust resistance of stainless steel, making it a well-balanced and widely favored steel among both professional chefs and home cooks.
3 Key Features
Beautiful patterns created by layered steel
This knife features a beautiful pattern created by 17-layer Damascus steel with a rust-resistant VG10 core.
The unique patterns formed by the layered steel give each knife its own distinct character, offering not only excellent performance as a tool but also visual appeal.
A Blade for Smooth, Effortless Cutting
The blade is gradually tapered toward the edge and gently curved, creating a thin profile with minimal resistance for a consistently smooth cutting experience.
Designed for long-term use, its durable edge and excellent food release ensure clean, effortless cuts every time.
A Handle That Fits Naturally in Your Hand
With roots in woodworking, this maker brings a high level of craftsmanship to handle construction.
Beyond its refined, polished appearance, the handle is designed for a comfortable grip and well-balanced feel—one of the defining qualities of Higuchi knives.
Its gently rounded shape fits naturally in the hand, while the seamless construction of the bolster and blade helps prevent dirt from accumulating, ensuring a hygienic experience.
Craftsman
HIGUCHI — Based in Mino City, Gifu
Founded in 1965 in Mino City, Gifu, Higuchi Co., Ltd. is a knife maker that has been crafting blades for three generations of the Higuchi family.
While many makers in the region rely on mass production through division of labor, Higuchi remains committed to quality over quantity, carefully crafting each knife one by one.
The Valued “Mizuto” Water Sharpening Process
One of HIGUCHI’s defining features is its use of a sharpening technique known as mizuto (water sharpening).
By carefully sharpening the blade over time while continuously applying water, the edge is finished thinner than usual, resulting in exceptional sharpness and long-lasting cutting performance.
A Thin Blade Finished by Hand and Water
The mizuto process requires exceptional skill, as controlling the pressure when sharpening is extremely delicate—something only a limited number of experienced craftsmen can achieve.
In addition, this step is inserted between shaping the blade (grinding) and smoothing the surface (finishing), reducing overall production to about one-third of the usual volume.
Even so, HIGUCHI remains committed to crafting each blade by hand and water, pursuing a thin, refined edge with uncompromising care.
Spec
Details
Specifications
- Size
- Total Length 290 mm / Blade length 165 mm
- Weight
- 160g
*The weight of knives can slightly vary. - Knife bevel
- Double bevel
- Dominant hand
- For right and left handed
- Manufacturing process
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- Blade structure
- 3 layers(17-Layer Damascus Steel)
- Blacksmith
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- Sharpener
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- Materials
- Blade material =V10 stainless steel,Handle material=Laminated Wood
Precaution
- Stainless steel is resistant to rust, but not completely rust-proof.
Please wipe off any moisture after washing. - Be sure to read the enclosed instruction manual before use.
Engraving
A nice touch just for you.
Kamasa Shoten will inscribe your knives with your name.
Please select the location of the inscription from the variations and enter the desired inscription.
- Please see below for the naming style of these knives.
- Delivery date and time cannot be specified.
- We will ship 1 week to 10 days after the order date.
- We will inscribe the text and language as you enter it.
- For written English, we recommend capital letters at the beginning.
- Engraving on blade(A or C)
Japanese and katakana notationWithin 10 characters or less / 20 characters or less -
- Engraving on Bolster(B or D)
Japanese and katakana notationWithin 3 characters or less / 5 characters or less -
FAQ
Yes, but for online orders, we offer a free engraving service for knives only. Please select the desired engraving option, enter text and add the knife to cart. Engraving for products other than knives is only available at our physical store at Kappabashi, Tokyo.
Most of the chipping can be repaired by re-sharpening the blade. We offer a fee-based knife sharpening service. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask us using the inquiry form. Blades can chip by cutting hard ingredients such as bones, seeds or frozen food, dropping and mishandling, or stabbing into hard cutting boards.
All knives we handle can be repaired with the exception of knives that are severely damaged. Repairing chipping and removing rust will restore sharpness and allow you to use your knives for a longer period of time. We also offer a fee-based knife sharpening service.
Please note we may not be able to repair knives with unknown blade materials, such as knives purchased at other stores.
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Delivery preferences
ONLY available within JAPAN. For fastest shipping, please select "No specified date." If knife engraving is requested, delivery date cannot be specified. Shipment will be within 7–10 days from order.