Japanese Prograde Stainless Steel Santoku Knife

Prograde Japanese Santoku Knife – 6.3 in Blade Forged in Tsubame-Sanjo

Made in Tsubame-Sanjo, a region of Niigata renowned since the Edo period for its expertise in cutlery, this Prograde Santoku knife by Shimomura embodies the highest standards of Japanese craftsmanship. Its molybdenum-vanadium stainless steel blade is hand-honed to a fine edge, ensuring a sharp cut that lasts and resists corrosion. Forged entirely of stainless steel, the handle is a single piece with the blade — a sleek, easy-to-clean design that fits comfortably in the hand even after hours of food prep. As versatile as its name suggests (santoku literally means "three virtues"), it slices vegetables, meat, and fish with equal ease, and quickly becomes the knife you reach for without a second thought.