Suncraft MOKA Damascus Santoku

$140.00

Envisioned by noted Japanese designer Motomi Kawakami, this 7-inch santoku knife is one of the sleekest, most elegant blades we’ve come across, as well as one of the most useful. The ultratough, cobalt-infused stainless VG-10 steel is the Japanese benchmark for kitchen knives; it delivers wear resistance and a long-lasting edge. And the Damascus pattern is more than just good looks: the 69 layers of ultrathin steel create a particularly hard, lively steel—there’s a reason swords used to be made from it. The blade geometry arcs strongly toward the fine tip, making it excellent for slicing as well as mincing and rock chopping. It’s also tall enough for scooping up chopped foods to transfer to the pot or mixing bowl. The midsized sculpted stainless steel handle is surprisingly comfortable in the hand—broader at the top and subtly narrower at the bottom for a secure grip. At 150 grams, or about 5 ounces, this is one of the heaviest full-sized knives we’ve ever used, but one of the nimblest in the hand.

Specifications

Net Weight: 150 gams
Dimensions: 7 inches
Materials: High-carbon Stainless VG-10 Steel
Place of Origin: Japan
Care and Use

Use: The blade geometry arcs strongly toward the fine tip, making it excellent for slicing as well as mincing and rock chopping. It’s also tall enough for scooping up chopped foods to transfer to the pot or mixing bowl.
Care: Wash and dry thoroughly immediately after use. Sharpen with a whetstone once every 1 to 2 months.
How to use

Suncraft’s MOKA knife series is a Good Design Award winner.

Japanese designer Motomi Kawakami parlayed his industrial design genius into crafting world-class knives. He drew inspiration from the Gifu Prefecture, an area famous for cutlery (comparable to Solingen in Germany and Sheffield in the United Kingdom). Seki City, a city in Gifu that’s home to several cutlery production houses, benefits from the natural resources traditionally harnessed for sword-making: lush forests, abundant streams and soil ideal for an ancient technique, covering a burning blade in soil to preserve the blade’s hardness during forging.