{"product_id":"custom-hand-made-damascus-steel-chef-knife-sushi-knife-kitchen-knife-dk-0213","title":"Forged Damascus Santoku Knife – 7\" Blade, Olive Wood \u0026 Black Micarta Handle, Full Tang Kitchen Knife","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"qMYqUG_convSearchResultHighlightRoot\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative w-full overflow-visible\"\u003e\n\u003csection data-turn=\"assistant\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-264\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-69fb89b0-6c04-8324-a75e-52781ed92ffc-30\" data-turn-id=\"request-69fb89b0-6c04-8324-a75e-52781ed92ffc-30\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto [content-visibility:auto] supports-[content-visibility:auto]:[contain-intrinsic-size:auto_100lvh] R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-turn-start-message=\"true\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-3-mini\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-id=\"1d836374-6f50-440b-88b3-003dcb82d1bc\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"298\" data-end=\"760\"\u003eFor centuries, Santoku knives have been trusted in kitchens for their versatility, precision, and balanced handling. Originating in Japan, the Santoku design was developed to excel at slicing, dicing, and chopping, making it one of the most popular chef knives in the world. Today, handcrafted Damascus Santoku knives combine traditional blade geometry with premium materials to deliver exceptional cutting performance for both professional chefs and home cooks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"762\" data-end=\"1082\"\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jwsteelcrafts.com\/collections\/santoku-knife\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"766\" data-end=\"799\"\u003eForged Damascus Santoku Knife\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e from JW SteelCrafts is designed for everyday kitchen precision. Featuring a hand-forged Damascus steel blade, full tang construction, and a premium olive wood and black resin handle, this knife offers durability, balance, and refined craftsmanship in one versatile kitchen tool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1084\" data-end=\"1306\"\u003eWith a 12-inch overall length, including a 7-inch blade and 5-inch handle, this Santoku knife provides excellent control for food preparation, from delicate vegetable slicing to meat trimming and herb chopping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBlade\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blade is forged from layered Damascus steel, creating the distinctive flowing pattern that makes each knife unique. This forging process enhances blade strength, cutting stability, and edge retention for reliable daily performance. The Santoku blade profile features a slightly flatter cutting edge for efficient chopping and a curved tip that supports controlled slicing and precision work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBlade Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand-forged Damascus steel blade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e7-inch blade length\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraditional Santoku blade profile\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent edge retention\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnique Damascus pattern\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmooth slicing and chopping performance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFull tang construction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHandle\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe handle combines natural olive wood with durable black resin to create a secure and comfortable grip. Olive wood adds warmth and classic beauty, while black resin improves durability and moisture resistance. Its ergonomic design helps reduce hand fatigue and provides confident control during extended kitchen use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHandle Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOlive wood and black resin handle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eErgonomic grip design\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMoisture-resistant construction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComfortable handling\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBalanced kitchen performance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnife Type: Forged Damascus Santoku Knife\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall Length: 12 Inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade Length: 7 Inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandle Length: 5 Inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade Material: Forged Damascus Steel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandle Material: Olive Wood and Black Resin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConstruction: Full Tang\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade Style: Santoku\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManufacturing Method: Hand-Forged\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrand: JW SteelCrafts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandmade Forged Damascus Santoku Knife\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e12-inch overall length\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFull tang construction for balance and strength\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e7-inch Damascus steel blade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOlive wood and black resin handle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraditional Santoku blade geometry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent for slicing, chopping, and dicing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for home and professional kitchens\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndividually handcrafted with unique Damascus patterns\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare and Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand wash only with mild soap\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDry immediately after cleaning\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid dishwasher use\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStore in a dry location\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSharpen using a quality whetstone when needed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApply food-safe mineral oil occasionally to maintain the blade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid prolonged moisture exposure\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRelated handmade Damascus Chef Knife\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca data-aos=\"row-of-5\" class=\"collection-item collection-item--below aos-init aos-animate\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jwsteelcrafts.com\/collections\/utility-knife\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"collection-item__title collection-item__title--below collection-item__title--body collection-item__title--center\"\u003eUtility Knives\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca data-aos=\"row-of-5\" class=\"collection-item collection-item--below aos-init aos-animate\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jwsteelcrafts.com\/collections\/fillet-knife\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"collection-item__title collection-item__title--below collection-item__title--body collection-item__title--center\"\u003eFillet Knife\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca data-aos=\"row-of-5\" class=\"collection-item collection-item--below aos-init aos-animate\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jwsteelcrafts.com\/collections\/paring-knife\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"collection-item__title collection-item__title--below collection-item__title--body collection-item__title--center\"\u003eHandmade Paring Knife\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"collection-item__title collection-item__title--below collection-item__title--body collection-item__title--center\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jwsteelcrafts.com\/collections\/cleaver-knife\" class=\"collection-item collection-item--below aos-init aos-animate\" data-aos=\"row-of-5\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandmade Boning Knife\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is a forged Damascus Santoku Knife used for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Santoku knife is designed for slicing, chopping, dicing, and general food preparation tasks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this knife suitable for daily kitchen use?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It is built for everyday cooking and performs well with vegetables, meat, herbs, and other ingredients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the overall length of the knife?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Forged Damascus Santoku Knife measures 12 inches overall, including a 7-inch blade and 5-inch handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat materials are used in the handle?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe handle is crafted from olive wood and black resin for durability, comfort, and moisture resistance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the knife full tang?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Full tang construction improves strength, balance, and long-term performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"JW SteelCrafts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31298045902908,"sku":"JW-CF-2131","price":278.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0080\/0420\/6652\/files\/ribbed-handle-kitchen-knife-pair.webp?v=1779630185","url":"https:\/\/www.jwsteelcrafts.com\/products\/custom-hand-made-damascus-steel-chef-knife-sushi-knife-kitchen-knife-dk-0213","provider":"JW SteelCrafts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}