Sakai Kikumori NDS Swedish Steel Damascus Santoku 165mm – Oak Handle

⭐ Chosen by Sharp Knives Malta

Selected for cooks who appreciate traditional Japanese craftsmanship, exceptional cutting feel, and the character that only Swedish carbon steel can deliver. The NDS series blends premium materials with Sakai's renowned blade-making heritage to create a knife that's as rewarding to use as it is to admire.

Traditional Steel. Modern Precision.

The Sakai Kikumori NDS Santoku 165mm is a knife built for cooks who want more than just sharpness. Forged in Sakai, Japan, it combines a premium Swedish carbon steel core with elegant Damascus cladding to create a blade that delivers exceptional cutting performance and unmistakable character.

The 165mm Santoku profile makes it one of the most versatile knives in the kitchen, effortlessly handling vegetables, meat, fish, and herbs with speed, precision, and control.

Beautifully balanced and remarkably responsive, it's a knife you'll look forward to using every day.

Who This Knife Is For

Perfect for:

• Home cooks upgrading to premium Japanese knives
• Professional chefs seeking a compact all-rounder
• Enthusiasts who appreciate carbon steel performance
• Collectors looking for authentic Sakai craftsmanship
• Anyone wanting a knife with genuine character

Ideal for:

• vegetables
• meat
• fish
• herbs
• everyday food preparation

Why You'll Love It

Swedish Carbon Steel Core

At the heart of the blade is premium Swedish carbon steel, prized by knife enthusiasts for its exceptional cutting feel and ability to take an incredibly fine edge.

Benefits include:

• outstanding sharpness
• excellent edge stability
• easy sharpening
• superb cutting feedback
• refined edge retention

Few steels deliver such a satisfying connection between blade and ingredient.

Damascus Cladding

The Swedish steel core is protected by elegant Damascus cladding, creating a flowing layered pattern across the blade.

This construction:

• strengthens the blade
• protects the cutting core
• improves durability
• gives every knife its own unique appearance

No two Damascus patterns are ever exactly alike.

Textured Blade Finish

The upper section of the blade features a lightly textured finish that gives the knife a distinctive handcrafted appearance.

Beyond aesthetics, the texture also helps reduce food sticking during preparation, improving cutting efficiency and food release.

Santoku Versatility

Meaning "Three Virtues," the Santoku is designed to excel with:

• vegetables
• fish
• meat

Its compact 165mm blade provides exceptional manoeuvrability while remaining large enough to tackle most kitchen tasks with ease.

Natural Oak Handle

The traditional oak handle provides:

• excellent balance
• secure grip
• lightweight handling
• warm natural feel
• understated elegance

Its clean design perfectly complements the character of the Damascus blade without distracting from it.

Forged in Sakai – More Than 600 Years of Craftsmanship

For over six centuries, Sakai has been recognised as one of Japan's most respected centres of knife making.

Sakai Kikumori continues this tradition by combining time-honoured craftsmanship with carefully selected steels to produce knives trusted by chefs around the world.

Every blade reflects the precision, balance, and cutting performance that have made Sakai famous.

Key Features

• Authentic Sakai Kikumori Japanese knife
• Premium Swedish carbon steel core
• Damascus clad construction
• Lightly textured blade finish
• 165mm Santoku profile
• Traditional oak wood handle
• Thin Japanese blade geometry
• Excellent balance and control
• Handcrafted in Sakai, Japan

Specifications

Brand: Sakai Kikumori
Series: NDS
Knife Type: Santoku
Blade Length: 165mm
Core Steel: Swedish Carbon Steel
Construction: Damascus Clad
Handle: Oak Wood
Bevel: Double Bevel
Made in: Sakai, Japan

Complete Your Knife Setup

Pair it with:

• HASEGAWA Professional Cutting Board
• Japanese Whetstone (1000 / 3000 Grit)
• Camellia Oil for Carbon Steel Care
• Magnetic Knife Holder or Saya
• Leather Strop for Fine Edge Maintenance

Why We Chose This Knife

At Sharp Knives Malta, we're drawn to knives that offer a distinctive cutting experience—not just attractive specifications.

The Sakai Kikumori NDS Santoku stands out because of its Swedish carbon steel core, refined Sakai craftsmanship, and elegant Damascus finish. It's a knife that develops character over time and rewards cooks who appreciate precision, craftsmanship, and traditional steel.

Final Word

The Sakai Kikumori NDS Swedish Steel Damascus Santoku 165mm is more than a beautiful knife.

It delivers the crisp cutting feel, responsiveness, and craftsmanship that have made Japanese carbon steel knives so highly regarded by professionals and enthusiasts alike.

Traditional steel. Authentic Sakai craftsmanship. Performance you'll feel with every cut.