Touroku Sakai Santoku 165mm – VG10 Damascus Santoku with Blue Pakka Handle

Chosen by Sharp Knives Malta

One knife. Endless possibilities.

The Touroku Sakai Santoku 165mm is the Japanese answer to the all-purpose kitchen knife. Designed to handle vegetables, fish, and meat with equal confidence, it combines exceptional versatility with the precision and cutting performance Japanese knives are known for.

Crafted with a premium VG10 stainless steel core, elegant Damascus cladding, and a distinctive blue pakka wood handle, this Santoku offers the perfect balance of sharpness, durability, and everyday practicality. Whether you're preparing a quick family meal or cooking for guests, it's a knife you'll reach for time and time again.

Forged in Sakai – Japan's Historic Knife-Making Centre

For over 600 years, Sakai has been one of Japan's most respected knife-making regions. Its craftsmen have refined their techniques through generations, producing blades trusted by professional chefs around the world for their precision, balance, and exceptional cutting performance.

The Touroku Sakai collection continues this tradition, combining authentic Japanese craftsmanship with modern materials to create knives built for everyday use.

Who This Knife Is For

Perfect for:

• Home cooks looking for one premium all-purpose knife
• Users upgrading from Western kitchen knives
• Daily preparation of vegetables, meat, and fish
• Anyone wanting premium Japanese performance with easy maintenance
• Cooks who appreciate both functionality and refined design

Not ideal for:

• Cutting bones or frozen food
• Heavy butchery
• Users who prefer longer chef's knives

Why You'll Love It

VG10 Stainless Steel Core

At the heart of the blade is premium VG10 stainless steel, one of Japan's most respected knife steels.

Benefits include:

• Excellent sharpness
• Long-lasting edge retention
• Strong corrosion resistance
• Easy maintenance
• Reliable everyday performance

VG10 offers the ideal balance between professional cutting performance and practical daily use.

Damascus Cladding

The blade is clad in beautifully layered Damascus steel, creating a flowing pattern unique to every knife.

Benefits include:

• Enhanced blade strength
• Traditional Japanese craftsmanship
• Premium appearance
• Distinctive character on every blade

No two Damascus patterns are ever exactly alike.

The Santoku Profile

Meaning "three virtues," the Santoku is designed to excel at three essential kitchen tasks:

• Slicing meat
• Preparing fish
• Cutting vegetables

Its 165mm blade offers outstanding control while remaining large enough for almost every everyday kitchen task.

For many cooks, the Santoku is the perfect one-knife solution.

Blue Pakka Wood Handle

The striking octagonal blue pakka wood handle combines traditional styling with modern durability.

Benefits include:

• Moisture resistance
• Excellent long-term stability
• Comfortable grip
• Lightweight balance
• Distinctive modern appearance

The vibrant blue finish pairs beautifully with the Damascus blade, giving the knife a unique identity without compromising practicality.

Key Features

• Authentic Japanese Santoku
• VG10 stainless steel core
• Damascus-clad construction
• 165mm all-purpose blade
• Thin Japanese cutting geometry
• Blue pakka wood wa handle
• Double bevel edge
• Made in Japan

Specifications

Brand: Touroku Sakai
Knife Type: Santoku
Blade Length: 165mm
Steel: VG10 Stainless Steel
Hardness: Approximately 60–61 HRC
Construction: Damascus Clad
Bevel: Double Bevel
Handle: Blue Pakka Wood Wa Handle
Made in: Japan

Complete Your Setup

Pair it with:

• Petty 150mm for precision work
• End-grain cutting board to protect the edge
• Japanese whetstone (1000 / 3000 grit)
• Saya or blade guard for safe storage

Why We Chose This Knife

At Sharp Knives Malta, we often recommend a Santoku to customers looking for one knife that can handle almost everything. The Touroku Sakai Santoku combines trusted VG10 steel, refined Damascus craftsmanship, and a lightweight, well-balanced design that feels comfortable from the very first cut.

It's versatile enough for everyday cooking, refined enough for serious enthusiasts, and built to deliver years of reliable performance.

Final Word

The Touroku Sakai Santoku 165mm is a knife that effortlessly adapts to everyday cooking. Sharp, versatile, beautifully crafted, and easy to maintain, it delivers everything that makes Japanese kitchen knives so highly regarded.

Whether it's your first premium knife or the newest addition to your collection, this is a blade you'll find yourself reaching for every day.

One knife. Endless possibilities. Crafted in Sakai, Japan.