Product Overview
Knives of SUNCRAFT have been admired by many people and chefs in Japan as well as in other countries. "MOKA" knife series has been designed by well-known designer, Motomi Kawakami, and won Good design award in 2008. "MU" knife series has been designed by Italian designers, Paola Carallo and Jacopo Romano, and loved to use by a chef, Pietro Leemann who is the head chef of one Michelin star restaurant "Joia" in Milan, Italy.
The SENZO Black Damascus Santoku 143mm is a compact all-purpose kitchen knife designed for everyday versatility.
“Santoku” translates to “three virtues,” referring to its suitability for meat, fish, and vegetables—making it the most widely used blade style in Japanese homes and a trusted tool among professional chefs.
This smaller Santoku offers excellent control and maneuverability, especially in kitchens with limited space or when working with smaller ingredients. Despite its compact profile, it delivers the same high performance and cutting capability as full-size models.
The blade blends traditional Japanese aesthetics with modern blade steel, featuring a striking dark Damascus finish.
At the center is VG10 stainless steel, renowned for its exceptional sharpness, edge retention, and wear resistance.
The blade is crafted from 69 layers of stainless steel—soft and hard steels laminated around the VG10 core with an additional DP layer—to reveal a unique wave pattern reminiscent of Japanese katana hamon.
Each blade displays one-of-a-kind Damascus textures as the layers are exposed during grinding.
Finished in a deep black, the blade has a refined, understated elegance that sets it apart from standard Damascus knives.
Key Features
Compact Santoku — perfect everyday multi-purpose knife
Ideal for chopping vegetables, slicing meat, and preparing fish, especially in tight prep spaces.
Black Damascus blade — distinctive and functional
69-layer wave patterns reduce drag and food sticking, ensuring cleaner cutting.
VG10 core steel — razor-sharp edge with long-lasting durability
High-end stainless steel alloyed with carbon, cobalt, vanadium, and chromium.
69-layer Damascus construction
VG10 core surrounded by layered hard/soft stainless steels and DP steel for superior strength and beauty.
Traditional octagonal grip
Ergonomic handle fits comfortably and securely in the hand—excellent for detailed work.
Premium laminated wood handle
Crafted from reinforced plywood in black and brown with a white fiber ring, offering both durability and visual character.
Specifications
- Overall length: approx. 260 mm
- Blade length: approx. 143 mm
- Width: approx. 37 mm
- Thickness: approx. 19 mm (handle)
- Weight: approx. 85 g
- Blade steel: VG10 core, 69-layer dark Damascus stainless steel
- Handle: Reinforced laminated wood (black & brown) with white fiber ring
- Origin: Made in Japan
- Care: Hand wash only; not dishwasher safe
