Best All-Purpose Kitchen Knife – 7" Japanese Santoku

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  • 14 Dec
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  • 17 Dec-19 Dec
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  • 21 Dec-04 Jan
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Santoku Knife – The One That Actually Does the Job

You don’t need ten knives.
You need one you can trust.

This is the knife that doesn’t sit in a drawer — it stays out, gets used, and earns its place every single day.

Inspired by the classic Japanese Santoku, this blade has been reworked for real-world kitchens. We tightened the shape, refined the balance, and built it to do the work of three knives — slicing, chopping, and mincing — without missing a beat.

If you’ve ever reached for a knife and wished it just worked better, this is the one you’ve been looking for.


Who It’s For

For home cooks who want one reliable knife they can reach for without thinking.
For pros who need a dependable workhorse with better balance and better edge retention.
For anyone who’s done with cheap knife blocks and ready for one blade that actually earns its keep.


Why This One Is Different

  • VG10 Core Steel – Japanese high-carbon stainless that holds a razor edge
  • 316/316L Damascus Cladding – Beautiful, durable, and rust-resistant
  • 62 HRC Hardness – Hard enough to stay sharp, tough enough for daily use
  • Full Tang Construction – Built solid from heel to tip
  • G10 Handle – Moisture-proof, grippy, and shaped for real comfort
  • Cullens Along the Blade – Helps food release with less drag, less mess
  • Flat Grind, Sharpened to 12° – Slices clean, even through sticky or soft foods
  • Balanced by Hand – Feels solid without the bulk

What It’s Great At

  • Gliding through meat without tearing
  • Shaving herbs paper-thin
  • Cutting dense root veg like it’s no big deal
  • Slicing tomatoes without crushing them
  • Getting prep done faster, smoother, cleaner

Specs

  • Blade Length: 190mm
  • Blade Height: 47mm
  • Spine Thickness: 2.8mm
  • Steel: VG10 Core with 316/316L Stainless Damascus Cladding
  • Hardness: 62 HRC
  • Handle: G10 Composite, Full Tang
  • Edge Angle: 12° Double Bevel
  • Weight: Balanced for control
  • Construction: Made in small batches, finished by hand

LilyCraft Santoku Knives
Fewer tools. Better cuts. One knife that earns its place.

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