About This

• 【Japanese Santoku Knife — Slicing, Dicing & Mincing Mastered】"Santoku" means three virtues in Japanese — slicing, dicing, and mincing. This 7-inch blade is purpose-engineered for precision vegetable prep, boneless protein, and herbs, with a hand-forged 3-layer composite blade featuring a 90Cr15MoV high carbon steel core hardened to 59±2 HRC. The multi-layer forging eliminates impurities and delivers consistent sharpness with excellent edge retention through months of daily use.
• 【Natural Olive Wood Handle — Rarer Than Rosewood, Built to Last】While most Japanese knives at this price use rosewood or pakkawood, Ink Plums uses genuine olivewood — a denser, more visually striking hardwood prized for its rich grain patterns and warm golden tones. No two handles look alike. The octagonal shape gives you natural blade-angle awareness and a secure, fatigue-free grip whether you're mincing a pile of herbs or breaking down a full chicken. No paint, no chemical coating — food-safe by design.
• 【Hand-Hammered Blade — Crafted for Performance and Artistry】The hand-hammered tsuchime surface creates micro air pockets between blade and food, reducing drag so thinly sliced vegetables and delicate proteins release cleanly rather than sticking mid-cut. Each hammer mark is a byproduct of traditional Japanese hand-forging — refining the steel, increasing structural integrity, and leaving a textured finish that makes every Ink Plums knife visually distinct from mass-produced alternatives.
• 【Your Go-To Knife for Vegetables, Fish & Everyday Prep】The 7-inch santoku blade is the ideal size for daily kitchen work — long enough for larger vegetables, nimble enough for precise detail cuts. Paper-thin cucumber slices, julienned carrots, minced garlic and ginger, diced onions, sliced fish fillets — the 14–16° hand-polished edge on each side handles it all with minimal effort. At 2.5mm thin, it's noticeably lighter and more maneuverable than a standard 8-inch chef knife, making it a favorite for cooks who prefer Japanese-style precision.
• 【A Gift That Stands Out — Elegant Packaging Included】Presented in a premium gift box featuring handcrafted calligraphy branding, this Ink Plums santoku knife makes a meaningful gift for birthdays, Mother's Day, Father's Day, holidays, and housewarmings. The olivewood handle makes it as beautiful on display as it is in use. Backed by our 60-day free replacement guarantee — quality issues including rust or handle defects are covered, no questions asked.

Overview

• Blade Material : Alloy Steel
• Brand : Ink Plums
• Color : 7" Santoku Knife
• Handle Material : Olive Wood
• Blade Edge : Plain