Touroku Sakai Blue Super Stainless Clad Santoku 165mm

Taka Kitano leads the renowned Touroku Sakai, continuing a family legacy of Japanese knife making that spans three generations. Built in Sakai, Japan, Touroku Sakai knives are known for combining traditional craftsmanship with highly functional, performance-focused design.

The Santoku is one of the most versatile Japanese kitchen knife profiles available, designed to move comfortably between vegetables, proteins, herbs, and general prep work. Compact, nimble, and approachable, it has become a favorite for both home cooks and professional kitchens looking for a highly capable all-around knife.

At the heart of this knife is a Blue Super carbon steel core, one of the most respected high-performance Japanese steels available. Blue Super is prized for exceptional edge retention, refined cutting feel, and its ability to take an extremely sharp edge while maintaining excellent long-term performance. The stainless steel cladding helps simplify daily maintenance while preserving the responsive feel and cutting characteristics that make carbon steel knives so rewarding to use.

The blade profile features a slightly flatter edge that favors push cutting and controlled slicing while still allowing for light rocking motions when needed. The geometry feels thin and efficient through ingredients without becoming overly delicate, making the knife highly versatile across a wide range of prep tasks.

Fitted with an octagonal mono oak handle finished in traditional Yakiurushi lacquer, the knife feels lightweight, balanced, and comfortable in hand. The heat-cured lacquer deepens the tone of the oak while improving durability and grip over time.

For those looking for a versatile Japanese kitchen knife that balances edge retention, cutting performance, traditional craftsmanship, and approachable maintenance, the Touroku Sakai Blue Super Santoku stands out as an excellent daily driver.

Note: This Santoku has an exposed core of Blue Super carbon steel, which is not stainless. Please follow care instructions for Carbon Steel here.