Mattiyu Santoku Knife | Three Virtues. One Blade. Infinite Meals.

Slicing. Dicing. Mincing. The word “Santoku” (三徳) literally means three virtues — and this knife was built to master them all.

The Mattiyu Santoku Knife is your everyday kitchen workhorse, designed with a shorter, wider blade than the Gyuto for quicker prep, tighter control, and those satisfying up-down chops. Whether you're knocking out dinner for the fam or prepping fiesta plates for the village, this SHINARP blade will become your new go-to.

Specs & Materials

• Blade Material: Damascus Steel
• Handle Material: Natural Rosewood
• Hardness: 60 ± 2 HRC
• Edge Angle: 15° Manual Convex Edge
• Blade Length: 180mm (7.08 inches)
• Handle Length: 140mm (5.5 inches)
• Overall Length: 320mm (12.6 inches)
• Blade Width: 46.5mm (1.83 inches)
• Blade Thickness: 2.4mm (0.094 inches)
• Weight: 223g (0.49 lbs)

Why Santoku?

• Versatile blade profile — Excels at vegetables, meat, fish, fruits & herbs
• Straight edge with slight curve — Perfect for fast push cuts and slicing
• Wide blade — Easy to scoop and transfer chopped ingredients
• Shorter length — Ideal for compact kitchens, home cooks, and precise prep
• SHINEF Certified — Because sharp ain’t enough. This one’s shinarp.

Built for Real Work, Forged with Soul

• Vacuum Heat Treated for durability and performance
• Hammered Damascus Pattern reduces food sticking
• Fine-polished convex edge – Holds a razor-sharp edge, easier to maintain
• Ergonomic Rosewood Handle – Comfort meets elegance
• Mirror-Polished Bolster & Spine – Smooth on the fingers, sleek in the kitchen

Comes in a Premium Wooden Gift Box

Whether you’re gifting a future SHINEF or upgrading your own setup, the Santoku is presentation-ready and built to be passed down. Give it to your chef uncle, your foodie cousin, or keep it for yourself — you’ve earned a real knife.

Proudly Rooted in Island Cooking

At Blades by Crank, we build blades that honor the food, the culture, and the people who make it. The Santoku carries the spirit of Chamorro hospitality — feeding many with love, sweat, and flavor.

Add this blade to your kitchen and you’ll never look at prep the same again. This is the real deal. This is CRANK.