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Kessaku 7-inch santoku knife, stainless steel blade with oval cutouts, Pakkawood handle, blade guard

Kessaku

Kessaku KES23071 7-Inch Santoku Knife

SKU CH-QMZH-0WXDG MPN KES23071

A 7-inch santoku knife forged from high-carbon 7Cr17MoV stainless steel, hardened to 58+ Rockwell, with a Pakkawood handle and Granton edge for reduced sticking

  • Product typeChefs Knives
  • Forged 7Cr17MoV steel holds a razor edge
  • 58+ Rockwell hardness resists wear and corrosion
  • Honbazuke 16° edge slices cleanly with less force
  • Full-tang Pakkawood handle balances the knife securely
  • Granton oval cutouts reduce food sticking to the blade

Samurai Series Santoku Knife

The Kessaku KES23071 is a 7-inch Santoku knife from the Samurai Series built for home cooks and professional chefs who want a single, versatile blade for slicing, dicing and mincing. Its precision-forged high-carbon 7Cr17MoV stainless steel is nitrogen cooled to a 58+ Rockwell hardness for lasting edge retention and corrosion resistance. The full-tang construction and mirror-polished Pakkawood handle give a balanced, sanitary grip that resists heat, cold and moisture.

Upgrading from Stamped or Softer Blades

This knife replaces thinner stamped knives or lower-hardness stainless blades that dull quickly and can flex during heavy prep. The jump is worth it when you need a hand-sharpened 16-degree edge per side using the Honbazuke method plus Granton-edge oval cutouts that reduce food sticking. The added chromium enhances stain resistance and non-stick performance for faster workflow.

Compatibility Check Before Ordering

Verify that you can maintain the blade by hand washing, wiping and drying immediately after use because stainless steel is not impervious to water. Ensure your storage solution accommodates a 7-inch blade with the supplied blade guard and that you are comfortable with a full-tang handle profile. Buyers who need a longer slicing knife or a flexible boning knife should look elsewhere.

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Price $26.99
Cheaper than about 77% of the 256 comparable items (median $43.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameKessaku
Model nameKES23071
Product typeChefs Knives

Questions about this item

How much space do I need to store the 7-inch blade safely?

Allow room for the full 7-inch blade plus the Pakkawood handle; a block slot or magnetic strip long enough to cover the entire blade length keeps the edge clear and the grip accessible.

What is the correct way to sharpen the 16-degree Honbazuke edge?

Use a fine whetstone and hold the blade at the same 16-degree angle per side that the Honbazuke method established; avoid pull-through sharpeners which will round the precise bevel.

How often should I re-sharpen the 7Cr17MoV stainless steel blade?

With 58+ Rockwell hardness the edge holds well; hone on a ceramic rod weekly and return to a whetstone at 16 degrees per side only when honing no longer restores cutting performance.

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