{"product_id":"makoto-kurosaki-samidorizuki-sg-strix-santoku-165mm","title":"Makoto Kurosaki Samidorizuki SG-STRIX Santoku 165mm","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Makoto Kurosaki Samidorizuki SG-STRIX Santoku 165mm is a compact, high-performance Japanese all-purpose knife made in Echizen, Japan. Its balanced santoku profile gives you enough blade height for comfortable chopping and knuckle clearance while remaining nimble for detailed prep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe core is SG-STRIX, an advanced powdered stainless steel capable of taking a very fine edge and holding it through demanding kitchen work. Despite its high hardness, SG-STRIX gives clear feedback during sharpening and forms a noticeable burr, making apex formation easier to judge than with many highly wear-resistant powdered steels. Stainless cladding keeps everyday maintenance straightforward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMakoto Kurosaki’s Samidorizuki finish is the defining visual detail. Small, leaf-like hammer marks scatter across the blade face, reflecting light differently from every angle. The knife is completed with a dark octagonal wa handle, vivid green ferrule, and light spacer for a distinctive but balanced presentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose This Knife?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVersatile 165mm santoku profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e A practical size for vegetables, fruit, herbs, and boneless meat or fish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSG-STRIX powdered stainless steel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Delivers excellent sharpness, strong edge retention, corrosion resistance, and unusually clear sharpening feedback.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThin, precise geometry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cuts cleanly with low resistance while remaining controlled and practical for everyday prep.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSamidorizuki tsuchime finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gives the blade a distinctive leaf-like texture and subtle visual depth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAmbidextrous wa handle:\u003c\/strong\u003e The octagonal handle supports a secure pinch grip for right- or left-handed cooks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho Is It For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis santoku is ideal for experienced home cooks and professional chefs who want a compact primary knife with premium stainless performance. It is especially well suited to kitchens where a 210mm gyuto feels larger than necessary. The hard, thin edge rewards controlled technique and a knife-friendly cutting board; it is not intended for bones, frozen food, hard pits, twisting, or lateral pressure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKnife Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Santoku\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Makoto Kurosaki \/ STYLE-K\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Echizen, Fukui, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCore Steel:\u003c\/strong\u003e SG-STRIX \/ SPG-STRIX powdered stainless steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCladding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stainless steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e San-mai\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Samidorizuki tsuchime\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdge Length: \u003c\/strong\u003e165mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 285mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Height at Heel:\u003c\/strong\u003e 49mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpine Thickness at Heel:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.0mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 147g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 65 HRC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBevel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Double bevel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark octagonal wa handle with green ferrule and light spacer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHand Orientation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ambidextrous\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMeasurements are representative averages for this handmade line. Individual knives may vary slightly.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand wash and dry immediately after use. Do not place the knife in a dishwasher. Use a wood, rubber, or quality synthetic cutting board and avoid bones, frozen foods, hard pits, twisting, or lateral pressure. Maintain the edge with a strop or fine whetstone and sharpen on quality water stones as needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is a santoku best used for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA santoku is a compact all-purpose knife suited to slicing, dicing, and chopping vegetables, fruit, herbs, and boneless proteins. Its moderate length and useful blade height make it easy to control in smaller kitchens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs SG-STRIX stainless?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Both the SG-STRIX core and stainless cladding offer strong corrosion resistance, although the knife should still be hand washed and dried promptly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this knife suitable for left-handed cooks?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The double-bevel edge and octagonal wa handle suit both right- and left-handed use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this a beginner-friendly knife?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts stainless construction is practical to maintain, but the hard, thin edge requires sound cutting technique. Avoid hard ingredients, impacts, and twisting the blade through food.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Makoto Kurosaki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50188497977601,"sku":"MK-SAM-STRIX-SAN165","price":349.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/7687\/5777\/files\/makoto-kurosaki-samidorizuki-sg-strix-santoku-165mm-04-reverse-side.png?v=1786697234","url":"https:\/\/tokushuknife.eu\/en-fr\/products\/makoto-kurosaki-samidorizuki-sg-strix-santoku-165mm","provider":"Tokushu Knife Malta","version":"1.0","type":"link"}