Hand-forged Santoku kitchen knife with rosewood handle

Forged Santoku Knife — Rosewood Handle

Name: Forged Santoku Knife — Rosewood Handle
Price: 274.55 CAD
Availability: InStock

Damascus Steel · 58 to 62 HRC

$274.55

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Blade steel: Damascus Steel

Hardness: 58 to 62 HRC (Rockwell scale)

Hand-forged layered steel folded to reveal a distinctive flowing wave pattern — no two blades are alike. Prized for its hard cutting edge and excellent edge retention. Hand wash, dry immediately, and apply a light coat of food-grade oil to protect the etched pattern.

Overall length: 12.4"

Blade length: 6.9"

Handle length: "

Blade width: "

Hand wash only with warm water and mild soap, and dry immediately — never leave a blade soaking or run it through a dishwasher. Wipe on a light coat of food-grade mineral oil after use to protect the steel, and store it dry in a sheath, knife roll, or on a magnetic strip. A few seconds of care after each use keeps a hand-forged edge true for decades.

Add free engraving with the option above — up to 20 characters on the blade, or engrave the leather sheath. Adds 2 business days. Engraved pieces are final sale. For any other engraving request, email us at info@northboundblade.com.

We ship worldwide, fully tracked, with free shipping on orders over $150 to Canada and the USA. Each piece is prepared within 5 business days, and delivery options for your country are shown at checkout.

If something isn't right when it arrives, request a return within 14 days of delivery — we review every request with care and will always work with you to make it right. Engraved pieces are final sale.

Knife Shape

What is a Santoku?

The Santoku — meaning “three virtues” — is built around a flatter edge and a gently rounded tip, making it especially easy to use for slicing, dicing, and mincing. Its shorter blade and lighter weight make it a natural choice for cooks who want reliable, everyday performance without a steep learning curve.

From the forge

About this piece

A Santoku — the versatile "three virtues" knife, built to handle slicing, dicing, and mincing equally well with its flat edge and gently rounded tip. The blade is hand-forged Damascus steel — available in two distinct folded patterns, so no two knives of the same pattern are ever quite alike.

The handle is a solid octagonal rosewood wa-handle, shaped for a comfortable, precise grip.

The details: Blade length 175mm (6.9"), total length 315mm (12.4"). Hand-forged Damascus steel (58–62 HRC), available in Pattern 1 or Pattern 2. Octagonal rosewood wa-handle. Includes a leather sheath. Hand wash, dry immediately, occasional light oiling of blade and handle.

A gift worth giving: Two Damascus patterns to choose from means this piece can be picked to match the recipient's taste — an easy, versatile everyday knife with the look of something far more special.

Every piece leaves the forge ready for a lifetime of use — our Knife Care guide covers the few simple habits that keep a hand-forged edge that way.

FAQ

What's the difference between Pattern 1 and Pattern 2? Both are hand-forged Damascus steel of the same quality — the difference is purely in how the folded layers pattern out during forging, so it comes down to which look you prefer.

Is this dishwasher safe? No — hand wash and dry immediately after use; oil the blade and handle occasionally.

What makes a Santoku different from a Gyuto? The Santoku has a flatter edge and a more rounded tip, making it well suited to a straight up-and-down chopping motion rather than the rocking motion a Gyuto is built for.

Does it come with a sheath? Yes — every Northbound Blade knife ships with a leather sheath included.

01 — Forged