Hakami Sakura 18 cm Santoku Knife with a hammered blade and a brown pakkawood handle

The Hakami Sakura santoku combines a versatile 18-cm blade with a hammered San Mai finish!

Its profile is ideal for everyday preparation of vegetables, meats, and fish. The 10Cr15CoMoV stainless steel blade offers a smooth cutting edge suitable for clean cuts, while the brown Pakka handle ensures a comfortable grip.

A precise, hammered San Mai blade

The 18-cm blade features a San Mai construction, a Japanese technique consisting of three layers: a harder central core surrounded by two layers of steel. This design aims to combine edge rigidity with blade durability. The stainless steel used for this knife is 10Cr15CoMoV.

The hammered finish creates an irregular surface on the blade. This texture may limit food from sticking during cutting. The smooth cutting edge is suitable for steady cutting motions, chopping, and slicing. The santoku profile, combined with a relatively wide blade, makes it easy to guide food onto the cutting board. This steel knife is therefore suitable for a wide range of everyday food preparation tasks.

A comfortable and stable handle

The brown handle is made of Pakka, a composite material prized in cutlery for its resistance to moisture and its stability. Its oval shape provides a natural grip, with a consistent feel regardless of finger placement. This design effectively supports back-and-forth motions and vertical cuts.

The total length of 31 cm provides a good balance between the blade and the handle. Pakka also has a warm appearance, visually similar to certain types of wood, while requiring less maintenance than a natural wood handle. To get the most out of this San Mai blade knife, it is recommended to maintain a loose grip and let the cutting edge do the work without applying excessive pressure.

The advantages of this knife

• 10Cr15CoMoV stainless steel: precise cutting edge for everyday food prep
• Three-layer San Mai construction: balance between rigidity and durability
• Hammered finish: reduces the tendency of many foods to stick to the blade
• 18cm blade: versatile size for everyday cutting tasks
• Santoku profile: suitable for slicing, chopping, and dicing
• Smooth cutting edge: consistent cut and easy to control
• Brown Pakka handle: good resistance to moisture

Usage and Care Instructions

Use this kitchen knife on a wooden or soft-surfaced cutting board. Avoid glass, stone, or ceramic surfaces, which can damage the blade. Do not cut frozen foods, bones, or very hard items. Clean the blade by hand with a soft sponge, then dry it immediately. To maintain the edge, use a whetstone suitable for kitchen knives.

Hakami, Japanese aesthetics

Hakami is a brand specializing in kitchen knives inspired by Japanese cutlery. Its collections are named after iconic Japanese flowers, such as Sakura, Tsubaki, and Ajisai. The Sakura line features San Mai blades with a hammered finish and Pakka wood handles. The brand also offers chef’s knives, paring knives, Bunka knives, knife sets, and sharpening accessories.

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