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product_id: 4013139
title: "Yoshihiro VG10 16 Layer Hammered Damascus Stainless Steel Santoku Chefs Knife (7'' (180mm))"
brand: "yoshihiro"
price: "¥45595"
currency: JPY
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 5
url: https://www.desertcart.jp/products/4013139-yoshihiro-vg10-16-layer-hammered-damascus-stainless-steel-santoku-chefs
store_origin: JP
region: Japan
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# VG10 stainless steel 16 layers of Damascus 7'' blade length Yoshihiro VG10 16 Layer Hammered Damascus Stainless Steel Santoku Chefs Knife (7'' (180mm))

**Brand:** yoshihiro
**Price:** ¥45595
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🔪 Elevate Your Kitchen Game with Yoshihiro's Masterpiece!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Yoshihiro VG10 16 Layer Hammered Damascus Stainless Steel Santoku Chefs Knife (7'' (180mm)) by yoshihiro
- **How much does it cost?** ¥45595 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.jp](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/4013139-yoshihiro-vg10-16-layer-hammered-damascus-stainless-steel-santoku-chefs)

## Best For

- yoshihiro enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted yoshihiro brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Artisan Quality:** Handcrafted by master artisans in Japan, each knife is a unique masterpiece.
- • **Crafted for Comfort:** Ergonomically designed mahogany handle ensures a seamless grip for effortless slicing.
- • **Unleash Culinary Mastery:** Experience the art of precision with a 7'' Santoku blade, perfect for all your chopping needs.
- • **Durability Meets Elegance:** With a hardness rating of 60 HRC, this knife combines strength and beauty in one.
- • **Friction-Free Performance:** Hammered texture reduces sticking, making food prep smoother and faster.

## Overview

The Yoshihiro VG10 16 Layer Hammered Damascus Stainless Steel Santoku Chef's Knife is a premium kitchen tool, featuring a 7'' double-edged blade made from VG10 stainless steel, renowned for its sharpness and durability. Handcrafted in Japan, this knife boasts a beautiful mahogany handle and a unique hammered texture that enhances performance by reducing friction. Ideal for both professional chefs and home cooks, it embodies the perfect blend of functionality and artistry.

## Description

Santoku Chefs knife are perfect for slicing, dicing, chopping, and mincing of fruits, vegetables, bonesless meats, and fish. Preparing delicious meals starts with taking wholesome ingredients and using the best tools such as a high quality chefs knife to make every meal into something special. Our VG-10 Hammered Damascus Santoku Multipurpose Chefs Knife is forged and hammered with 16 layers of steel in the Damascus tradition with a VG-10 Core, this knife is complimented with a premium Western style handcrafted mahogany handle that extends to the full tang of the knife and is NSF certified for commercial kitchens and ergonomically welds to the hand for seamless use. The hammered texture of the blade eliminates friction and keeps food from sticking to the blade. Every knife from Yoshihiro is handcrafted by master artisans creating a unique one of a kind work of art. Japanese knives should always be sharpened and honed on premium quality Japanese water stones. A good quality Japanese water stone not only is the best surface to sharpen and maintain the blade of your knife, but it is also the best tool to preserve and take care of the high quality steel that it is made of. For maintenance info and professional Japanese knife sharpening contact our Yoshihiro Cutlery store.

## Features

- Forged and hammered with 16 layers of steel in the Damascus tradition with a VG10 Core, the VG10 Hammered Damascus Series has been a perennial seller, combining performance, beauty, and extraordinary value.
- The most versatile and one of the most popular knives that a cook can have today is a Japanese all-purpose chefs knife known as a Santoku knife. Santoku is Japanese for three virtues referring to the shape of the blade which comprises aspects of the traditional vegetable knife , Usuba, and Gyuto in one knife making it a favorite among chefs and cooks everywhere.
- Made in Japan. This knife is complimented with a premium Western Style Handle that extends to the full tang of the knife and ergonomically welds to the hand for seamless use. The hammered texture of the blade eliminates friction and keeps food from sticking to the blade. Every knife from Yoshihiro is handcrafted by master artisans creating a unique one-of-a-kind work of art.
- Proudly made in Japan. This knife is complimented with a premium Western Style Handle that extends to the full tang of the knife and ergonomically welds to the hand for seamless use. The hammered texture of the blade eliminates friction and keeps food from sticking to the blade. Every knife from Yoshihiro is handcrafted by master artisans creating a unique one-of-a-kind work of art.
- Traditional Japanese knife making values a sharp edge, which requires attention and care. Sharpening and honing should be done with only water whetstones. Hand wash and dry only, and do so immediately if working with acidic ingredients. Do not use on objects such as bones, nutshells, and frozen foods.
- Blade Material: VG10 Stainless Steel / Edge Angle: Double Edged / Grade: Damascus / Handle Shape: Western / Handle Material: Mahogany / HRC: 60 / Knife Style: Santoku Chefs Knife / Saya Cover: None / Stain Resistant: Yes / Made in Japan

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Handle Material | Mahogany |
| Is the item dishwasher safe? | No |
| Blade Material | Stainless Steel |
| Construction Type | Forged |
| BladeType | Double-Edged |
| Blade Color | Silver |
| Color | Mahogany Handle |
| Item Weight | 0.39 Pounds |
| BladeLength | 7 Inches |

## Product Details

- **Blade Material:** Stainless Steel
- **Brand:** Yoshihiro
- **Color:** Mahogany Handle
- **Handle Material:** Mahogany
- **Blade Edge:** Double-Edged

## Images

![Yoshihiro VG10 16 Layer Hammered Damascus Stainless Steel Santoku Chefs Knife (7'' (180mm)) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/512kwLvhwWL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color, Size** options.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Razor-Sharp Blade and Sturdy Handle
*by L***A on June 30, 2025*

These are first-class knives that are perfect for my needs in the kitchen. The grip and weight feel just right for my arthritic hands. The handle is steady and durable, while the tapered bottom of the blade is razor sharp. This knife is not cheap, but it is well worth the price of this high-quality knife.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ High quality.  Beautiful, ultra-sharp, knife.
*by T***S on February 6, 2025*

First of all, if looks count, this knife is like a piece of art. Very nice to look at. And it slices so smoothly and easily through cabbage, meat, whatever. So sharp that you have to use caution; two band-aids later I've learned how to use it properly, because even a slight touch of the edge can result in a small cut.Also, FWIW, like most Japanese products, the packaging is first class as well.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Funky Shape but One of My Favorite Knives
*by F***S on April 6, 2013*

I recently got rid of a bunch of old knives I'd poorly cared for over the years, after resolving to properly maintain my knives in the future. As a result, I bought a large set of Porsche 301 knives, and in addition purchased a number of Japanese knives, some directly out of Japan. This Yoshiro knife was purchased from the Amazon storefront, and was an afterthought. I'd read that this particular shape was of no real use to the western chef, which is probably true in that it is designed for Japanese cuisine.Nonetheless, I do find that this is one of my favorite knives, and one I reach for often. I use it almost exclusively for slicing and cutting vegetables. Although it looks a bit like a cleaver, it is way too thin and delicate to be used in this way, and hacking up a big piece of meat would probably ruin this knife sooner rather than later.I don't know why I enjoy using this knife as much as I do, but if one follows the dictum that one should watch what a person does, not what they say, then at least with this sample of 1 this knife actually is quite useful in the western home kitchen. I liked the knife enough to order another Yoshiro knife, a small paring knife, which is currently in transit.Don't buy this or any other fine knife if you aren't willing to properly sharpen it on a regular basis. You do not sharpen this sort of knife in a fixed grip or electric knife sharpener. These are meant to be sharpened with Japanese whetstones, and depending on your usage you should expect to have to sharpen it every 1 to 3 months in home usage, unless you just have it sitting there for decoration and don't plan to use it (it is an attractive decor item for your kitchen). As long as you don't damage it, you will need a 3000 or finer whetstone plus probably a strop, and if you damage it you'll need something coarser. There are lots of videos available online to show you any number of acceptable techniques to using whetstones.The product description says that this knife has a 50:50 edge, but the knife I received has more like a 70:30 or 65:35 edge, probably favoring right handers as is common with Japanese knives. If you want, you could whetstone out this difference and end up with a true 50:50 edge. I generally try not to change the edge that came with a knife, but in real home kitchen use, and considering that this is not some sort of $800 "jedi master" type knife, no one is going to notice or care so just do whatever you want with it and I'm sure you'll be happy with the result.

## Frequently Bought Together

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*Last updated: 2026-01-26*