{"product_id":"shinko-7-santoku-110-layers","title":"Shinko 7\" Santoku 110 Layers","description":"\u003c!-- INTRO --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShinko Series 7\" Santoku\u003c\/strong\u003e — a Japanese multi-purpose knife hand-forged from \u003cstrong\u003e110 layers of Damascus steel\u003c\/strong\u003e made by \u003cstrong\u003ealternating 55 layers of AUS-10 and 55 layers of VG-10\u003c\/strong\u003e. This hybrid construction pairs AUS-10’s toughness with VG-10’s edge retention, then finishes in a thin 9–12° grind for smooth push cuts, fast chops, and precise mincing. A stabilized maple + resin handle and stainless bolster keep the blade balanced and secure in hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- KEY HIGHLIGHTS --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Highlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e110-layer Damascus:\u003c\/strong\u003e 55 layers of AUS-10 + 55 layers of VG-10 combine toughness, bite, and long-lasting sharpness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e7\" Santoku profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e flat belly for push cuts, gentle tip for fine work, and tall blade for safe knuckle clearance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThin 9–12° edge:\u003c\/strong\u003e low resistance through vegetables, proteins, and herbs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStabilized maple \u0026amp; resin handle:\u003c\/strong\u003e secure, water-resistant, and comfortable during long prep sessions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFull composite tang + stainless bolster:\u003c\/strong\u003e confident balance and control.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes fitted sheath \u0026amp; gift box:\u003c\/strong\u003e ready for safe storage or gifting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- LIFESTYLE IMAGE (HERO) --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0470\/7306\/7165\/files\/ShinkoSeriesSantoku_8.jpg?v=1757133625\" alt=\"Shinko Series 7 inch Santoku on a cutting board with a lime.\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- UNBOXING \/ FEATURES VIDEO --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eUnboxing \u0026amp; Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee how the Shinko Santoku’s 110-layer AUS-10\/VG-10 Damascus and thin grind glide through everyday prep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 56.25% 0 0 0; position: relative;\"\u003e\u003ciframe title='Shinko 7\" Santoku Knife | Seido Knives' style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/1109260769?badge=0\u0026amp;autopause=0\u0026amp;player_id=0\u0026amp;app_id=58479\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- BENEFITS \/ EDUCATION --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Advantages of a Japanese Santoku Knife\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCleaner, straighter cuts:\u003c\/strong\u003e the Santoku’s flat edge excels at push cutting vegetables without rocking or tearing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAll-day comfort:\u003c\/strong\u003e tall blade guides the knuckles; balanced handle reduces fatigue during batch prep.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDamascus performance \u0026amp; beauty:\u003c\/strong\u003e layered AUS-10\/VG-10 steel resists corrosion, holds an edge, and showcases an intricate pattern.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVersatile in any kitchen:\u003c\/strong\u003e from chiffonade herbs to slicing proteins, one knife covers most daily tasks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- LIFESTYLE IMAGES (PAIR) --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0470\/7306\/7165\/files\/ShinkoSeriesSantoku_3.jpg?v=1757133625\" alt=\"Shinko Santoku stabilized maple and resin handle detail, on a cutting board with vegetables.\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0470\/7306\/7165\/files\/ShinkoSeriesSantoku_2.jpg?v=1757133625\" alt=\"Close-up Damascus pattern on Shinko Santoku, on a wooden cutting board with lemons and coffee beans.\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- SPECIFICATIONS --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeries\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShinko Series\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKnife Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7\" Santoku (Japanese all-purpose)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteel Construction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e110-layer Damascus\u003c\/strong\u003e (55 × AUS-10 + 55 × VG-10)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBevel \/ Edge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDouble-bevel, 9–12° per side\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e328 mm \/ \u003cspan\u003e12.9 in\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e180 mm \/ \u003cspan\u003e7.1 in\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Width (max)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e48 mm \/ \u003cspan\u003e1.9 in\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpine Thickness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.0 mm \/ \u003cspan\u003e0.08 in\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandle Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e136 mm \/ \u003cspan\u003e5.4 in\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandle Material\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStabilized maple wood \u0026amp; resin, stainless bolster\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTang \/ Construction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull composite tang; balanced at the bolster\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e166 g \/ \u003cspan\u003e5.9 oz\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c!-- DIAGRAM + INFOGRAPHIC --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" alt=\"Shinko series Santoku feature infographic diagram.\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0470\/7306\/7165\/files\/SantokuShinkoSeries_infographic.jpg?v=1758081784\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Technical diagram of a 7-inch Shinko series Santoku knife with dimensions and material.\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0470\/7306\/7165\/files\/SantokuShinkoSeries_specs.jpg?v=1758081784\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- WHAT'S INCLUDED --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat’s Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShinko Series 7\" Santoku Knife\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFitted protective sheath\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSignature storage \/ gift box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLimited Lifetime guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Shinko series Santoku knife with wooden handle next to its packaging on a white background\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0470\/7306\/7165\/files\/Santoku7-Inch3DShinkoSeries_1500_min.jpg?v=1752954487\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- CARE \u0026 USE --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare \u0026amp; Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-wash with mild soap; dry immediately (no dishwasher or soaking).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse wood or soft plastic cutting boards; avoid glass, stone, or ceramic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaintain the edge by regularly \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\" href=\"https:\/\/seidoknives.com\/collections\/knife-sharpening-tools\" title=\"Knife Sharpening Tools\"\u003ehoning \u0026amp; sharpening\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e with quality stones or \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\" href=\"https:\/\/seidoknives.com\/collections\/whetstones\" title=\"Whetstones\"\u003ewhetstones\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore safely in the sheath, a knife block, or on a magnetic strip.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid prying, twisting, or cutting through hard bones or frozen food.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- FAQ --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat makes AUS-10 + VG-10 special?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy alternating 55 layers of each steel, the blade balances \u003cem\u003etoughness and flexibility\u003c\/em\u003e (AUS-10) with \u003cem\u003ehigh hardness and edge life\u003c\/em\u003e (VG-10), resulting in a durable knife that stays sharp longer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this Santoku suitable for left- and right-handed users?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It has a double-bevel edge (9–12° per side) for ambidextrous use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat tasks is a Santoku best at?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePush-cutting vegetables, chopping herbs, portioning boneless meats and fish, and precision slicing—its flat profile keeps cuts clean and controlled.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seido Knives","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45548825706540,"sku":"824591037620","price":189.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/9174\/7116\/files\/Santoku7-Inch3DShinkoSeries_1500_min.jpg?v=1779037911","url":"https:\/\/rak1pm-kn.myshopify.com\/products\/shinko-7-santoku-110-layers","provider":"NEBULAPRIMEX ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}