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  • Haruyuki Zanpa Santoku 165mm from Haruyuki
  • Haruyuki Zanpa Santoku 165mm from Haruyuki
  • Haruyuki Zanpa Santoku 165mm from Haruyuki
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Haruyuki Zanpa Santoku 165mm

Haruyuki Zanpa Santoku 165mm

€159,00 EUR
€159,00 EUR
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About Haruyuki Zanpa- 

Just LOOK at that damascus pattern. When I first saw the Zanpa in person, I could hardly believe it. The intricate design pairs elegantly with the simple Japanese ‘wa handle.’ This style of handle focuses all of the knife’s weight in the blade, letting it do more of the work for you, so slicing up a pile of veggies feels like no big deal. 

The Haruyuki Zanpa is forged from a fantastic stainless steel called AUS-10, which was specially designed with knife-makers in mind. It gets sharp like a razor but isn’t as delicate or fussy as some of the harder Japanese steels. High performance, low maintenance; perfect for both chefs and home cooks.

Designed for kitchen success, Haruyuki knives are beloved among professionals and home cooks alike for their reliable, high-performance blades. Haruyuki combines ancient Japanese tradition with efficient modern technology: blades are forged by machine for unparalleled precision, consistency, and affordability. Skilled artisans then complete the remaining steps by hand, from polishing and sharpening the blade to affixing its handle. The resulting knives have the feel and aesthetics of a traditional handmade knife while being more accessible to young cooks and folks starting their knife collection. 

About the Shape - This is also a multi-purpose knife, but with a slight vegetable bias. Santoku means 'Three Virtues' or 'To solve Three Problems'. The virtues or problems are slicing, dicing and mincing. Santoku is usually found in 160mm - 190mm lengths. These are more and more popular in Western kitchens due to the unique shape and smaller easy to handle size.

Shape Santoku
Maintenance Level Low
Blade Length 165 mm |
Blade Height 46.7 mm
Thickness 2.1 mm / 1.3 mm
ⓘAbove the Heel / 1cm from the tip.
Weight 131 g
Steel Type AUS-10 Stainless Steel with Stainless Steel Cladding
Rockwell Hardness 60 - 61
Edge/Bevel Double (50/50)
Handle Wa (Japanese) Handle - Octagon Burnt Oak
Knife Line Haruyuki Zanpa
Brand Haruyuki
Made in Tosa, Kochi, Japan

Stainless steel is super handy because it doesn’t rust or stain easily like carbon steel. That said, remember it is stain-less, not stain-never. While it is much easier to care for than high-carbon steel, it does benefit from proper use: use it, wash it, dry it and put it away. Always avoid the dishwasher!

USE  

• Only cut food you can bite through with this knife. Hard foods can chip the blade. No olive pits, bones,  lobster shells, woody stems or parmesan rinds. Cutting frozen food is especially bad  because the cold will make hard steel even more brittle. If you wouldn’t chew it with  your own teeth, don’t cut it.  

• Your cutting surface is the biggest culprit of dulling your knife. Use wood. End  grain wood is especially good. Plastic can be fine too, but certainly not glass,  granite or bamboo. 

• The edge of your knife works best sliding forwards or backwards. Scraping the  knife edge sideways will dull or damage the edge. Instead, use the spine of the knife to move foods across the cutting board. Do not twist the edge or pry with the edge, this is the worst screwdriver you ever bought and these motions will certainly  damage the edge. Listen to the knife! If you can hear the edge making a “tink”  sound on the cutting board, change what you are doing.  

CLEANING  

• After use, wash the knife by hand with regular dish soap, rinse with hot water  and dry by hand immediately. Dishwashers are very bad for knives.  

• Wood handles may dry out over time and exposure to water. Simply treat them  with some food safe wax.

STORING  

• Protect the edge for your safety and to avoid edge damage. A simple blade cover  will do the trick if you keep knives in a drawer or in a travel case.  

• The convenient wall magnet made with wood is a great way to show off your knives.  Be sure to put it back spine first, then roll it onto the blade face. This will keep the  edge from contacting the wood first.  

• The good ol’ counter top block can keep knives at the ready and protected, so  can drawer inserts. Whatever the method, it should keep the edge from touching  anything else. 

Shipping and Returns

We aim to ship your order within 1 business day at Knifewear, if there is a hold up, we'll aim to let you know and give you a timeline.

We offer $3 shipping on orders over $100* anywhere in Canada and $200* to customers in the USA. We ship worldwide, and offer up to the minute rates from our shipping partner DHL.

*Konro Grills and some other larger items are excluded from the free shipping offer.

How do I make a return on an online order?
No worries, we've got you sorted. Head over to https://knifewear.com/returns and follow the prompts. 

Can I pick up my order Curbside / At the store?
Absolutely, as long as all the items you are looking for are in stock at the location you want to pickup from, you'll be able to select that at the checkout. If one or more items aren't at your preferred location we are happy to ship it to you. 

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Overall rating: 5.0 / 5 from 35 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

The Haruyuki Zanpa Santoku 165mm knife is highly regarded for its elegant damascus pattern and simple Japanese handle design. Forged from AUS-10 stainless steel, it offers razor-sharp performance with low maintenance, making it ideal for both professional chefs and home cooks. Its multi-purpose shape, with a slight vegetable bias, is praised for its ability to handle slicing, dicing, and mincing efficiently.

Summary topics

  • Knife Performance: 74%
  • Customer Service: 16%

Review topics: ["weight","cuts","knife","service"].

Review highlights

  • "Great knife, great advice, great value" — Thomas J.
  • "I wanted universal knife - for meat and veggies, cooking became more enjoyable!" — Vera S.
  • "Very sharp and great customer service." — Theo B.

Reviews

My First Real Knife

"First, Jay at Knifewear is incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, and fantastic to work with. A broken tip on my run-of-the-mill chef knife that I've had for years prompted me to invest in a proper knife. I am by no means a blade enthusiast, but wow, this might start me down that road. It is an absolute joy to work with. I love its sharpness, and the patterning on the blade makes it feel like I'm working with a work of art. I am unexpectedly enamoured with the handle: it's comfortable, feels natural, and is perfectly balanced. Now to hone (pun intended) my knife skills, and I'll have fun doing so with this knife."

— Jay G. (5/5)

I gave it to one

"I gave it to one of my customers, as a thank-you for his business. He was very impressed overall. Looks awesome. Felt awesome. I sell Stainless and Alloy piping products for a living. So, I find it fitting that this particular knife was forged in Stainless Steel."

— Kevin F. (5/5)

Want to use but shouldn't.

"OK title is a lie, used it for a meal and loved it but it's a gift for a friend's wedding. Sliced just like a japanese handed forged knife should."

— Wayne D. (5/5)

Beautiful

"Cuts well with beautiful design"

— Lisa A. (5/5)

Great service and knives

"If you want to buy the best knives in Edmonton, look no further. There are no bad knives here. They are expensive but you get what you pay for and then some. Not only do they cut like a laser, they are each a work of art. 10/10 recommended."

— Giovanni D. (5/5)

my favourite knife right now

"1 of my favourite knifes for work, super sharp, good quality, and the Damascus steel look is beautiful. 10/10 would recommend this knife"

— Tyson C. (5/5)

My Daughter's 1st Santoku

"I bought this knife for my daughter for Christmas along with a honing rod, premium larchwood cutting board and wax. She absolutely loves the whole package and wonders how she managed without a quality knife."

— Jeff C. (5/5)

Awesome knife

"Just the right size, light and easy to use. It is at the front of my knife block!"

— Glen B. (5/5)

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— Raheem S. (5/5)

Sharpest Knife Ever

"Fantastic knife! I got it as a Christmas present for my father and he loves it. Very sharp and great customer service."

— Theo B. (5/5)

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