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Blade Length
6.5"
Steel Type
AUS10 Stainless SteelCompare →
Handle
Mkuruti wood
Knife Type
SantokuCompare →
Best For
Slicing, Dicing, Mincing, Chopping
Raikou 6.5" Stainless Steel Santoku Knife 三徳包丁
Introducing the Raikou by Shimeru, a perfectly balanced 6.5" santoku knife that embodies the essence of Japanese craftsmanship and culinary precision. Designed for both culinary professionals and enthusiastic home cooks, the Kita knife combines traditional artistry with modern functionality, making it an indispensable tool in your kitchen.
The knife features a blade crafted from vacuum heat-treated forged stainless steel, which ensures exceptional sharpness, strength, and durability. This innovative treatment process allows the blade to maintain its edge longer while providing excellent resistance to corrosion, ensuring that it remains a reliable companion in your culinary endeavours. The versatile 6.5" santoku blade is ideal for a variety of tasks, from slicing and dicing to mincing and chopping, making it perfect for everything from vegetable preparation to crafting delicate fish fillets.
AUS10 Stainless Steel Blade
Forged from premium AUS10 stainless steel, the blade offers a perfect balance of hardness, toughness and long-lasting edge retention. Honed to a fine 15° cutting angle, it delivers razor-sharp precision for slicing vegetables, meats and fish with ease. The subtle hammered finish helps reduce drag and keeps ingredients from sticking, allowing each cut to glide smoothly.
The Raikou is designed with user comfort in mind, featuring an ergonomic handle made from beautifully crafted Mkuruti wood. The unique carving of the handle not only enhances its aesthetic appeal but also provides a secure and comfortable grip, reducing hand fatigue during extended use. The smooth, well-balanced design seamlessly fits into your hand, allowing you to manoeuvre with ease and precision as you tackle any food preparation task.
With its 6.5" blade length, the Raikou santoku knife is exceptionally versatile, making it a perfect choice for both everyday cooking and more intricate culinary creations. Whether you’re chopping onions for a stew, slicing cucumbers for a salad, or mincing herbs for a marinade, the Kita delivers consistent performance and reliability in every cut.
Enhance your culinary prowess with the Raikou by Shimeru, a knife that beautifully marries form and function. This santoku knife is more than just a kitchen tool; it’s a reflection of your dedication to the art of cooking and an invitation to explore your creativity in the kitchen. Experience the precision, comfort, and beauty of the Kita, and elevate your culinary creations to new heights.
Crafted from professional-grade, heat-treated high-carbon steel, Shimeru Knives deliver exceptional sharpness, durability, and edge retention. From the first slice, you’ll experience the precision that sets us apart.
Our knives are guaranteed to be the sharpest you’ve ever owned. No exceptions, no compromises—just razor-sharp blades that elevate your culinary experience.
Shimeru Knives feature uniquely designed handles that not only add a sophisticated touch to your kitchen but also provide a comfortable, secure grip for effortless chopping and slicing.
With a double-bevel edge sharpened to 15°—compared to the standard 20-25° of most Western knives—our blades allow for smoother, faster cuts, enhancing your cooking efficiency by 2 to 3 times.
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Step 1 — Rinse
Warm water and mild soap after each use. Never put your knife in the dishwasher — the harsh detergents and jostling will damage the edge and handle.
Step 2 — Dry
Towel dry immediately. Don't leave it wet or in the sink — even stainless steel can develop spots if left damp.
Step 3 — Store
Use a knife block, magnetic strip, or blade guard. Never toss it loose in a drawer — it dulls the edge and is a safety hazard.
That's it — no special maintenance, no fussy rituals. Your Shimeru knife is designed for daily use. With these three steps it'll stay razor-sharp for years.
This is the best knife Ive bought in ages. I had a Wusthof before but that was way heavier and felt clumsy in my hand. The Raikou is lighter but still feels solid, and the blade is razor sharp. My mum tried it and ordered one for herself straight away.
Ok so Ive been using this for about a month now and I’m honestly impressed. It holds its edge way better than my old Global, and the flat profile on the santoku is perfect for that rock-chop motion I use for herbs. Came in a nice simple box, no fuss. Great value for 40 quid.
Really good knife for the money, no complaints about the performance. Only thing is I wish the handle was a tiny bit thicker, it feels a little slim for my big hands. But that’s just personal preference, the blade itself is spot on and sharp as anything.
Bought this to replace a cheap set knife and it’s a massive upgrade. Cuts cleanly and stays sharp. The only reason it’s not 5 stars for me is the blade has a slight wobble when I use it on a hard chopping board, but I think that’s more my technique than the knife. Would recommend though.
Nice knife, does what it says on the tin. I’ve been using it daily for a couple weeks and the edge has held up well. My only minor gripe is it didn’t come with a guard or sheath, so I had to buy one separate. But the knife itself is a solid 4 stars.
Brilliant little knife. I was a bit sceptical at this price point but its a proper workhorse. Used it to break down a whole chicken and it glided through joints easy. The handle feels nice and grippy even when my hands are wet. Would definitely buy again.
Good quality and feels well made. I mainly use it for slicing veg and fruit, and it makes quick work of even tough squash. I would have liked it in a slightly longer size but that’s my fault for not checking dimensions properly. Still a decent buy.
So I bought this as a birthday present for my dad, he’s a keen cook. He loves it and says it cuts beautifully, but he mentioned it’s slightly heavier than he expected. He said he’s got used to it now and actually prefers it, but something to be aware of if you’re used to proper light blades.
Got this for my husband and he was genuinely chuffed with it. Straight out the box it had a proper sharp edge on it, he used it to prep veg for Sunday roast and said it cut through onions like they were nothing. Really nicely balanced too, not top heavy like some cheaper knives.
Cant believe how sharp it is out the box. Sliced through a butternut squash like it was nothing. Handle feels comfortable, not too big for my hands. For the price its a steal.
