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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
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.
Precision.
Balance.
Craft.
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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SaleCant believe how sharp this thing is, chopped a whole bag of carrots and onions for a curry and it didnt even slow down. Lovely little knife.
Bought this for my dad for his birthday as hes been moaning about his old knife for ages. He absolutely loves it. I had a go as well and the flat profile of the santoku is spot on for chopping herbs and veg, you can just push straight down instead of rocking all over the place. The steel seems really good quality, I gave it a quick hone after a weeks worth of prep and its still razor sharp. Arrived next day too which was a nice touch.
Really nice knife overall, came sharp out the box and the flat profile makes short work of onions and carrots. Handle is a bit slim for my hand though, took a few days to get used to but its alright now. For 50 quid I'd say it's a solid buy.
It's a decent knife, sharp enough and does the job, but I expected a bit more from a Japanese brand at this price. Edge retention is just average, I've had to steel it a few times after a week of daily use. Fine but not blown away.
Got this santoku for my wife as a birthday present and she's over the moon. The flat profile makes veg prep a doddle, she said it glides through carrots like butter. Came really well packaged and the edge was wicked sharp straight out the box. For the price it feels a step above what we'd normally buy.
Ok so I bought this knife after seeing the good reviews. It's decent enough but I'm a bit underwhelmed for £50 if I'm honest. The blade is fine, does the job on most things but I've got a cheap Kai knife that stays sharper longer. The handle feels a bit slim for my hands and took some getting used to. I'll use it for light veg work but it's not becoming my daily driver.
Bought this for my husband as a birthday present and he uses it every single day now. We had a cheap block set from Argos before and this is a massive upgrade, he says it goes through chicken and carrots like nothing. The balance is really nice and the handle feels quality. Arrived next day as well which was a bonus.
Been using this for about 3 weeks now mostly for veg prep. The flat profile is spot on for slicing onions and cabbage without needing to rock the blade much, and it came out the box proper sharp. Cant fault it really, feels lovely in the hand.
Got this santoku as a birthday present for the wife and she absolutely loves it. Proper sharp straight out the box, glides through veg like nothing. The flat blade makes it dead easy to mince garlic and herbs, and the balance feels spot on. I've already used it more than she has tbh. Only thing is it makes my old knives feel like butter knives now, might have to get myself one.
Nice knife for the price, really sharp and holds its edge well after a few weeks of daily use. Handle took a bit of getting used to as its a bit chunkier than I'm used to, but its comfortable enough now. Only wish they did a slightly longer version around 7 inches for bigger hands.
