Santoku Tosa Honoo – The Flame of Japanese Hammered Damascus Knives

The All-Purpose Japanese Masterpiece

The Santoku Tosa Honoo 18 cm (7") is the perfect everyday Japanese kitchen knife. Santoku means “three virtues” – meat, fish, and vegetables – and this blade embodies them all with elegance and strength.

Hand-forged in Tosa, Japan, a region known for its powerful rustic knives, this Santoku carries the essence of fire (Honoo) and craftsmanship. Balanced, sharp, and versatile, it is indispensable for both professionals and passionate home cooks.

The Blade: VG10 Super Steel & Striking Damascus

• Steel: Japanese VG10 super steel core, clad in 67 layers of Damascus steel.

• Hardness: HRC 61–62 – excellent edge retention and razor-sharp cutting.

• Finish: Traditional hammered tsuchime pattern – reduces drag and prevents food from sticking.

• Craftsmanship: Forged by Tosa blacksmiths with generations of expertise.

This blade delivers a perfect balance between beauty and performance, making vegetable chopping, fish slicing, and meat preparation effortless.

The Handle: Emerald Maple Burl Luxury

The Santoku Tosa Honoo features a handle made from Stabilised Maple Burl, dyed in a bold emerald-green tone and reinforced with a blackwood collar (kakumaki).

• Shape: Octagonal, ambidextrous, for control and comfort.

• Durability: Resistant to moisture, bacteria, and cracking.

• Uniqueness: Each Maple Burl handle has swirling natural patterns, making every knife unique.

A handle that symbolises fire, strength, and individuality.

Premium Packaging: Functional and Elegant

Each Santoku Tosa Honoo is delivered in a solid wooden box, engraved with the Otakimi crest. More than packaging, this box transforms into a durable cutting board, combining elegance with practicality.

Lifetime Warranty – Fire That Never Fades

Every knife in the Tosa Honoo collection is backed by a lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects. More than a tool, this Santoku is a lifetime companion.