AUS10 Santoku with a razor-sharp 15° edge and rosewood balance — crafted for effortless slicing, chopping, and everyday culinary mastery
- 7" Japanese Santoku - the all-purpose kitchen workhorse
- AUS-10 high-carbon Japanese steel construction
- Rosewood handle for comfortable, secure grip
- Razor-sharp out of the box, free worldwide delivery
The Minato range
11 pieces-
Minato Knife Series With Acacia Wood Magnetic Knife Holder
£379.99
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Minato Set with Magnetic Wooden Knife Rack
£319.00
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Minato Knife Series 5 Pcs set
£299.99
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Minato Box set Chef Knife & Steel Set
£99.99
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Minato Santoku Knife
£79.99
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Minato Chef Knife
£79.99
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Minato Knife Block
£89.99
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Minato Nakiri Knife
£79.99
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Minato Kiritsuke Knife
£79.99
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Minato Petty Knife
£69.99
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Minato 13″ Diamond Sharpening Steel
£49.99
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- Lifetime warranty We stand behind it
- 180-day returns Plenty of time to decide
- 4.88★ rated From 75 verified reviews
Is it the right knife?
The Minato santoku. Slice, dice and mince.
A 7" AUS10 Japanese steel blade, hand-finished to a 15° edge, with a warm rosewood handle. The Japanese all-rounder — shorter and flatter than a chef knife, for clean, precise cuts.
- 7" (17.8cm) all-round blade for meat, fish and veg
- Three-layer AUS10 steel at 60±2 HRC
- Rosewood handle, sealed in wax for a secure grip
Best for
Choose the santoku if you want a lighter, more compact all-rounder. Its flatter edge suits straight up-and-down cuts, and it feels nimble in smaller hands and kitchens.
The steel
Why AUS10 steel?
Every Minato blade is AUS10 high-carbon steel in a multi-layer build, so it takes a keen edge, holds it, and shrugs off everyday kitchen work.
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AUS10
High-carbon steel
A Japanese high-carbon stainless steel known for taking a fine edge and holding it.
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60±2
HRC hardness
Hard enough to stay sharp for longer, tough enough for daily prep.
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15°
Edge angle
Hand-finished to a finer edge than most Western knives, so it glides through food with less pressure.
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Hammered
Blade finish
The dimpled finish helps stop food sticking to the blade and gives every knife its look.
Specifications
- Blade
- AUS10 multi-layer high-carbon steel
- Edge
- 15° hand-finished edge
- Handle
- Octagonal rosewood handle
- Hardness
- 60±2 HRC
Care
- Use on wood or plastic boards only
- Hand wash and dry straight after use
- Sharpen at a 15° angle when it stops slicing cleanly
- Not for bones or frozen food
In your kitchen
Built to be on show.
Hammered blades and warm rosewood handles look the part on a magnetic block, and slice through herbs, onions and soft tomatoes without a fight.
How it compares
Minato vs the usual suspects
| Feature | Minato | Supermarket knife | German steel knife |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cutting feel | Effortless, clean cuts with light pressure | Tears and squashes soft food | Clean, but needs more force |
| Stays sharp | Hard AUS10 steel keeps its edge for longer | Dulls quickly | Needs honing more often |
| Precision work | Slim blade for fine slicing and detail | Thick, clumsy blade | Heavier, thicker blade |
| Value | Japanese AUS10 steel for £79.99 | Cheap, but replaced often | Premium prices for softer steel |
| Feature | Minato | Supermarket | German |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cutting feel | Yes | No | Partly |
| Stays sharp | Yes | No | Partly |
| Precision work | Yes | No | Partly |
| Value | Yes | Partly | No |
Loved in home and pro kitchens
Based on 75 reviews
Great looking knife board works well in the kitchen
This knife block provides a streamlined and handsome look, to how I store my knives. It looks great in the kitchen, and receives comments from guests. I'm delighted with it.
Absolutely great knife, the best knifes in my 25 year as a chef
Red
Excellent knife!! Comfortable to use and very efficient!
Best knife I have ever owned.Looks great, stays sharp and cuts beautifully
In professional kitchens
Trusted by professional chefs
Chefs who use Santoku knives
Gaetano Farucci
Head Chef, Caractère
Giuseppe Biuso
Executive Chef, Il Cappero (Michelin-starred)
Umang Patidar
Claridge's
Edisson Restrepo Hernandez
Las Chilmoleras
Alessandro Sana
Cacciari
Ross Gregor
MasterChef UK
Francesco Arena
Regina Elena 57
Alessandro Fiacco
Singer Palace
Julian George Howells
Merchant Navy C.O.C.
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Keep it razor sharp
Add the whetstone set
Four grits and an angle guide: everything you need to keep your Minato edge sharp for years.
Whetstone Sharpening Stones 400/1000 3000/8000 · £59.99FAQ
Good to know
Which Minato knife should I start with?
Most people start with the 8" chef knife: it handles meat, fish and veg. Prefer something lighter and more compact? Choose the 7" santoku. Kitting out a whole kitchen? The 5-piece set and the sets with a magnetic block work out cheaper than buying the knives one by one.
Can it go in the dishwasher?
No. Hand wash and dry it straight after use to keep the edge sharp and the rosewood handle looking its best.
How long does delivery take?
Shipping is free worldwide on every order. Most orders arrive within 7–10 business days; remote areas can take a little longer.
What if it’s not right for me?
You have 180 days to return it, as long as it's complete, undamaged and in its original packaging.
Is there a warranty?
Yes. Every Minato knife is covered by our lifetime warranty.
Ready when you are
The everyday knife you'll reach for first.
Bring it home and feel the difference on your very first chop.
- Lifetime warranty
- 180-day returns
- Free worldwide shipping
