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Mizuki 瑞樹 7″ Damascus Steel Santoku Knife 三徳包丁
Introducing the Mizuki 瑞樹 by Shimeru, a premium 7″ santoku knife that celebrates the enduring beauty of natural craftsmanship. Named after the auspicious "flourishing tree," the Mizuki is forged for those who seek timeless elegance and dependable performance in every cut.
The blade is forged from 67 layers of premium Damascus steel with a VG10 cutting core, delivering exceptional sharpness, durability, and edge retention. The distinctive wave pattern across the blade is unique to each knife, a testament to traditional forging mastery. Honed to a precise 12° V-shape edge—significantly sharper than the 20–25° found on typical Western knives—the Mizuki glides effortlessly through vegetables, proteins, and delicate ingredients alike.
The handle is crafted from rich, polished rosewood with a full-tang triple-rivet construction, ensuring outstanding strength and balance. The ergonomic Western-style grip fits naturally in the hand, providing secure control and reducing fatigue during extended use. A decorative mosaic pin adds a refined finishing touch, while the smooth, streamlined contours make this handle as comfortable as it is beautiful.
At 7″, the Mizuki santoku excels at the three essential cuts—slicing, dicing, and mincing. Its wide blade profile allows for easy scooping and transfer of ingredients, while the balanced weight provides agile, confident handling for both everyday meal preparation and more ambitious culinary projects.
The Mizuki 瑞樹 7″ Damascus Steel Santoku Knife is crafted for those who value reliability and natural elegance. A blade built to flourish in your kitchen, the Mizuki will deliver precision and beauty for years to come.
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.
Engineered for unmatched sharpness: 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 noticeably smoother, faster cuts.
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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, and with these three steps it'll stay razor-sharp for years.
Every knife comes in its own presentation box, ready to give as a gift.
Got this for my wife for her birthday and shes been using it nonstop. The blade is gorgeous, the damascus pattern looks even better in person. Slices through tomatoes and onions like butter, edge retention seems good so far. Packaging was really nice too, came in a presentation box. Upgrade from her old kitchenaid knife for sure.
I dunno, its a decent knife but I was expecting more for $80. The steel is good and it sharpens up ok, but the balance feels a little off to me and the handle is kind of plain. I've been using it for a few weeks now for basic prep, it cuts fine but nothing special. My old victorinox does just as good for half the price honestly.
This knife is insane sharp. Got it for my husband for his birthday and hes been using it every day. Cuts through onions like butter. The pattern on the blade is gorgeous too.
So I've had this santoku for about 3 weeks now and I'm pretty impressed. The flat profile is great for chopping veggies, I do a lot of stir fry and it just glides through carrots and celery. The VG10 edge retention has been solid so far, only touched it up on a honing rod once. Handle feels comfortable, a bit lighter than my old German knife but I actually like that. The damascus pattern is really cool looking, different lighting makes it pop. My only gripe is I wish it came in an 8 inch version too but that's me being picky. Overall super happy.
Solid knife for the money. VG10 holds an edge really well, I've been using it daily for about 3 weeks and it still slices through tomatoes clean. My only gripe is the handle feels a bit slick when my hands are wet, but that's a personal thing. Still a nice upgrade from my old Victorinox.
Got this for my wife's birthday and she's obsessed. The damascus pattern looks even better in person and the blade came crazy sharp. She used it for a whole meal prep session and said the flat profile makes chopping onions and peppers feel effortless. I'm not allowed to touch it now lol.
Got this for myself after wanting a nicer santoku for a while. Out of the box it was insanely sharp, like cut myself on the edge just wiping it down (my fault). Used it for meal prep for a week and it glides through onions, bell peppers, everything. The Damascus pattern is really pretty too, my wife keeps commenting on it. Definitely feels like a quality knife.
Good knife overall. Cuts really nice and holds an edge well, I've been using it for about a month now and havent had to sharpen it yet. The only thing is the handle is a little slick when my hands get greasy, I wish it had a bit more grip texture. Still a solid buy for the price though, way better than what I was using before.
Got this knife about a month ago and honestly I'm blown away by how sharp it is right out of the box. I've been using it for everything from dicing onions to slicing up chicken thighs and it just glides through everything. The handle feels really solid in my hand too, not slippery at all. Definitely a massive upgrade from the old random knife I was using before.
I was using a german style chef knife before and this santoku is a whole different experience. Much better for precise vegetable work in my opinion.
