7" Black Forged Santoku, AUS-8

About this product

A 7-inch black forged Santoku in AUS-8—granton-style multipurpose Japanese profile for slicing, dicing, and scooping. Black forged finish gives a darker look than polished Damascus while keeping AUS-8 stainless language on the title.

Santoku sits between nakiri and gyuto for many home cooks: shorter than 8.27" gyutos, more tip than a pure nakiri. Choose it when you want one mid-length multipurpose blade with a forged black aesthetic.

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Key specs

7" Santoku multipurpose profile.
Black forged finish on title.
AUS-8 steel.
Shorter than 8.27" gyuto siblings.
Everyday slicing/dicing focus.
Single knife.

Pros

Mid-length multipurpose geometry.
Distinct black forged look.
AUS-8 everyday steel.

Cons / watch-outs

Less length for long slicing than 8.27" gyutos.
Not a dedicated vegetable cleaver.
Forged look may hide patina differently—follow care notes.

Who it's for

Cooks who want a 7" multipurpose santoku with black forged styling.

Where it fits in the range

Vegetable cleaver: 7" Black Forged Nakiri. Longer chef: 8.27" AUS-8 Gyuto. Hub: Kanngou review.

Worth checking before you buy

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