{"product_id":"hand-forged-japanese-style-santoku-chef-knife-5160-carbon-steel-rose-wood-handle","title":"Hand Forged Japanese Style Santoku Chef Knife 5160 Carbon Steel Rose Wood Handle","description":"\u003ch2\u003eHand Forged Japanese Style Santoku Chef Knife 5160 Carbon Steel Rose Wood Handle\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBring traditional Japanese-inspired cutting style into your kitchen with this hand forged Santoku chef knife, crafted with a clean 5160 carbon steel blade and a rose wood handle. The knife shown features a broad Santoku-style profile with a slightly curved cutting edge, a fine pointed tip, and a polished blade surface that gives it a refined, functional look for everyday kitchen prep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Santoku shape is loved for its versatility. It is designed for chopping, slicing, and mincing vegetables, herbs, boneless meats, and other daily ingredients. The blade profile gives the user good board contact while still allowing smooth forward slicing motions. Whether you are preparing onions, cucumbers, herbs, chicken, or meal-prep ingredients, this Japanese-style chef knife offers a practical shape for controlled kitchen work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 5160 carbon steel blade gives the knife a traditional working character. Carbon steel is valued by many cooks because it can take a keen edge and develop a natural patina over time with proper use and care. Since this is a carbon steel kitchen knife, it should be washed by hand, dried immediately, and lightly oiled when stored for longer periods. This helps protect the blade surface and keeps the knife looking its best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rose wood handle adds warmth and a natural handmade appearance. Its octagonal-style form, visible in the product photo, gives the handle a clean Japanese-inspired profile while offering comfortable control during kitchen tasks. The contrast between the polished carbon steel blade, dark handle spacer, and warm rose wood makes this piece suitable for both practical use and display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA leather sheath is visible in the product image, making the presentation especially suitable for gifting, safe storage, or professional kitchen transport. Please confirm package contents before purchase if sheath inclusion is important, as only the visible product details and provided title have been used here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand forged Japanese-style Santoku chef knife\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5160 carbon steel blade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRose wood handle with octagonal-style shape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBroad blade profile for chopping, slicing, and mincing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for home cooks, chefs, collectors, and gifting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeather sheath shown in image; confirm inclusion before purchase\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare Instructions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand wash only; do not place in a dishwasher.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDry immediately after washing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply a light coat of food-safe oil before long storage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid cutting frozen foods, bones, or very hard materials.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore more handmade blades in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shamknives.com\/collections\/kitchen-knives\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"kitchen knives collection\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ekitchen knives collection\u003c\/a\u003e and discover additional chef-ready designs in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shamknives.com\/collections\/copper-damascus-chef-knives\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"carbon steel chef knives collection.\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ecarbon steel chef knives collection.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSantoku Chef Knife\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBlade Style\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJapanese-style Santoku\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBlade Material\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5160 Carbon Steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHandle Material\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRose Wood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHandle Shape\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOctagonal-style handle visible in image\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFinish\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePolished carbon steel finish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSheath\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLeather sheath shown in image; confirm included package contents before purchase\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOverall Length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot specified\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBlade Length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot specified\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSHAM Knives\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs this knife made from carbon steel?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, the product title specifies a 5160 carbon steel blade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat is this knife best used for?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Santoku-style chef knife is suitable for slicing, chopping, and mincing everyday kitchen ingredients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes the knife come with a sheath?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA leather sheath is shown in the image. Please confirm the purchase package details before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs the handle real wood?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe title specifies a rose wood handle, and the image shows a natural wood-style handle finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow should I care for 5160 carbon steel?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWash by hand, dry immediately, and apply food-safe oil before longer storage to help reduce rust risk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SHAM KNIVES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54518250406198,"sku":"sku-43584924745789","price":567.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0766\/1994\/0150\/files\/hand-forged-japanese-santoku-5160-carbon-steel-rose-wood-handle..webp?v=1788732566","url":"https:\/\/livemoreoutside.com\/products\/hand-forged-japanese-style-santoku-chef-knife-5160-carbon-steel-rose-wood-handle","provider":"Live More Outside","version":"1.0","type":"link"}