Kitchen Knife Santoku 180 mm Dellinger Blue Stone Damascus

Dellinger Blue Stone Damascus

Santoku 180 mm – a versatile Japanese knife with blue stone and a Damascus blade

The Dellinger Blue Stone Damascus 180 mm Santoku kitchen knife is a versatile Japanese-style knife for everyday slicing, slicing, chopping, and delicate food preparation. It combines a Damascus blade with a 10Cr15CoMoV core—equivalent to Japanese VG-10 steel—and a distinctive handle made of stabilized howlite with a blue stone-like appearance.

Santoku 180 mm: three virtues in one knife

The Santoku is one of the most popular Japanese kitchen knives. Its name is often associated with three main tasks in the kitchen—slicing, chopping, and preparing meat, vegetables, and fish. Thanks to its 180 mm blade length, it has sufficient reach for everyday cooking, yet remains very easy to handle even during more delicate tasks. The wide blade is suitable not only for clean and smooth cuts, but also for comfortably transferring chopped ingredients from the cutting board to the pan, pots, or bowls. If you’re looking for a single elegant knife for everyday cooking, the 180 mm Santoku is a very practical choice.

Damascus blade with a 10Cr15CoMoV core

The knife blade is made of Damascus steel with a 10Cr15CoMoV cutting core, which is equivalent to Japanese VG -10. The core is sandwiched between 66 layers of stainless steel of varying hardnesses, which help protect the blade, increase toughness, and create the typical Damascus pattern. A hardness of R61 ± 1 HRC ensures excellent sharpness and long-lasting edge retention when used properly. The knife is suitable for smooth slicing, dicing, chopping herbs, and everyday food preparation in both home and professional kitchens.

Blade Properties	Kitchen Benefits
Blade Length 180 mm	A practical size for everyday cutting of meat, vegetables, fruit, fish, and herbs.
Santoku profile	Suitable for slicing, chopping, mincing, and transferring ingredients with its wide blade.
Damascene construction	Attractive layered pattern and a distinctive appearance for each piece.
10Cr15CoMoV core	Good sharpness, edge retention, and versatility in the kitchen.
Hardness R61 ± 1 HRC	The blade maintains high cutting performance and handles standard kitchen tasks.

Handle made of stabilized blue howlite

The handle made of stabilized howlite is a distinctive design element of the entire Blue Stone Damascus series. The blue veining resembles natural stone and contrasts beautifully with the Damascus pattern of the blade. Each piece may have a slightly different pattern, giving the knife a unique, one-of-a-kind look. Stabilizing the material helps increase its resistance to moisture and everyday use. The ergonomic Western-style handle fits comfortably in the hand, provides a secure grip, and helps maintain control during fast slicing and precise food preparation.

What is the Santoku 180 mm good for?

The 180 mm Santoku is a very practical, versatile knife for any kitchen. It handles vegetables, boneless meat, fish, fruit, and herbs with ease. Thanks to its wider blade, it’s also comfortable to use when working with larger quantities of chopped ingredients, which can be easily transferred directly into a pot or pan.

Ingredient / Task	Recommended Use
Vegetables	Quick chopping, mincing, slicing, and preparation of large quantities of ingredients.
Boneless meat	Cutting into strips, cubes, slices, and general preparation before cooking.
Fish	Portioning fillets and precise preparation of delicate ingredients.
Fruit	Clean cuts for apples, citrus fruits, mangoes, melons, and other fruits.
Herbs	Fine chopping of parsley, cilantro, basil, chives, and other herbs.
Transferring ingredients	The wide blade makes it easy to transfer chopped food from the cutting board to a bowl.

How to Use the Knife Properly

The Santoku has a straighter edge than a classic Chef's knife, so it works best for smooth downward cuts with a slight forward motion. It’s perfect for quickly preparing vegetables, chopping herbs, slicing boneless meat, and making precise cuts in fruit. The knife is not designed for cutting bones, frozen foods, or very hard ingredients. When scraping cut food off the cutting board, use the back of the blade, not the edge. This will help extend the life of the sharpened edge and maintain high cutting performance.

Recommendations	Why it’s important
Cut with a smooth downward and forward motion	This allows the Santoku to work cleanly, precisely, and without unnecessary pressure.
Use a wooden or high-quality plastic cutting board	It protects the blade from rapid dulling and minor damage.
Do not chop bones or frozen ingredients	Hard materials can damage the delicate kitchen blade.
Handle ingredients with the wide blade carefully	A wide blade is practical, but the edge needs to be protected from impacts.

Care and Maintenance

A high-quality kitchen knife requires gentle handling. After use, wash it by hand with a mild detergent, dry it immediately, and store it so that the blade does not come into contact with other metal objects. The dishwasher is not suitable—it can damage the blade, the blade surface, and the handle.& nbsp;To maintain sharpness over the long term, we recommend using water or diamond whetstones, gentle regular sharpening, and safe storage away from a drawer with regular cutlery.

Care	Recommendations
Washing	Hand wash only, using a mild detergent and a soft sponge.
Drying	Dry the blade and handle immediately after washing.
Dishwasher	Not suitable – may damage the blade, surface, and handle.
Sharpening	Water or diamond whetstones, light sharpening, or professional service.
Storage	Magnetic strip, stand, knife block, Saya, or protective sheath.

Technical Specifications/h2Parameter Value /tr>Product NameDellinger Blue Stone Damascus 180 mm Santoku Kitchen KnifeProduct CodeK-H260Knife TypeSantokuBlade length180 mmTotal length315 mmHandle length130 mmWeight280 g / 0.28 kgSeriesDellinger Blue Stone Damascus / Blue Stone VG-10 DamascusBlade MaterialDamascus SteelBlade core10Cr15CoMoV, equivalent to Japanese VG-10 steelEdge hardnessR61 ± 1 HRCBlade constructionCore sandwiched between 66 layers of stainless steel of varying hardnessesHandleErgonomic, Western style, stabilized blue howliteSuitable forMeat, vegetables, fish, fruit, herbs, and everyday kitchen preparationMaintenanceHand wash, dry immediately, sharpen on water or diamond stonesEAN8595705406940ManufacturerChina

Who is this knife ideal for?

For chefs who want a versatile knife with a Japanese character, a wide blade, and excellent handling. The 180 mm Santoku is a great choice as a primary work knife for everyday home cooking, as a complement to classic Chef/ Gyuto knife, and as a prestigious gift for lovers of sharp blades, Damascus patterns, and distinctive materials.

FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions/h2 h31. What is the 180 mm Santoku knife suitable for?/h3

It is suitable for slicing, dicing, and chopping boneless meat, vegetables, fruit, fish, and herbs.

2. What does Santoku mean?</ h3>

Santoku is a Japanese type of universal kitchen knife. The name is often associated with three main kitchen tasks – meat, vegetables, and fish.

3. What type of steel is the blade made of?

The blade has a Damascus construction with a 10Cr15CoMoV core, which is equivalent to Japanese VG-10 steel.

4. What is the hardness of the blade?

The blade hardness is R61 ± 1 HRC, which helps maintain high sharpness with proper use and care.

5. What is the handle made of?

The handle is made of stabilized blue howlite in an ergonomic Western-style design that fits comfortably in the hand.

6. Is the knife dishwasher-safe?

No. We recommend washing the knife exclusively by hand with a soft sponge and drying it immediately after washing.

7. Can the Santoku knife be used to cut bones?

No. The Santoku is not designed for cutting bones, frozen foods, or very hard ingredients.

8. How should the knife be stored properly?

Ideally on a magnetic strip, in a stand, in a knife block, in a wooden Saya, or in a protective sheath.