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OUL 165mm Santoku knife with AUS-10A stainless steel core
  • OUL 165mm Santoku knife with AUS-10A stainless steel core
  • Close view of Nawame textured finish on Santoku blade
  • Japanese Santoku knife with Nawame textured blade finish
  • Chef's knife with a wooden handle on a clear stand against a white background. Handcrafted Santoku knife made in Sakai Japan.
  • Japanese all purpose Santoku knife with thin edge geometry.
  • AUS-10A stainless steel Santoku knife with Damascus cladding
  • Lightweight OUL Santoku knife for everyday kitchen prep
  • OUL AUS-10A Santoku knife with octagonal oak handle
  • Precision Japanese Santoku knife for slicing and dicing
  • OUL 165mm Santoku knife with AUS-10A stainless steel core
  • Close view of Nawame textured finish on Santoku blade
  • Japanese Santoku knife with Nawame textured blade finish
  • Chef's knife with a wooden handle on a clear stand against a white background. Handcrafted Santoku knife made in Sakai Japan.
  • Japanese all purpose Santoku knife with thin edge geometry.
  • AUS-10A stainless steel Santoku knife with Damascus cladding
  • Lightweight OUL Santoku knife for everyday kitchen prep
  • OUL AUS-10A Santoku knife with octagonal oak handle
  • Precision Japanese Santoku knife for slicing and dicing
OUL AUS-10A Nawame Damascus Santoku Knife // 165mm

OUL AUS-10A Nawame Damascus Santoku Knife // 165mm

$205.00 USD
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The Santoku knife, meaning “three virtues,” is a versatile Japanese kitchen knife designed for slicing, dicing, and chopping meat, vegetables, and fish with ease. Its broad, short blade provides precision and efficiency, making it ideal for a wide range of cutting tasks in both professional and home kitchens.

The Ginsan Nawame series showcases premium Japanese kitchen knife craftsmanship, featuring a san mai construction with a high-performance AUS-10A steel core and durable stainless steel cladding. Known for its fine grain structure, easy sharpening, and excellent edge retention, AUS-10A delivers clean, precise cuts and reliable performance, making it ideal for professional chefs and home cooks alike.

A signature feature of the series is its distinctive blade finish. The cladding transitions from a polished, tight-band Damascus pattern into a bold Nawame texture near the spine—an industrial, rope- or rebar-inspired stamping that adds depth, visual contrast, and enhanced grip. This combination of refined polish and rugged detailing gives each knife a striking, one-of-a-kind appearance.

The blade is designed for comfort and cutting efficiency, with a smoothly rounded choil for a secure pinch grip and a gentle convex grind that tapers to a thin, sharp edge. This geometry ensures effortless slicing, excellent food release, and precise control across a wide range of kitchen tasks.

Finished with a solid oak octagonal handle, the knife offers natural warmth, balance, and a secure, ergonomic grip. Combining striking aesthetics, traditional Japanese craftsmanship, and modern materials, the Ginsan Nawame series delivers a high-end kitchen knife experience that performs as beautifully as it looks—light, nimble, and perfectly suited for both large prep and tight, precise cutting spaces.

Product Specifications:

• Shape: Santoku
• Blade Length: 165mm
• Blade Height: 48mm
• Blade Thickness: 2mm
• Weight: 131.4g
• Blade Construction: San Mai
• Cladding: Stainless Damascus Twist
• Core Steel: AUS-10A
• Hardness: 60–61 HRC
• Handle: Octagonal Oak
• Origin: Sakai City, Osaka, Japan
• Brand: OUL

Steel Key Features:

AUS-10A steel is a high-quality Japanese stainless steel, commonly used for making knives. Its typical composition is as follows:

  • Carbon (C): 0.95% - 1.05% (Increases hardness and edge retention)

  • Chromium (Cr): 13.00% - 15.00% (Enhances wear resistance and toughness)

  • Molybdenum (Mo): 0.80% (Improves strength and corrosion resistance)

  • Vanadium (V): 0.10% - 0.20% (Increases hardness and grain refinement for better sharpness)

  • Manganese (Mn): 0.50% (improves toughness, enhances hardness, and wear resistance)

  • Silicon (Si): 0.50% (Enhances strength and durability)

  • Nickel (Ni): 0.50% (enhances toughness)

  • Phosphorus (P): 0.03% (Kept low to prevent brittleness)

  • Sulfur (S): 0.03% (Minimizes impurities for better toughness)

This composition gives AUS-10A steel a great balance of hardness, edge retention, corrosion resistance, and toughness. It's ideal for high-performance knives, providing a sharp, durable edge that's relatively easy to maintain

Recommended Uses:

• Slicing vegetables and fruits
• Dicing onions, herbs, and garlic
• Chopping vegetables for everyday prep
• Portioning boneless meats and poultry
• Preparing fish and seafood
• General purpose kitchen prep work