--- product_id: 5450498 title: "Santoku Black" brand: "kershaw" price: "AED 5" currency: AED in_stock: false reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.ae/products/5450498-santoku-black store_origin: AE region: United Arab Emirates --- # 6.5" blade length Black stainless steel Rust & corrosion resistant Santoku Black **Brand:** kershaw **Price:** AED 5 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Summary > πŸ”ͺ Cut Above the Rest: Elevate Your Culinary Game! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Santoku Black by kershaw - **How much does it cost?** AED 5 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ae](https://www.desertcart.ae/products/5450498-santoku-black) ## Best For - kershaw enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted kershaw brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Sleek & Stylish:** Elevate your kitchen aesthetics with a modern black stainless steel design. - β€’ **Durable & Dependable:** Crafted to resist rust and corrosion, ensuring longevity in your culinary adventures. - β€’ **Slice with Precision:** Experience the art of effortless cutting with a hand-sharpened edge. - β€’ **Hollow Ground Innovation:** Enjoy reduced friction and enhanced food release with a unique hollow ground blade. - β€’ **Versatile Culinary Companion:** Perfect for all-purpose food prep, from slicing to dicing, this knife is a chef's best friend. ## Overview The KAIPure Komachi 2 Hollow Ground Santoku Knife is a 6.5-inch, Asian-inspired kitchen essential designed for all-purpose food preparation. Featuring a sleek black stainless steel blade and a comfortable polypropylene handle, this hand-sharpened knife boasts a unique hollow ground design for reduced friction and a nonstick coating that resists rust and corrosion, making it a durable choice for any chef. ## Description The Pure Komachi 2 Hollow-Ground Santoku's Asian-inspired blade works well for any job for which you’d normally choose a chef’s knife. Yet the santoku’s shorter length and blade design make it highly maneuverable. Many cooks prefer it to a chef’s knife for most kitchen tasks. This one is not only razor sharp, it also features hollow-ground indentations on the blade that help food release more easily, which is handy for any slicing or dicing task. Review: A surprisingly good knife! - This is not an expensive knife. You wouldn't confuse this with a $100 knife, but this knife surprised me with its quality. It is beautiful, functional, well designed, well made, and it 'feels right.' It is a Kai 'Pure Komachi' knife and Kai knives are reported to be very popular in Japan. Kai knives are usually manufactured in Japan, but this knife was manufactured by Kai, in China. Kai makes both Stamped knives and Forged knives and they also make a whole range of very expensive but very well respected professional knives. A quick test that I perform on my knives, is to see how well they shave the hair on my arms. Some blades are never sharp enough. Some will shave, but only with extra pressure. This shaved extremely easily and smoothly. Very nice. Then, later, in using it, it quickly became clear that this is not only the sharpest knife I own, it is possibly the sharpest knife I have EVER owned. And I own a lot of knives! I normally have not been a big fan of Santoku type knives, but this one has changed my mind. It is now my 'go to' knife that i reach for for most general purpose use. After several months of use mine is still sharp and I can still shave with it, although I do have to admit that I have a nice ceramic honing rod and I spent months learning how to use it to sharpen knives, so I 'hone' it every week or so. Being a Japanese style, the blade is thin and strong and high quality. It is a stamped blade, but that helps it to be thin enough to slide easily through vegetables. The edge is sharpened to a 16 degree angle, which is a traditional Japanese angle, and this might explain the difficulty that some people have when they have tried to sharpen this. Most 'mechanical sharpeners' are set at a 22 or 24 degree angle, which is not right for these. And most instruction videos for using a sharpening steel will also teach you to use a 22 to 23 degree angle, and that is not going to be efficient for this knife. You are going to sharpen them best by learning Japanese sharpening techniques and using a whetstone. Learning how to use a good quality honing rod (sharpening steel) at the proper angle will help keep them sharp, too. If you learn to use a sharpening rod and can train yourself to use it at the 16 degree angle, then, to keep it super sharp, you only need a few passes of the blade on the sharpening steel every week or so. Learning to use a honing rod is something I highly recommend. You can buy them inexpensively, but once you learn to use it correctly, you can keep ALL your knives sharp and it is very easy to use. I have read in 2 or 3 places that the steel in this knife is 420J2, though I am unable to verify this from the manufacturer. 420J2 is very durable and is reported to have excellent hardening characteristics and to sharpen very well. Wikipedia says 420J2 reaches a Rockwell Hardness of approximately 57. In addition, 420J2 is also one of the most corrosion resistant steels, especially in salt water, and it is also commonly used in high end razor blades and in surgical scalpels. You would have difficulty beating this knife at this price, especially if you want a double beveled Japanese knife. If you are interested then don't hesitate to buy it. And keep the information on hand. I think you will be wanting more. They make great gifts for anyone you know who likes to cook. Review: A Wonderful Knife at an Incredibly Low Price. - I received my Komachi 2 knife almost a month ago. It was a revelation. For the past 42 years I have been using a traditional #3 Chinese veggie clever that I brought back from Peru in 1976. I would tell anyone who cared to listen that a Chinese clever is the only knife that you will ever need in the kitchen. I stayed with my clever even though some delicate tasks remained awkward to accomplish. During those years, I learned how to sharpen it using various methods and could usually achieve a flawless edge. Unfortunately, this led to my being unduly proud of my skills with a stone. Anyway, this Komachi #2 knife is just a lot of fun to use. It is extremely lightweight which will be a shock at first if you buy one. One reviewer complained about the lack of "heft" and desired more. I would urge him to be patient with his new knife. For a professional in almost any field, the highest quality equipment is usually extremely lightweight. I am thinking now of pool cues. If you pick up a professional's cue, you will, likewise, be amazed at how "light" it is. He will tell you that using lightweight equipment helps to reduce fatigue during a long match and it also helps him/her develop the very fine muscles that give exquisite control of those delicate shots that usually win matches. By using the Komachi #2 knife, you will quickly adapt your cutting style to this ultra lightweight approach. Suddenly, you will be tempted to try delicate veggie carving like florets and things. This knife will challenge you to relax your grip. The muscles in your arm and back will begin to relax and you will learn a higher level of expertise. It will help if you make a conscious effort to relax and concentrate on the angle of your cut and the pressure required to get a good result. Of course, this approach only works because the cutting edge on these knives is absolutely flawless. Since I am new to this world of Japanese knives, I have no advice to offer on how to maintain such a sharp edge. I will be back on uTube learning if there is a special method for caring for these knives. After 42 years with one knife, I guess it is time to learn about these new knives from the exotic Far East. Tomorrow I will receive six more iterations of this Komachi #2 knife from desertcart. It will be a perfect Christmas gift for most of my female friends and the ladies will be absolutely thrilled with it. And at this price, I may order 6 more before Christmas and expand my list of deserving women. My manicurist deserves one as does my masseuse and my acupuncture doctor and various receptionists and .... ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B00LSUGW0I | | Best Sellers Rank | #369,318 in Kitchen & Dining ( See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining ) #257 in Santoku Knives | | Blade Color | Black | | Blade Edge | Hollow | | Blade Length | 6.5 inches | | Blade Material | Stainless Steel | | Blade Material Type | Stainless Steel | | BladeLength | 6.5 inches | | Brand | Kershaw | | Brand Name | Kershaw | | Color | Black | | Construction Type | Stamped | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 559 Reviews | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00087171043685 | | Handle Material | Steel | | Item Length | 11.25 inches | | Item Weight | 160 g | | Manufacturer Part Number | KAI5085 | | Material Type | Steel | | Model Number | AB5085 | | Number of Items | 1 | | Size | 6.5" | | UPC | 087171043685 | | Unit Count | 1 Count | ## Product Details - **Blade Edge:** Hollow - **Blade Material:** Stainless Steel - **Brand:** Kershaw - **Color:** Black - **Handle Material:** Steel ## Images ![Santoku Black - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61DlX-+Jj-L.jpg) ![Santoku Black - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71CwL7qVp1L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A surprisingly good knife! *by S***N on August 6, 2019* This is not an expensive knife. You wouldn't confuse this with a $100 knife, but this knife surprised me with its quality. It is beautiful, functional, well designed, well made, and it 'feels right.' It is a Kai 'Pure Komachi' knife and Kai knives are reported to be very popular in Japan. Kai knives are usually manufactured in Japan, but this knife was manufactured by Kai, in China. Kai makes both Stamped knives and Forged knives and they also make a whole range of very expensive but very well respected professional knives. A quick test that I perform on my knives, is to see how well they shave the hair on my arms. Some blades are never sharp enough. Some will shave, but only with extra pressure. This shaved extremely easily and smoothly. Very nice. Then, later, in using it, it quickly became clear that this is not only the sharpest knife I own, it is possibly the sharpest knife I have EVER owned. And I own a lot of knives! I normally have not been a big fan of Santoku type knives, but this one has changed my mind. It is now my 'go to' knife that i reach for for most general purpose use. After several months of use mine is still sharp and I can still shave with it, although I do have to admit that I have a nice ceramic honing rod and I spent months learning how to use it to sharpen knives, so I 'hone' it every week or so. Being a Japanese style, the blade is thin and strong and high quality. It is a stamped blade, but that helps it to be thin enough to slide easily through vegetables. The edge is sharpened to a 16 degree angle, which is a traditional Japanese angle, and this might explain the difficulty that some people have when they have tried to sharpen this. Most 'mechanical sharpeners' are set at a 22 or 24 degree angle, which is not right for these. And most instruction videos for using a sharpening steel will also teach you to use a 22 to 23 degree angle, and that is not going to be efficient for this knife. You are going to sharpen them best by learning Japanese sharpening techniques and using a whetstone. Learning how to use a good quality honing rod (sharpening steel) at the proper angle will help keep them sharp, too. If you learn to use a sharpening rod and can train yourself to use it at the 16 degree angle, then, to keep it super sharp, you only need a few passes of the blade on the sharpening steel every week or so. Learning to use a honing rod is something I highly recommend. You can buy them inexpensively, but once you learn to use it correctly, you can keep ALL your knives sharp and it is very easy to use. I have read in 2 or 3 places that the steel in this knife is 420J2, though I am unable to verify this from the manufacturer. 420J2 is very durable and is reported to have excellent hardening characteristics and to sharpen very well. Wikipedia says 420J2 reaches a Rockwell Hardness of approximately 57. In addition, 420J2 is also one of the most corrosion resistant steels, especially in salt water, and it is also commonly used in high end razor blades and in surgical scalpels. You would have difficulty beating this knife at this price, especially if you want a double beveled Japanese knife. If you are interested then don't hesitate to buy it. And keep the information on hand. I think you will be wanting more. They make great gifts for anyone you know who likes to cook. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Wonderful Knife at an Incredibly Low Price. *by D***N on November 7, 2017* I received my Komachi 2 knife almost a month ago. It was a revelation. For the past 42 years I have been using a traditional #3 Chinese veggie clever that I brought back from Peru in 1976. I would tell anyone who cared to listen that a Chinese clever is the only knife that you will ever need in the kitchen. I stayed with my clever even though some delicate tasks remained awkward to accomplish. During those years, I learned how to sharpen it using various methods and could usually achieve a flawless edge. Unfortunately, this led to my being unduly proud of my skills with a stone. Anyway, this Komachi #2 knife is just a lot of fun to use. It is extremely lightweight which will be a shock at first if you buy one. One reviewer complained about the lack of "heft" and desired more. I would urge him to be patient with his new knife. For a professional in almost any field, the highest quality equipment is usually extremely lightweight. I am thinking now of pool cues. If you pick up a professional's cue, you will, likewise, be amazed at how "light" it is. He will tell you that using lightweight equipment helps to reduce fatigue during a long match and it also helps him/her develop the very fine muscles that give exquisite control of those delicate shots that usually win matches. By using the Komachi #2 knife, you will quickly adapt your cutting style to this ultra lightweight approach. Suddenly, you will be tempted to try delicate veggie carving like florets and things. This knife will challenge you to relax your grip. The muscles in your arm and back will begin to relax and you will learn a higher level of expertise. It will help if you make a conscious effort to relax and concentrate on the angle of your cut and the pressure required to get a good result. Of course, this approach only works because the cutting edge on these knives is absolutely flawless. Since I am new to this world of Japanese knives, I have no advice to offer on how to maintain such a sharp edge. I will be back on uTube learning if there is a special method for caring for these knives. After 42 years with one knife, I guess it is time to learn about these new knives from the exotic Far East. Tomorrow I will receive six more iterations of this Komachi #2 knife from AMAZON. It will be a perfect Christmas gift for most of my female friends and the ladies will be absolutely thrilled with it. And at this price, I may order 6 more before Christmas and expand my list of deserving women. My manicurist deserves one as does my masseuse and my acupuncture doctor and various receptionists and .... ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Affordable, Reliable, and Highly Usable *by J***Y on July 11, 2016* First off let me say that I definitely love this knife!!! I was a bit skeptical in the price at first because I'm an owner of Wusthof knives and they are not my everyday for anyone in my house to use type of knife to keep their life. Anyway back to this product. My kitchen was in need of a knife that would be adequate for daily usage and for usage by the general members in the household. Things I like: * Comes with a sheath - Every knife needs a sheath or a magnetic strip or a block in my opinion * Comes EXTREMELY sharp out of the box - Sliced my finger very easily getting used to the weight (very light) * Packaging is easy to open and well informed - Knives that come packaged in this ridiculous, obtuse, hard to open packs are annoying. * Has lasted through many slices and has not gone dull. Things I don't like: * Too light - I'm picky and think that it can use some weight in the handle but it's really a minuscule detail. This brand itself has a pretty good reputation when it comes to knives as I did do some research prior to purchasing and for the cost, well you can't really beat that! You MUST take care of these knives to ensure long usage, practice good knife maintenance by washing them immediately and drying plus back to sheath, this style knife is not meant for some things like de-boning nor is it meant for cutting frozen foods, also don't throw it into the sink because you'll dull the point out. If you do these things you'll keep this knife usable for a long time!. I liked this knife so much that I went and bought the Komachi HD set and and they're all doing well! So thanks Komachi! ## Frequently Bought Together - Kai Pure Komachi 2 HG Santoku 6.5" w/sheath (Black) - Kai PRO Pure Komachi 2 Chef's Knife 8”, Thin, Light Kitchen Knife, Ideal for All-Around Food Preparation, Hand-Sharpened Japanese Knife, Perfect for Fruit, Vegetables, and More,Navy - Kai PRO Pure Komachi 2 Chef's Knife 6”, Small, Nimble Blade, Ideal for All-Around Food Preparation, Authentic, Hand-Sharpened Japanese Knife, Perfect for Fruit, Vegetables, and More,Light Grey --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.ae/products/5450498-santoku-black](https://www.desertcart.ae/products/5450498-santoku-black) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Arab Emirates* *Store origin: AE* *Last updated: 2026-10-15*