The Ultimate Santoku Experience.
The Global SAI-03 Santoku Knife is the powerhouse of the Global SAI collection, designed for cooks who appreciate the versatility of a traditional Japanese Santoku with the added confidence of a heavier, more substantial blade. Named after the Japanese phrase meaning “three virtues”, this knife excels at slicing, dicing and mincing, making it an indispensable companion for everyday food preparation.
Its broad, flat blade profile is particularly effective when chopping vegetables, allowing full contact with the cutting board for fast, efficient preparation. The added weight provides extra cutting power through dense ingredients such as pumpkin, sweet potato and celeriac, while the razor-sharp edge also glides effortlessly through meat, fish and fresh herbs. The hand-hammered finish creates small air pockets that help reduce food sticking to the blade, improving cutting efficiency and presentation.
Designed by renowned industrial designer Komin Yamada, the Global SAI collection represents the next generation of Japanese knife craftsmanship. Each blade features a premium three-layer construction with a hard CROMOVA 18 SANSO stainless steel core protected by softer SUS410 stainless steel outer layers for exceptional durability, edge retention and corrosion resistance. Finished with a hand mirror-polished 12.5-degree cutting edge and an ergonomic hollow handle with integrated thumb rest, the SAI-03 delivers outstanding comfort, control and balance for every cutting task.
Features:
- Premium Japanese Santoku knife for slicing, dicing and mincing
- Ideal for vegetables, herbs, meat, fish and everyday food preparation
- Broad, flat blade profile delivers efficient chopping and excellent board contact
- Heavier blade provides extra cutting power through dense vegetables
- Three-layer blade construction with a CROMOVA 18 SANSO stainless steel core and SUS410 outer layers
- Hand mirror-polished 12.5-degree cutting edge for exceptional sharpness and edge retention
- Rockwell hardness: C58-C59
- Hand-hammered blade finish creates air pockets to help reduce food sticking
- Precision convex edge delivers smooth, effortless cutting performance
- Resistant to rust, stains and corrosion
- Ergonomic hollow stainless steel handle with integrated thumb rest
- Sand-filled handle provides optimum balance and control
- Seven signature black handle dots symbolise the Samurai code of honour
- Seamless hygienic construction eliminates food and dirt traps
- Blade length: 19cm
- Handcrafted in Japan
From knife construction and testing to the story of Global, all the way to the comparisons between each series of knives, visit our in-depth Guide to Global to learn everything you need to know before buying!
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Stainless Steel
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| Size: |
19cm
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Use & Care:
- Hand wash with warm, soapy water immediately after use.
- Dry thoroughly with a soft cloth before storing.
- Use wooden or quality plastic cutting boards to preserve the finely honed edge.
- Avoid cutting frozen foods, bones or other extremely hard materials.
- Store in a knife block, magnetic knife rack or blade guard to protect the cutting edge.
- Maintain the edge regularly using a quality ceramic or diamond sharpener.
- Restore the blade when required with a premium whetstone to preserve the factory edge geometry.
- Do not use traditional metal sharpening steels, as they may damage the fine Japanese cutting edge.
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