Asuka 飛鳥 7″ Damascus Steel Santoku Knife 三徳包丁
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Asuka 飛鳥 7″ Damascus Steel Santoku Knife 三徳包丁
Introducing the Asuka 飛鳥 by Shimeru, a premium 7″ santoku knife that captures the splendour of Japan’s ancient imperial era. With its striking black resin and gold flake handle, the Asuka is forged for those who seek opulence and precision in equal measure.
The blade is forged from 67 layers of premium Damascus steel with a VG10 cutting core, delivering exceptional sharpness, durability, and edge retention. The intricate wave pattern across the blade is unique to each knife, a hallmark of traditional Damascus craftsmanship. The hammered tsuchime finish reduces friction and prevents food from clinging, ensuring clean, effortless cuts through vegetables, proteins, and delicate ingredients alike.
The handle is a statement of luxury, crafted from deep black resin embedded with shimmering gold flakes that catch the light with every movement. No two handles are identical, making each Asuka a truly unique piece. The ergonomic Western-style grip provides a secure, comfortable hold, while a decorative mosaic pin adds a refined finishing touch. Moisture-resistant and built for durability, this handle performs beautifully in the busiest kitchens.
At 7″, the Asuka santoku excels at the three essential cuts—slicing, dicing, and mincing. Its wide blade profile allows for easy scooping and transfer of ingredients, while the balanced weight provides agile, confident handling for both everyday meal preparation and ambitious culinary creations.
The Asuka 飛鳥 7″ Damascus Steel Santoku Knife is crafted for chefs who appreciate artistry and grandeur. A blade that brings golden elegance and flawless performance to your kitchen, the Asuka will transform every cooking session into an occasion.
| Weight | 0.35 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 29.2 × 5.4 × 3.1 cm |
| Option | 7 inch Santoku Knife |
Stuart G. (verified owner) –
Bought this for my husband’s birthday after reading about the VG10 core. He’s been using it daily for about a month now and the edge is still ridiculously sharp. The flat profile is perfect for veg prep, makes short work of onions and carrots. The resin handle with gold flakes looks even better in person. Only thing is it’s quite a bit lighter than his old German knife but he’s got used to it and actually prefers it now.
Ryan (verified owner) –
Upgraded from a cheap supermarket knife and the difference is night and day. Holds an edge brilliantly, I’ve only needed to strop it once in three weeks. The Damascus pattern is lovely and the tsuchime finish stops things sticking. Arrived really well packaged too.
Tony Lewis (verified owner) –
Got this for my husbands birthday and hes been showing it off to anyone who’ll look. The damascus pattern is stunning and the gold flecks in the handle are a really classy touch. Used it to prep a full Sunday roast and it sailed through carrots, spuds, even sliced the beef cleanly. Edge is still razor sharp after a week of daily use. Came in a smart presentation box too which was a bonus.
Laura B. (verified owner) –
Really impressed with this knife out the box, sharp as anything. The flat blade is perfect for the way I chop veg. Only gripe is the handle feels a bit wide for my hand, took maybe three days to get used to but now I don’t notice it. Wish they done a slightly longer version as well but this does 90% of my kitchen jobs.
Kris Harrison (verified owner) –
Brilliant knife, exactly what I needed. Upgraded from a Victorinox and the difference is huge, edge retention is on another level. Used it to break down a chicken and it went through the joints no problem. The damascus pattern is beautiful, every knife is slightly different which is a nice touch. Handle feels solid and looks the part. Delivery was next day which was a bonus.
Ian Fox (verified owner) –
Got this knife as a gift from my missus and honestly it’s a proper bit of kit. The handle is the first thing you notice, black resin with gold flakes, looks even better in person. Sharp out the box, slices through carrots and spuds like nothing. I’ve been using it daily for about a month now and the edge is still spot on, the VG10 core does hold up. The flat profile of the santoku is great for push cutting veg and garlic, no rocking needed. Only gripe is the handle took a couple days to get used to as it’s a bit smoother than my old wooden one, but now I prefer it. Came in a really nice presentation box too.
Poppy (verified owner) –
Lovely knife, the Damascus pattern is stunning and it came in a really nice box which made it feel special even though I bought it for myself. I’ve been using it for a fortnight, mostly for veg prep and slicing chicken breast. The flat belly makes chopping onions a doddle and the edge is still razor sharp after daily use. My only gripe is the handle is a bit heavier than I’m used to so the balance point sits further back than I’d like, but I’m getting used to it. Definitely a step up from my old Robert Dyas chef’s knife.
Dave Stevens (verified owner) –
I wanted to love this knife after reading all the blurb about 67 layers and VG10 but honestly I’m a bit underwhelmed. It’s sharp enough and cuts fine but my £27 santoku from IKEA ive had for years is nearly as good for half the price. The tsuchime finish looks nice in photos but in person it’s a bit subtle and the gold flecks in the handle look a little plasticky up close. It’s not a bad knife by any means, edge holds okay and it feels solid, but for eighty quid I expected to notice a bigger difference. Maybe I’ll give it a proper sharpen at some point but as it stands I wouldn’t rush to buy another.
Donna Kelly (verified owner) –
Got this as a birthday pressie for meself and blimey, it’s sharp. Like, scary sharp. Makes chopping veg actually enjoyable. The handle’s a bit bling with the gold flecks but I quite like it, feels posh. Used it for everything from spuds to filleting a salmon and it glides through. Bit heavier than my old supermarket knife but in a good way, feels solid.
Kelly (verified owner) –
This is a lovely bit of kit. The damascus pattern is stunning and it holds an edge really well, I’ve been using it a couple weeks and still razor sharp. Only thing I’m not 100% on is the handle – looks the business but its a bit slick when your hands are wet. I’d maybe like a bit more texture on it. Apart from that, properly good knife for the money.
Ade Pearce (verified owner) –
Got this for my husbands birthday, he’s been banging on about wanting a decent santoku for ages. It looks even nicer in person tbh, the black handle with the gold bits is really smart. He’s used it every day since and it glides through veg like butter. Way better than the rubbish set we had from Ikea.
Andy Mitchell (verified owner) –
So I treated myself to this after eyeing it up for a couple months and I’m proper glad I did. The packaging was a nice touch, came in a fancy box so felt a bit special. Only had knives from supermarkets before so this is a massive step up. The blade has a gorgeous wavy pattern and the hammered finish stops food sticking which I didn’t know was a thing but it actually works. Had it about a month now, still scary sharp even with daily use on carrots, spuds, all sorts. Only thing is its so sharp you have to be a bit more careful cleaning it, but that’s hardly a complaint. The handle feels natural after a bit, really comfortable grip. Already thinking about getting the chef’s knife from the same range.
Tina Evans (verified owner) –
Got this as a birthday pressie for my husband and hes over the moon. He’s been going on about the damascus pattern for ages, its even better in person. He used it to slice some salmon paper thin like nothing. Cracking knife for the price tbh.
Wayne (verified owner) –
Really chuffed with this. The blade is absolutely stunning, proper sharp out the box. Used it for a load of veg prep and it just glides through everything. The handle with the black and gold flecks is dead nice, feels posh but still easy to grip. It’s a bit of a showstopper when mates come round for a sunday roast.
Liz M. (verified owner) –
Nice knife, really sharp and the Damascus pattern is lovely. Its a bit heavier than I expected actually but its not a bad thing, feels solid. I mainly use it for veg and fish and it does the job perfectly. Just wish the box had a little more info about care but thats a tiny thing.
Tash Young (verified owner) –
So I’ve had this knife for about a month now and its still holding its edge way better than any knife Ive had before. Used it for everything from chopping onions to slicing cooked meat, stays sharp. The weight feels about right for a santoku, not to heavy not to light. Cant fault it really.
Lisa (verified owner) –
Got this for my wife as a present and shes well chuffed with it. She says its sharp and comfortable to use. I had a go cutting some carrots and it went through them no trouble. Only giving 4 stars because I think the price is a tad high for what it is, but she thinks its worth it so what do I know.