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Description
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.
FAQs
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Yes, all knives and knife sets come in a presentation box
We ship using Royal Mail tracked 24 and post all orders made before 12pm on the same day
Yes, Royal Mail will send both email and sms notifications about your delivery
Yes, under UK law you have to be over 18 years old to order a chef’s knife online.
Absolutely not! We are a UK based company that ship our own branded knives from the UK.
There are a lot of companies out there shipping rubbish directly from China and not only is their quality subpar, their customer service is very poor, requiring you to return their knives to an address in China.
Our return address is to our office in Surrey
Returns are straightforward. Email us with your order number, and we will provide you with a UK return address (and label if needed). Once our office has received it, we will refund the order
Why Shimeru?
Precision-Engineered High-Carbon Steel
Crafted from professional-grade, heat-treated high-carbon steel, Shimeru Knives deliver exceptional sharpness, durability, and edge retention. From the first slice, you’ll experience the precision that sets us apart.
Uncompromising Sharpness
Our knives are guaranteed to be the sharpest you’ve ever owned. No exceptions, no compromises—just razor-sharp blades that elevate your culinary experience.
Ergonomically Designed Handles
Shimeru Knives feature uniquely designed handles that not only add a sophisticated touch to your kitchen but also provide a comfortable, secure grip for effortless chopping and slicing.
Precision Double-Bevel 15° Blade Edge
With a double-bevel edge sharpened to 15°—compared to the standard 20-25° of most Western knives—our blades allow for smoother, faster cuts, enhancing your cooking efficiency by 2 to 3 times.
Reviews
434 reviews for Asuka 飛鳥 7″ Damascus Steel Santoku Knife 三徳包丁
Our Commitment to Quality
At Shimeru Knives, we’re dedicated to creating the finest kitchen knives that blend traditional craftsmanship with modern innovation—all at accessible prices. We take pride in our expertise and are thrilled to bring these exceptional tools into your kitchen.
To back our commitment, we offer a lifetime warranty on all our products. This guarantee reflects our confidence in the durability and craftsmanship of our knives. We aim to provide not only exceptional tools but also peace of mind, knowing your investment will last a lifetime.
We are confident that you will love your Shimeru Knives for years to come. Enhancing the quality of life for our customers is what drives us every day.
Have questions? Reach out to us here, and we’ll be happy to assist you.
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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.