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165 mm santoku knife with a double-sided stainless-steel blade, contoured 18-8 steel handle and diamond-patterned grip. Made in Japan; suitable for right- or left-handed use.

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About this product

The Kai Sekimagoroku Shoso AB5156 brings a compact, broad santoku blade to everyday vegetable, meat and fish preparation. Its 165 mm cutting edge and downward-curving tip suit slicing, dicing and chopping on a stable board.

Made in Japan, it pairs a stainless-steel blade with a contoured 18-8 stainless-steel handle. The seamless transition is easy to wipe clean, and the diamond-patterned grip gives your fingers a defined contact area.

  • Blade length: 165 mm
  • Edge: double-sided; right- or left-handed use
  • Handle: contoured 18-8 stainless steel
  • Country of origin: Japan
  • Included: 1 knife
  • Blade: molybdenum-vanadium stainless cutlery steel
  • Dishwasher safe

Hand washing is recommended to protect the edge. Clean promptly with mild detergent, rinse and dry thoroughly with a soft cloth. Remove acidic food residue after use, and store the knife with its edge protected from other utensils.

Product Overview

The Kai Sekimagoroku Shoso AB5156 brings a compact, broad santoku blade to everyday vegetable, meat and fish preparation. Its 165 mm cutting edge and downward-curving tip suit slicing, dicing and chopping on a stable board.

Made in Japan, it pairs a stainless-steel blade with a contoured 18-8 stainless-steel handle. The seamless transition is easy to wipe clean, and the diamond-patterned grip gives your fingers a defined contact area.

Choose this santoku for a shorter all-purpose blade with generous blade height. The Shoso range also includes a pointed 180 mm chef knife and a broad Chinese chef knife, each sold separately for a different preparation role.

AB5156 Shoso santoku knife with a silver textured stainless-steel handle

A compact blade for everyday prep

The Kai Sekimagoroku Shoso AB5156 brings a compact, broad santoku blade to everyday vegetable, meat and fish preparation. Its 165 mm cutting edge and downward-curving tip suit slicing, dicing and chopping on a stable board.

Choose this santoku for a shorter all-purpose blade with generous blade height. The Shoso range also includes a pointed 180 mm chef knife and a broad Chinese chef knife, each sold separately for a different preparation role.

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165 mm blade

Broad santoku profile for daily preparation.

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Stainless-steel construction

Steel blade and contoured 18-8 stainless handle.

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Right- or left-handed

Double-sided edge for either-hand use.

AB5156 Shoso santoku knife with a silver textured stainless-steel handle

An all-steel handle with a defined grip

Made in Japan, it pairs a stainless-steel blade with a contoured 18-8 stainless-steel handle. The seamless transition is easy to wipe clean, and the diamond-patterned grip gives your fingers a defined contact area.

The double-sided edge suits both right- and left-handed cooks. Hold the contoured handle securely and keep the board stable when moving between slicing, chopping and finer tip work.

AB5156 Shoso santoku knife with a silver textured stainless-steel handle

Care for a clean, sharp edge

Hand washing is recommended to protect the edge. Clean promptly with mild detergent, rinse and dry thoroughly with a soft cloth. Remove acidic food residue after use, and store the knife with its edge protected from other utensils.

Stainless steel is resistant to rust, but food and water should not be left on the surface. Keep the cutting edge away from hard surfaces and other metal utensils during cleaning and storage.

Compare 165 mm santoku construction and care

Compare 165 mm santoku construction and care
AB5156 Shoso 165 mm santoku knife with a textured stainless-steel handle Current product Kai Sekimagoroku Shoso Santoku Knife, 165 mmAB5156 KAI Sekimagoroku Wakatake AB5420 165 mm santoku knife with black three-rivet handle 165 mm KAI Wakatake Stainless Steel Santoku Knife with Black Resin HandleAB5420 KAI Sekimagoroku Azuchi AE5141 165 mm santoku knife with silver blade and black three-rivet handle 165 mm KAI Azuchi Carbon Steel Santoku Knife with Black Riveted HandleAE5141
Price$51.99 $23.99 $39.99
Product type Santoku knife; double-sided edge Santoku knife Santoku knife
Material Stainless-steel blade and handle — Carbon-steel cutting core with stainless-steel cladding
Color Silver Silver and black Silver and black
Dimensions Blade: 165 mm Approximately 165 mm Blade: 165 mm; overall: 296 × 46 × 18 mm (length × blade height × handle thickness)
Dishwasher Safe Yes Yes No
Handle Contoured 18-8 stainless steel with diamond-patterned grip Polypropylene and nylon Black nylon and polypropylene; three rivets
Country of Origin Japan Japan Japan
Included pieces 1 knife 1 knife One knife
Blade material — Single-layer stainless cutlery steel —
Overall length — 293.0 mmApproximate —
Weight — Approximately 108 g —
Handle heat resistance — Polypropylene: 110°C / 230°F; nylon: 170°C / 338°F —
Manufacturer — KAI —
Series — KAI Sekimagoroku Wakatake —
Care — Dishwasher and dish-dryer compatible. Remove food residue and moisture promptly after use, dry thoroughly and store with the edge protected. Hand wash only. Dry promptly and thoroughly; do not use a dishwasher or dish dryer.