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5″' Santoku Knife

Name: 5″' Santoku Knife
SKU: ART-SAN-05-1
Price: 39.99 CAD
Availability: InStock

JAPANESE EVERYDAY KNIFE, SIZED FOR THE WAY YOU ACTUALLY COOK

High-carbon German steel

Full tang with ergonomic handles

Ultra Sharp

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Half the knife work in a real kitchen doesn't need an 8-inch chef knife. Slicing a tomato for a sandwich. Mincing a single clove of garlic. Cutting an apple for lunch. Trimming a chicken thigh for stir-fry. For those jobs, the full-sized chef knife is the wrong tool — too big, too heavy, too long for the cutting board. The 5-inch Santoku is the right tool. Smaller than a chef knife, slightly curved (unlike the flat-edged Nakiri), Granton-edged so the food drops off the blade instead of clinging to it. Forged from high-carbon German steel, hand-sharpened to a 14–16° edge per side, set into a triple-riveted Pakkawood handle balanced for the lighter prep work it's built for. Full-tang construction, lifetime warranty. Pairs with an 8″ Chef Knife as the small-cuts complement, or with a 3.5″ Paring Knife as the in-hand precision tool that finishes what the Santoku starts. The knife you reach for on the days you don't feel like washing the big one.

All Cutluxe knives are forged from high-carbon German steel — rust-resistant, impact-tough, and precision-tapered to a razor-sharp 14–16° edge. Handles are crafted from ergonomic Pakkawood for a secure, comfortable grip in any condition. Every knife features full tang construction for maximum balance and control. To keep your knife performing at its best: Hand-wash only — dishwashers damage the edge and handle over time Dry immediately after washing to prevent moisture build-up Hone regularly with a honing rod to keep the edge aligned between sharpenings Store on a magnetic strip, in a knife roll, or in a block — never loose in a drawer Use a wooden or plastic cutting board; glass and ceramic surfaces dull the blade

Not the right fit? No problem. If your Cutluxe knife doesn't meet your expectations for any reason, contact us within 30 days of purchase for a full refund or free exchange — no questions asked. We stand behind every blade we make. If the quality isn't what you expected, we'll make it right. Simply reach out to our team at support@cutluxe.com and we'll handle the rest.

Every Cutluxe knife is backed by a lifetime warranty against defects in materials and workmanship. If your blade or handle ever fails due to a manufacturing issue, we'll replace it — for the life of the product. What's covered: Defects in blade construction, handle materials, and assembly. This warranty applies to the original purchaser and is non-transferable. What's not covered: Normal wear and tear, damage from misuse, improper care, or dishwasher use. To make a warranty claim, contact us at support@cutluxe.com with your proof of purchase and a description of the issue.

Shipping Standard delivery (free): All US orders ship free. Arrives in 3–5 business days after dispatch; allow up to 7 days during peak periods. Expedited delivery (from $6.99): 1–2 business days. Most orders ship within 24 hours of purchase. International shipping: Available at checkout. Rates and delivery times calculated at checkout based on destination. Returns Changed your mind? Returns are accepted within 30 days of delivery. Items must be unused and in original packaging. Contact support@cutluxe.com to initiate a return — we'll guide you through the process.

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Ultra sharp German steel chef knife with lifetime warranty, featured on Forbes, ideal for home cooks and chefs

5″' Santoku Knife

$39.99

CA$39.99 ~~CA$59.99~~

CHEF-TRIED PITMASTER-APPROVED

High-Carbon German Steel

Edge retention and corrosion resistance

Full-Tang Construction

Blade through handle for strength and balance

Hand-Sharpened Edges

Razor-sharp out of the box

Ergonomic  Pakkawood Handles

Comfortable, moisture-resistant,  built for long use

5" Santoku Knife

A 5-inch Santoku is the knife you reach for when an 8-inch chef knife feels like a forklift for a flowerpot. Quick weekday prep, lunch jobs, smaller cutting boards, smaller hands — this is the one.

5-inch slight-curve blade — agile through everyday prep, controlled in the hand
Granton hollow-ground edge — food releases cleanly, no sticking between cuts
High-carbon German steel, 14–16° hand-honed — Japanese sharpness, Western edge retention
Lifetime warranty — same Artisan-series backing as the rest of the line

WHAT OUR MASTER CHEFS SAY

High-Carbon German Steel

“Reminds me of my father’s knives — only sharper. You feel the difference the moment it hits the board. Solid in the hand.”

Chef Alex R., BBQ Specialist

Photo of Chef David T., Professional Butcher

Edge Retention

“Even after weeks of heavy use, the edge stays razor-sharp. I can slice brisket, roast, and vegetables without stopping to resharpen.”

Chef David T., Professional Butcher

Precision & Craftsmanship

“I’ve worked in Japanese kitchens for over 10 years, and Cutluxe knives feel incredible. The balance, edge, and weight are perfect — slicing fish, meat, and vegetables is effortless."

Chef Haruto S., Tokyo

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Excellent quality razor sharp nice heavy handles quality steel very pleased will buy more in the future but again you need to change your wood magnet holder I got one that was defective and didn't have a place to screw it into is just a drilled hole poorly and then the second one I put the knives on it and they literally just slide down and scratch the wood they're very poor quality please go with the one that I'm trying to tell you to buy which I purchased before in Texas they're only $32 there twice as big and much better quality and the magnet is extremely strong on both sides

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I love the weight of the handle it's extremely comfortable and definitely nice good heavy weight and razor sharp blades I have bought many of these from Amazon and they're all garbage if you can imagine a tube of ground round hamburger and none of these knives wood cut through it yours or razor sharp I could literally cut paper and that's a true sharp knife all the knives I bought from you is are amazing and I will buy others I ordered another set from this other company and they are terrible they won't even cut my skin it's pathetic your product is amazing but again I've sent you pictures of the ones you should be selling that are top quality they retail on Amazon for only $32 there twice the size so they set a whole set of knives on either side and the magnet is actually strong unlike the one you're selling I would stop selling that that is a very poor quality product and it doesn't make you look good when you sell such excellent knive and such a poor magnet board I would definitely dump that company and go with the one of the pictures that I sent you it's top quality and literally you have to grab them to pull them off yours literally you put the knife on and it falls off and scratches the wood so anyways thank you so much I'm extremely pleased and I plan on buying more knives from you in the future a whole set and I wish you would sell the magnetic board that I sent you thank you I couldn't be happier with your product

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In Dec/25, I ordered the 5" Santoku for myself. I love it SO much, I bought 2 others for gifts. 1) The knife is well weighted, comfortable to hold, easy to use, sharp, sharp, sharp and beautiful to look at. 2) I know the recipients will love their Santoku as much as I love mine. 3) The packaging of the knife is amazing which is important if you are giving it as a gift. Very classy. 4) The customer service at Cutluxe is stellar. I had an issue regarding a return (of my own doing) and their response time immediate, polite and professional. I was very impressed with this aspect of the business. I have told many friends about the quality of the product and the superior after-sales responses. Thank you Cutluxe.

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5″' Santoku Knife

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Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

When do I want a 5-inch knife instead of a regular chef knife?

Smaller cuts, smaller spaces, smaller hands. A 5-inch Santoku is the right tool for everyday weekday prep — slicing a tomato for a sandwich, mincing garlic, prepping a single piece of chicken, cutting an apple for lunch. An 8-inch chef knife handles those jobs technically, but the size makes it awkward for small tasks on small cutting boards. It's also the right tool for cooks with smaller hands or for kitchens with limited counter space. Two people sharing a galley kitchen, an apartment with a 12-inch cutting board, a student's first knife — all situations where the chef knife is the wrong default.

What's the Granton edge actually doing?

It's a series of hollow-ground pockets along the blade face. When you slice through food, those pockets create small air gaps between the steel and the cut surface — which breaks the suction that normally makes wet ingredients (potato, tomato, cucumber) stick to a flat blade. The result is food that drops cleanly off the blade onto the board, instead of clinging on and requiring a finger-flick to remove. Doesn't change cutting speed or edge sharpness directly, just makes the slicing motion cleaner. You notice it most when prepping anything starchy or wet.

5″ Santoku vs 7″ Santoku — which one do I get?

Depends on hand size, kitchen size, and what you're prepping. The 7″ Santoku is the adult standard — larger working surface, more blade height, better for prep volume. The 5″ is the compact version — easier in the hand, faster for small tasks, less intimidating to new cooks. If you can only own one Santoku: get the 7″. It does everything the 5″ does plus larger work. If you already own a chef knife: the 5″ Santoku is the smarter pick — it doesn't compete with the chef knife's size, it complements it. The Santoku Knife Set 2-Piece gives you both at a discount if you want to skip the choice.

5″ Santoku vs 5.5″ Utility vs 3.5″ Paring — which small knife is right for me?

Three different small knives, three different jobs. The 3.5″ Paring is in-hand precision — peeling, coring, intricate work where the knife is mostly in the air. The 5.5″ Utility is the slim-blade slicer for mid-size tasks — sandwiches, citrus, soft produce — designed around a tapered profile. The 5″ Santoku is the Japanese-style all-purpose knife — slightly curved, Granton-edged, built for board work on smaller cuts. If you primarily peel and trim: paring. If you primarily slice mid-size food: utility. If you primarily chop and dice smaller cuts: 5″ Santoku. Most kitchens benefit from owning two of the three (paring + Santoku is the most common combination).

How do I care for this, and is this a good gift?

Hand-wash, towel-dry, store on a magnetic strip or in a block — never the dishwasher. Hone every two or three uses on a 10″ Sharpening Rod and the edge holds for months between sharpenings. Avoid glass cutting boards; they micro-chip the edge over time. As a gift, the 5″ Santoku is one of the strongest small-knife picks — distinctive, useful, and unlikely to duplicate what the recipient already owns. Pairs naturally with the 3.5″ Paring Knife (as the Paring Knife Set 2-Piece) or the 7″ Santoku (as the Santoku Knife Set 2-Piece). Lifetime warranty plus 30-day money-back covers the gift end-to-end.

Very well balanced and feel solid in the hand, very sharp and have some solid weight to them.

Excellent quality, nice weight to them, very sharp

It was an extremely "sharp", gift for my favourite, brisket smoking man!! He loves it!!

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Hi Bon,

Thank you for your feedback. We're sorry to hear the knife didn't meet your expectations right out of the box.
Our knives are hand sharpened before leaving the factory, but if yours didn't arrive as sharp as expected, that's certainly not the experience we want for our customers.
Please reach out to us directly with your order number and we'll be happy to look into this and work with you on a solution. Your satisfaction is important to us, and we'd appreciate the opportunity to make things right.

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Before my very first purchase of a Cutluxe knife, I was very skeptical. I wasn't sure of the quality, the ability to hold an edge, and the true feel in my hand. So, last year I purchased the carving set way before our upcoming Thanksgiving dinner. I figured if the set didn't hold up to my needs and expectations, then I could return it with plenty of time to find something else. Today I have 15 Cutluxe knives in my set. I love the feel in my hands, the weight and balance of each knife, and how they hold an edge. For the price, these are the best knives on the market. Buyer Alert: If you purchase your Cutluxe knives individually like I have, be aware that Cutluxe does not offer a butcher block as an optional item; you have to buy a full set of knives that come with the block. Also, I tried their magnetic block, and immediately returned it. It was more annoying to deal with than its worth.

Great knife

Cur brisket like a hot knife through butter

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CHEF-TRIED PITMASTER-APPROVED

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