Everyone starts somewhere. The Kazoku Nisei was created for cooks who are ready to leave their basic supermarket knife behind and experience what a real kitchen knife should feel like.

For many of our customers, this was their very first serious knife. Over the years, tens of thousands of home cooks have chosen the Nisei as their upgrade. It has become one of our most trusted models because it delivers exactly what people need: reliability, sharpness, and ease of use.

Santoku 18 cm (All-round)
The 18 cm Santoku is a true all-rounder. It handles vegetables, meat, and fish with equal ease. The flatter edge makes it perfect for precise push cuts, while the compact shape gives you excellent control during everyday prep.

The blade is made from durable German molybdenum vanadium stainless steel. This steel is strong, rust resistant, and easy to maintain. You don’t need to be an expert to keep it sharp. With regular honing and occasional sharpening, it performs consistently and stays razor sharp.

The Pakka wood handle gives you a familiar Western grip that feels stable and comfortable from the very first cut.

If you’re looking for your first real kitchen knife, one that instantly makes cooking more enjoyable, the Kazoku Nisei is a proven choice trusted by thousands.

Why choose the Kazoku Nisei?

  • Developed as the ideal first upgrade from supermarket knives
  • Trusted by tens of thousands of home cooks
  • Made from durable German molybdenum vanadium stainless steel
  • Easy to sharpen and maintain
  • Comfortable Western-style Pakka wood handle
  • Santoku knife with a 18-cm blade: Suited for meat, fish, vegetables and fruits
  • Excellent price to performance ratio



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Handle
Handle length 120 mm
Handle Material Pakkawood
Handle Type Japanese (Wa)
Right or Left Handed Right-handed
Steel
Blade finish Polished
Blade height 49 mm
Blade length 170 mm
Blade Thickness (1cm from tip) 0.7 mm
Blade Thickness (heel) 2.3 mm
Blade Thickness (middle) 2.1 mm
Hardness (Rockwell HRC) 56
Origin of steel Germany
Sharpening Double Bevel
Steel grade Molybdenum Vanadiumsteel
Steel type Stainless steel
Total length 315 mm
General
Category Knives
Series Kazoku Nisei
Type Knife
Type of knife Santoku
UPC 6097654893847
Weight 193 grams

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