Santoku 刀 7 吋 | Shogun 系列 | ELITE | Dalstrong ©

The first thing I noticed was the balance—the handle feels heavy enough that the blade does the work, and the 66-layer Damascus pattern is genuinely mesmerizing up close. It sliced through a ripe tomato with zero squish, and the AUS-10V core held its edge through a week of dinner prep without a sing

I've had this knife for three weeks and the 66-layer Damascus cladding isn't just for looks—it glides through tomatoes and herbs without any crushing. The 7" size is my daily driver now, and the D3 diamond detailing on the edge still feels razor sharp out of the dishwasher.

The 66-layer Damascus cladding is what sold me, and it looks even better in person—almost too pretty to use. That AUS-10V steel core took a razor edge right out of the box and held it through a full week of veg prep without needing a touch-up.