Custom
Kullens Santoku Knife - 7"

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Slice, dice, and mince like a pro with the 7" Custom Kullens Santoku Knife. Designed with kullens (hollow-ground edges) for effortless food release — this all-purpose blade is your everyday kitchen hero.

SKU

8610-7K

Origin

Solingen, Germany

Handle

Linen Micarta

Blade

Thyssen-Krupp 1.4116

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Meet the workhorse your kitchen has been waiting for — the Custom Kullens Santoku Knife 7". From finely chopping herbs and dicing vegetables to slicing meats and fish, this do-it-all blade delivers effortless versatility.

Crafted from cold-rolled steel and precision laser cut for accuracy, the blade features a ceramic stonewashed finish for lasting durability and a refined look. The kullens hollow-ground indentations along the blade help reduce friction and prevent food from sticking, ensuring smooth, clean cuts every time.

Perfectly balanced for control and comfort, this Santoku feels like a natural extension of your hand. Its gently curved edge supports an easy rocking motion, while the wide blade makes scooping and transferring ingredients simple and efficient. Whether you’re prepping weeknight meals or entertaining guests, this knife brings professional-level performance to your home kitchen.

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Product Specs

Origin

Handcrafted in Solingen, Germany

Overall

Length: 11.81 in | 300 mm

Blade Type

Has a broad, slightly curved blade. It has a flatter profile than a traditional chef's knife, which makes it ideal for cutting in a straight down motion.

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Blade

Thyssen-Krupp 1.4116
Ceramic Stonewash
Hand Finished 3-Stage
Flat Grind
15º
57 HRC
Ambidextrous

Handle

Linen Micarta

Blade

Width: 2 in | 51 mm
Length: 7.05 in | 179 mm
Thickness at spine: 2 mm

Handle

Width (including bolster): 4.76 in | 121 mm

Tasks

A versatile, all-purpose kitchen tool that originates from Japan and is designed for chopping, slicing, and dicing.

Care

Do not place in dishwasher… Seriously, don’t even think about it!

Hand-wash only with warm water and a mild detergent; rise and dry immediately

Clean the blade right away after slicing acidic or salty foods like tomatoes, citrus and vinegar based items

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Overall rating: 4.888889 / 5 from 9 reviews.

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"Perfect as they come."

— Uriel (5/5)

I loved my first Messermeister

"I loved my first Messermeister knives, Meridian Elite, so much I had to add more! I opted for this Custom Santoku. The blade is light, agile and really sharp. The finish is unique and beautifully done. I’m looking forward to exchanging out the handles for the look I want. Awesome knives and customer service!"

— JOE K. (5/5)

It's a really nice knife,

"It's a really nice knife, I would definitely buy again! Cuts well and has a great feel!"

— Damien R. (5/5)

Awesome knife

"Great knife. Out of box sharp. This works as a more diverse chef’s knife for me."

— Randall B. (5/5)

Customer Service

"I love the knife but one of the screws on the handle is loose. I have emailed a couple times over the last two weeks with no response from customer service."

— Daniel E. (4/5)

Nice knife

"This is a really great veggie knife. Nice, comfortable weight."

— Brian T. (5/5)

Cuts

"This is my seventh knife , the product they put out is amazing. If you don’t have any start with one and see how great they are. Stays sharp for great clean cuts. More to come. Get the sale going on."

— Hector M. (5/5)

I am absolutely in love

"I am absolutely in love with the shape, weight and comfortable feel of this knife. It has become my favorite all purpose knife but I really love it for veggie prep. Plus it's custom and my woodgrain handle gets so many compliments."

— Feltus S. (5/5)

The best mix of a

"The best mix of a high-level culinary tool with a masculine look usually only found in foldable pocket knifes. These custom knifes are so amazing that I'm spending way too much time in the kitchen that I should."

— Andy C. (5/5)

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