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Suncraft Senzo Black Damascus
Suncraft Senzo Black Knives are built for beauty, comfort and performance. Designed with the future user in mind, these knives are immaculately crafted - from the tip of the blade to the end of the handle, no detail has been overlooked. Constructed in the classic Japanese wa-bocho style, Senzo Black blades have a half-tang that runs through a black pakkawood ferrule and into a brown pakkawood handle. The ferrule and handle are separated by a white carbon fiber ring that creates a striking visual transition. The ferrule is fully sealed for hygiene and to prevent corrosion. Suncraft Senzo Black Damascus blades have a core of cobalt VG10 steel: that is hardened to a rockwell hardness of 61°. This is a fine-grained alloy with a high carbon content – it is abrasion resistant, and it sharpens quickly. 32 Layers of Black Damascus stainless steel cladding surround the core. The cladding creates a striking and elegant appearance. These blades are ground to an even 50/50 bevel that is equally suited to right- or left-handed users. The handles, which gradually taper from the end (where they are thickest) to the blade, are also shaped to fit either the right or left hand.
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Suncraft Senzo Black 8.7-inch (220mm) Bread Knife
A long serrated blade lets a bread knife bite through a hard crust and glide through the soft crumb without crushing it, and the Senzo Black bread knife gives that job 8.7 inches of edge. It spans a large boule or a baguette in a single stroke.With its black Damascus finish, it is a handsome knife to leave on a bread board at the table. Use a light sawing motion and let the teeth do the cutting. Its serrations also cut soft rolls, tomatoes, roasts and layer cakes cleanly, and it rounds out a Senzo Black collection for a cook who bakes.
Senzo Black PartnerThe 4.7-inch Petty Knife handles small jobs at the counter. Learn More -
Suncraft Senzo Black 8.3-inch (210mm) Sashimi Knife
Suncraft names this 8.3-inch Senzo Black knife a sashimi knife, a long, narrow slicer for cutting raw fish in a single drawing stroke. One pull through a block of tuna or salmon leaves a smooth, glossy face that sawing would tear.The same blade slices a roast or a duck breast into thin, even portions, so it works beyond the sushi board. A VG10 core holds the fine edge that clean slicing requires, and each knife is handcrafted in Seki, Japan, a city with an 800-year legacy of blade making. With its black Damascus pattern and octagonal handle, it is a dramatic knife for home sushi makers and a standout gift.
Everyday PartnerThe 7.9-inch Chef’s Knife handles daily prep. Learn More$230.00 -
Suncraft Senzo Black 7.9-inch (200mm) Bunka Knife
At 7.9 inches, this Senzo Black bunka is the longer of the series’ two bunka knives, with enough blade to split a butternut squash or shred a head of cabbage. The flat edge handles push cuts, and the angled K-tip scores fish skin, trims meat and handles delicate slicing, julienne and other precise tip work.Its VG10 core takes a keen edge, and the black Damascus cladding with a hammered tsuchime face gives the blade a dark, textured look. Because the shape covers both vegetable and protein prep, it can serve as a primary knife for a cook who prefers a Japanese profile to a Western chef’s knife. The octagonal brown and black handle with a white ring completes a striking design, and the length suits a standard home cutting board.
Compact BunkaThe 6.5-inch Bunka Knife suits a smaller board. Learn More -
Suncraft Senzo Black 7.9-inch (200mm) Chef's Knife
The Senzo Black series pairs a VG10 core with Damascus cladding that Suncraft gives a special black treatment, bringing out a deep, dark wave pattern that differs on every blade. The 7.9-inch chef’s knife is the series’ all-purpose knife, sized for everything from mincing herbs to slicing a pork loin. It pairs the time-honored Western chef’s knife shape with Japanese craftsmanship, and its profile allows a very smooth rocking motion.VG10 is a stainless steel known for taking a keen edge and holding it, and the hammered tsuchime texture on the blade face adds grip and visual depth. The octagonal handle, a traditional Japanese shape, combines brown and black pakkawood with a white fiber ring at the front, and its tapered wa shape is especially comfortable in a pinch grip or a traditional Japanese grip. At 200mm, it is a comfortable length for a home cutting board. Collectors choose this series for its looks, and the thin edge makes the knife as practical as it is striking, which also makes it a memorable gift.
Senzo Black OptionsFor a flatter profile, see the 6.6-inch Santoku or the 7.9-inch Bunka Knife. Learn More -
Suncraft Senzo Black 6.6-inch (167mm) Santoku
A santoku is the Japanese all-purpose knife, and the 6.6-inch Senzo Black santoku sets that shape in black Damascus steel over a VG10 core. Its flatter edge and rounded tip favor straight-down chopping and forward push cuts through vegetables and boneless meat, and the edge holds exceptionally well without frequent honing.A tsuchime, or hammered, texture covers the blade face, and the tall blade gives knuckle clearance on the board. Suncraft finishes each blade with a dark wave pattern, so no two knives look alike. Its octagonal pakkawood handle tapers toward the blade, is set off by a white ring and fits comfortably in either hand. It is a versatile primary knife for a home cook, and an eye-catching gift for anyone who enjoys Japanese knives. A santoku of this length also stores neatly on a magnetic strip.
A Smaller SantokuThe 5.6-inch Small Santoku suits small boards and light prep. Learn More$230.00 -
Suncraft Senzo Black 6.5-inch (165mm) Bunka Knife
Suncraft’s catalog describes the bunka as an old-fashioned multipurpose knife whose design feature is the angled tip of the blade. The 6.5-inch Senzo Black bunka combines the straight edge of a traditional nakiri for vegetable prep with a K-tip, or reverse tanto, point for scoring and fine mincing. It is a versatile knife for vegetables, fruit, fish and meat, and the long flat edge makes full contact with the board on each cut, which suits chopping and draw cuts.Suncraft lists it at about 150g, light enough for long prep sessions. A VG10 center layer forms the edge, and the dark cladding shows a deep wave pattern above it. Its octagonal pakkawood handle with a white ring matches the rest of the series. Shoppers searching for a Suncraft bunka will find this a distinctive version of the shape, and a fine gift for a cook who prefers one knife for many tasks. Pair it with a petty knife for a compact two-knife kit.
Larger BunkaThe 7.9-inch Bunka Knife adds length for larger produce. Learn More -
Suncraft Senzo Black 5.6-inch (143mm) Small Santoku
Suncraft calls this 5.6-inch Senzo Black knife a small santoku, a compact version of the Japanese all-purpose shape. It keeps the santoku’s flat edge and rounded tip at a size that suits a small cutting board, quick lunches and cooks with smaller hands. It is a go-to blade for the tasks too large for a paring knife and too small for a full chef’s knife.This little knife has the same dramatic Damascus look and VG10 core as the larger blades in the series. Its octagonal pakkawood handle matches them too, and at this size it is quick to steer around a pepper core. It makes a practical gift for someone in a small apartment kitchen. Suncraft handcrafts it in Seki, where Japanese bladesmiths have worked for some 800 years.
Full-Size SantokuThe 6.6-inch Santoku adds height and length. Learn More$170.00 -
Suncraft Senzo Black 4.7-inch (120mm) Petty Knife
A petty is the Japanese small utility knife, and the 4.7-inch Senzo Black petty handles the jobs too large for a parer. It trims a steak, slices fruit for a cheese board and cuts a sandwich neatly in half.The narrow VG10 blade stays sharp through repeated small cuts, and the black Damascus pattern makes even this modest knife eye-catching. It fits naturally into a Senzo Black collection.
Smaller StillFor peeling in the hand, see the 3.1-inch Paring Knife. Learn More$150.00 -
Suncraft Senzo Black 3.1-inch (80mm) Paring Knife
The 3.1-inch Senzo Black paring knife takes on peeling, coring and garnish work with a short, nimble VG10 blade. It peels a pear in the hand and cuts precise shapes for plated food, and its size and weight suit deveining shrimp and mincing garlic.Its black Damascus finish and octagonal handle make it a distinctive small gift, and it completes a set built around the series’ chef’s knife or santoku.
Longer BladeSee the 4.7-inch Petty Knife for board work. Learn More
