Miyabi Black 7-inch Rocking Santoku

Santoku Height with a Rocking Curve

The Miyabi Black 7-inch Rocking Santoku combines the tall, compact blade of a santoku with a curved edge that rolls from heel to tip. Cooks trained on Western chef’s knives can keep their rocking technique while gaining a shorter, more maneuverable blade. It suits home cooks and professionals who mince and dice in quantity but find an 8-inch blade more than they need.

Construction and Performance

• Ultra-hard core steel. A fine-grained powder steel holds a keen edge through the constant board contact of rock-chopping.


• Ice-hardened blade. Sub-zero hardening stabilizes the steel for added hardness and corrosion resistance.


• Flower Damascus cladding. Stainless layers protect the hard core and give each blade a distinctive pattern.


• Curved Honbazuke edge. The three-stage hand-honed edge follows the curve of the blade, keeping the cut even as the knife rocks through herbs and garlic.


• D-shaped handle. The traditional Japanese profile gives a secure grip through repetitive motion. Each handle’s grain and color are unique.

Best Uses

• Rock-mincing herbs, garlic and shallots


• Dicing onions and peppers


• Slicing vegetables for sautés and stir-fries


• Slicing boneless chicken and fish


• Chopping nuts and chocolate

Cooks who prefer push-cutting should compare the flatter edge of the Miyabi Black 7-inch Santoku. For more length with the same rocking motion, see the Miyabi Black 8-inch Chef’s Knife.