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 Options

For a flatter profile, see the 6.6-inch Santoku or the 7.9-inch Bunka Knife.