Patrick Joseph – Santoku Knife (SKU: PJHMKK-086)

Patrick Joseph – Santoku Knife (SKU: PJHMKK-086)

A Signature Santoku for Precision, Comfort, and Expression
This Santoku by Patrick Joseph is designed for those who appreciate craftsmanship that tells a story — performance rooted in design, and function enhanced by material. Agile and compact, it excels at everyday tasks with professional-level control and elegance. Inspired by Japanese knife tradition and brought to life through Irish making, this knife is anchored by a bold figured Zebrawood handle and the inlaid Shamrock Pin — a symbol of place, authenticity, and heritage.

Material Excellence, Tailored by Hand
Figured Zebrawood Handle – Exotic Grain, High Hardness, and Natural Contrast
Zebrawood is an African hardwood known for its stunning light and dark striping — a bold, organic pattern that creates natural contrast and movement. Its strength and density make it a high-performance material with unmistakable visual impact. Each handle is shaped and finished by hand to highlight the timber’s dramatic grain — creating a tactile and visual experience that’s as unique as the blade it balances.

Black Liner – Reinforced Core with Elegant Contrast
A black liner rests between tang and timber, reinforcing the structural integrity of the knife while offering a soft visual break beneath the vibrant Zebrawood tones. It enhances both the performance and the design of the handle.

Suminagashi San Mai VG10 – Layered Steel, Unique to Each Blade
At the core of the blade lies VG10 stainless steel, selected for its hardness, cutting clarity, and edge retention. The core is protected through San Mai construction, with softer stainless steel layers laminated on either side for added toughness and corrosion resistance. The outer surfaces are etched and polished to reveal the blade’s Suminagashi pattern — flowing wave-like lines created by layering and folding steels of different carbon contents. Each blade is visually unique, with no two marbled patterns alike.

Key Attributes of Suminagashi San Mai VG10 Steel:
• Razor-sharp edge and long-lasting performance
• Triple-layer San Mai construction for strength and durability
• High corrosion resistance for professional kitchen use
• Signature Suminagashi wave pattern – forged into the blade, not printed
• VG10 kitchen knife – precision-forged for lasting excellence

Built by Hand in Ireland
Every Patrick Joseph knife is built by hand in Ireland, guided by a commitment to precision, discipline, and detail. The process is deliberate, the standards exacting — resulting in a knife that performs flawlessly and endures through time.

The Shamrock Pin – A Mark of Irish Craftsmanship
Inlaid at the heart of the handle is the Shamrock Pin, a signature detail of the Patrick Joseph collection. Representing the values of Irish craftsmanship — tradition, authenticity, and pride — it distinguishes every knife as a genuine work of origin.