Tidal Black 7" Damascus Santoku Knife — Real Forged, 10Cr15CoMoV Core

Last updated: August 25, 2026

Real forged Damascus. Not laser-etched. The Tidal Black 7" Santoku Knife is built around a 10Cr15CoMoV cutting-core steel — the same alloy class as premium Japanese knife steels — wrapped in 67 total layers of true forged Damascus cladding. Hardness rating: HRC 60±2. Ergonomic black-burl resin handle, riveted through. Hand-wash only. Backed by our 2-Year Epicurean Promise.

What this knife is for

The 7-inch santoku is the Japanese-style companion to the chef's knife. Where a chef's knife has a curved belly for rocking, the santoku has a flatter profile designed for push-cuts and precise slicing. If you're a home cook who slices more than you rock-chops, the santoku often becomes your favorite knife.

• Fish and seafood slicing. Sashimi-style clean slices without tearing.
• Paper-thin vegetables. The straighter profile lets you slice cucumbers, radishes, or shallots into near-transparent slices.
• Sushi prep at home. Cutting through nori-wrapped rolls cleanly.
• Precision protein slicing. Chicken breast, pork tenderloin, cooked steak.
• Herbs and garnish. Fine chiffonade of basil, mint, cilantro without bruising.

The santoku's flat spine means it doesn't rock as smoothly as a chef's knife for bulk chopping. Use both. Chef's knife for rocking, santoku for push-cut precision.

What steel is this knife made from?

The cutting core is 10Cr15CoMoV steel — a high-carbon alloy in the same chemistry class as premium Japanese knife steels (roughly 1% carbon, 15% chromium, plus cobalt, molybdenum, and vanadium). Cobalt is why this steel class holds an edge: it lets the blade be heat-treated to HRC 60±2 without becoming brittle. Cheaper Damascus knives using plain 9Cr18MoV or generic "high-carbon stainless" typically max out at HRC 56-58.

Full blade specifications

How to care for Damascus knives

1. Hand-wash only, dry immediately. Never dishwasher.
2. Store on a magnetic bar, in a wooden knife block, or in a blade sheath.
3. Cut on wood or soft plastic. Never glass, ceramic, or stone. Never cut bones or frozen food.
4. Hone before each use with a ceramic rod. Takes 10 seconds.
5. Sharpen with a whetstone once or twice a year.

The 2-Year Epicurean Promise

Every knife we sell is backed by our 2-Year Epicurean Promise. If a handle fails under normal residential kitchen use within 2 years, we cover the cost of that knife — replacement or refund, your choice. Send us one photo showing our logo and we'll make it right. No fine print, no receipts required, and no upsell for extended coverage — it's already included at the price on the tag. Read the full 2-Year Epicurean Promise.

Also in the Tidal Collection

Save with the full 8-piece sets — same real forged Damascus construction:

• Tidal Blue 8pc — $325
• Tidal Black 8pc — $325
• Tidal Red 8pc — $325

Ships free anywhere in the United States

Every US order ships free, dispatched in 1-3 business days. 30-day return policy on unused product in original packaging.

Author: Mike Kyle, Owner, The Epicurean Cook (596 Retail LLC). USPTO Reg. No. 8307059.