Product image 1 of 17: Cutluxe Shinobi chef knife with hollow edge, black wood handle, high carbon stainless steel blade

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Product image 1 of 17: Cutluxe Shinobi chef knife with black wood handle and stainless steel blade, ideal for home cooks and chefs

Product image 17 of 17: Cutluxe Shinobi chef knife with hollow edge, black wood handle, high carbon stainless steel blade

5″ Santoku Knife - Shinobi 忍び

Name: Brown 5″ Santoku Knife - Shinobi 忍び
SKU: SHI-SAN-05-3
Price: 52.99 USD
Availability: InStock

THE COMPACT JAPANESE PREP BLADE

High-carbon steel

Full tang with ergonomic handles

Ultra Sharp

Handle Color: Gray

Gray

Brown

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5″ Santoku Knife - Shinobi 忍び

The Santoku is the everyday Japanese kitchen knife — flatter blade than the Western chef knife, push-cut motion instead of the rocking cut. Most cooks who use a Santoku reach for the 7-inch as their everyday workhorse. The 5-inch is the smaller-scale alternative — for tight prep spaces, smaller boards, smaller produce work where a 7-inch overshoots. The Granton blade is the defining feature: shallow hollow dimples along both sides reduce surface contact with wet vegetables, soft proteins, and starchy ingredients. Food releases cleanly instead of clinging. High-carbon stainless steel, hand-sharpened to a razor finish out of the box, holds an edge through regular use. Full-tang build, triple-riveted Pakkawood handle, balanced for long prep sessions. The Shinobi Series sits at a more accessible price than the Artisan line — same general build quality, Japanese-aesthetic styling instead of Western traditional. For cooks who already own a chef knife and want a complementary Asian-style prep blade, this is the right addition. For cooks ready to commit to Santoku-style cutting as their primary motion, the 7″ Santoku Artisan is the upgrade. Lifetime warranty backs the blade. No hype, no celebrity branding — the right tool for the job.

Every Shinobi Series knife is forged from 7Cr17MoV high-carbon stainless steel — rust-resistant, impact-tough, and hardened to 54–56 HRC to hold a razor-fine 12° edge. Handles are crafted from ergonomic Pakkawood for a secure, comfortable grip in any condition. Every knife features full tang construction for maximum balance and control. Care To keep your Shinobi knife performing at its best: Hand-wash only — dishwashers damage the edge and handle over time Dry immediately after washing to prevent moisture build-up Hone regularly with a honing rod to keep the fine 12° edge aligned between sharpenings Store on a magnetic strip, in a knife roll, or in a block — never loose in a drawer Use a wooden or plastic cutting board; glass and ceramic surfaces dull the blade

Not the right fit? No problem. If your Cutluxe knife doesn't meet your expectations for any reason, contact us within 30 days of purchase for a full refund or free exchange — no questions asked. We stand behind every blade we make. If the quality isn't what you expected, we'll make it right. Simply reach out to our team at support@cutluxe.com and we'll handle the rest.

Every Cutluxe knife is backed by a lifetime warranty against defects in materials and workmanship. If your blade or handle ever fails due to a manufacturing issue, we'll replace it — for the life of the product. What's covered: Defects in blade construction, handle materials, and assembly. This warranty applies to the original purchaser and is non-transferable. What's not covered: Normal wear and tear, damage from misuse, improper care, or dishwasher use. To make a warranty claim, contact us at support@cutluxe.com with your proof of purchase and a description of the issue.

Shipping Standard delivery (free): All orders ship free. Arrives in 3–5 business days after dispatch; allow up to 7 days during peak periods. Expedited delivery (from $6.99): 1–2 business days. Most orders ship within 24 hours of purchase. International shipping: Available at checkout. Rates and delivery times calculated at checkout based on destination. Returns Changed your mind? Returns are accepted within 30 days of delivery. Items must be unused and in original packaging. Contact support@cutluxe.com to initiate a return — we'll guide you through the process.

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Cutluxe Shinobi chef knife with black wood handle and stainless steel blade, ideal for home cooks and chefs

5″ Santoku Knife - Shinobi 忍び

CHEF-TRIED PITMASTER-APPROVED

High-Carbon German Steel

Edge retention and corrosion resistance

Full-Tang Construction

Blade through handle for strength and balance

Hand-Sharpened Edges

Razor-sharp out of the box

Ergonomic  Pakkawood Handles

Comfortable, moisture-resistant,  built for long use

5" Santoku Knife Shinobi Series product image

PRECISION 5″ SANTOKU KNIFE — SHINOBI SERIES

A compact Japanese-style blade for detail prep work — chopping herbs, slicing garlic, dicing shallots, fine work where a 7-inch Santoku is too big. Granton edge for clean release on wet vegetables, full-tang Pakkawood handle, lifetime warranty. The Santoku for cooks who want the Japanese push-cut motion at a kitchen-knife scale.

5" Santoku Knife Shinobi Series

Most Santoku knives are 7 inches — the standard everyday-prep size. The 5-inch version is the smaller alternative for tighter prep work: smaller cutting boards, smaller produce, detail chopping that a 7-inch blade overshoots. Same Japanese push-cut design philosophy, scaled down for kitchens where the bigger blade is overkill.

Granton blade with hollow dimples — releases wet vegetables and soft proteins cleanly off the edge
Flat profile with minimal belly — designed for the Japanese push-cut motion, not the Western rocking cut
Full-tang construction with triple-riveted Pakkawood handle — ambidextrous grip, secure feel through long prep sessions
Lifetime warranty — same backing as the Artisan Series at a more accessible price point

WHAT OUR MASTER CHEFS SAY

Edge Retention

"It holds its edge through a full service — hundreds of cuts before it asks for the stone. Few knives stay this true."

Kenji Mori — Itamae, Ginza

Photo of Haruto Sasaki — Sushi Master, Kyoto

Balance & Control

"The balance sits right where my hand expects it. The blade follows my eye — no correcting, only the cut."

Haruto Sasaki — Sushi Master, Kyoto

Grip & Comfort

"Eight hours at the counter and my hand is still easy. Wet or dry, the handle holds — it never turns in the grip."

Daichi Ito — Head Chef, Osaka

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07/18/2026

Yet to use. But love it.

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07/04/2026

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TEXAS KNIFE SHARPENIG:

We show them to restauarants Chefs and they want to know where to get them. Done!

Donald J.D.

06/16/2026

Excellent quality razor sharp nice heavy handles quality steel very pleased will buy more in the future but again you need to change your wood magnet holder I got one that was defective and didn't have a place to screw it into is just a drilled hole poorly and then the second one I put the knives on it and they literally just slide down and scratch the wood they're very poor quality please go with the one that I'm trying to tell you to buy which I purchased before in Texas they're only $32 there twice as big and much better quality and the magnet is extremely strong on both sides

Sean O.

06/08/2026

I love the weight of the handle it's extremely comfortable and definitely nice good heavy weight and razor sharp blades I have bought many of these from Amazon and they're all garbage if you can imagine a tube of ground round hamburger and none of these knives wood cut through it yours or razor sharp I could literally cut paper and that's a true sharp knife all the knives I bought from you is are amazing and I will buy others I ordered another set from this other company and they are terrible they won't even cut my skin it's pathetic your product is amazing but again I've sent you pictures of the ones you should be selling that are top quality they retail on Amazon for only $32 there twice the size so they set a whole set of knives on either side and the magnet is actually strong unlike the one you're selling I would stop selling that that is a very poor quality product and it doesn't make you look good when you sell such excellent knive and such a poor magnet board I would definitely dump that company and go with the one of the pictures that I sent you it's top quality and literally you have to grab them to pull them off yours literally you put the knife on and it falls off and scratches the wood so anyways thank you so much I'm extremely pleased and I plan on buying more knives from you in the future a whole set and I wish you would sell the magnetic board that I sent you thank you I couldn't be happier with your product

Sean O.

06/08/2026

Excellent quality knife and quick delivery

Scott S.

06/07/2026

Between the range and the exhaust vent there is a steel backsplash. It is perfect for the knives than the wooden block under the cabinets.

Richard M.

06/07/2026

Gorgeous set of knives! And very sharp. Great customer service. I buy all my knives from Cutluxe!

bill g.

06/07/2026

I really like the knife. It’s very sharp and sturdy. It holds an edge very well. I highly recommend cutluxe.

Dan V.

05/23/2026

I replaced another German made knife due to loose rivet.
i loved this design. Blade. All the above.
I bought a total of 12 different. About $15-20 ea. how do you beat that.I replaced all my others.

Dave P.

04/26/2026

Great knife. Exactly what i needed to clean up meat before grilling and smoking.

Scott M.

04/22/2026

I’ve always liked working with sharp knives and tools, so I carefully searched for the best balance between cost and quality—that’s how I found Cutluxe.
Unfortunately, one of the sharpening stones arrived damaged during shipping, so I contacted their customer service team. Their response was much faster than expected, and they promptly provided a solution.
This clearly shows their professionalism and commitment to customers. I highly recommend buying with confidence. Cutluxe is a serious, reliable brand and definitely worth the investment.

Allen

04/04/2026

In Dec/25, I ordered the 5" Santoku for myself. I love it SO much, I bought 2 others for gifts. 1) The knife is well weighted, comfortable to hold, easy to use, sharp, sharp, sharp and beautiful to look at. 2) I know the recipients will love their Santoku as much as I love mine. 3) The packaging of the knife is amazing which is important if you are giving it as a gift. Very classy. 4) The customer service at Cutluxe is stellar. I had an issue regarding a return (of my own doing) and their response time immediate, polite and professional. I was very impressed with this aspect of the business. I have told many friends about the quality of the product and the superior after-sales responses. Thank you Cutluxe.

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03/06/2026

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

5″ vs 7″ Santoku — which size do I need?

The 7" Santoku is the standard size — the everyday workhorse most cooks reach for. Bigger blade, more cutting surface, handles larger produce (cabbages, eggplants, full bunches of herbs) in fewer strokes. If you're buying your first Santoku and you have a normal-sized kitchen, get the 7". The 5" is the smaller alternative — for tight prep spaces, smaller cutting boards, smaller-volume cooking, or for cooks who want a more nimble blade for detail work like fine herb chopping, garlic slicing, shallot dicing. It's also a better fit for cooks with smaller hands who find the 7" feels unwieldy. For most kitchens, the 5" is the second Santoku you buy — added after the 7" for detail prep. As a first Santoku, it's right for compact kitchens or for cooks who already own a chef knife and want a complementary detail blade.

What does the Granton blade do, and why does it matter?

The Granton blade has shallow hollow dimples (sometimes called "kullenschliff" in German) along both sides of the blade above the edge. Each dimple creates a tiny pocket of air between the blade and whatever you're cutting. The air pocket prevents the cut surface from suctioning onto the blade — the same reason your skin sticks to a flat smooth surface but not to a textured one. The practical effect: food releases cleanly off the blade instead of clinging to it. Most useful with wet ingredients (cucumbers, tomatoes, peeled potatoes), starchy vegetables (carrots, parsnips), and soft proteins (cheese, raw fish). Without the Granton, those ingredients tend to stick along the blade face, slowing the prep rhythm and requiring you to peel them off between cuts. With the Granton, they fall off the blade as you lift it. Marginal time saving per cut, but it adds up across a full prep session.

Shinobi Series vs Artisan Series — what's the difference?

Two series at different price tiers with overlapping build quality. The Artisan Series is the flagship — Western/traditional design language, broader product range including brisket slicers, cimeters, full chef knife sets. Price tier is higher (roughly $30–$50 for singles, $80–$150 for sets). The Shinobi Series is the Japanese-aesthetic line — fewer products, modern Japanese design language, accessible pricing. Currently just two products: this 5″ Santoku and the 7″ Cleaver. Both use high-carbon stainless steel and full-tang construction; the styling and packaging is Japanese-themed rather than Western. Honest framing: the Shinobi is the entry-level / aesthetic-alternative line, not a quality compromise. Pick Shinobi if you want the Japanese design language or a more accessible price point. Pick Artisan if you want the broader product range or Western styling.

How do I care for it?

Standard quality-knife protocol. Hand-wash with mild soap immediately after each use — wet vegetables, citrus, and tomato acid corrode the steel faster than expected if left overnight. Towel-dry the blade and the Pakkawood handle fully. Store with the edge protected: magnetic strip on the wall, dedicated knife block, or blade-guard sheath in a drawer. Don't leave it loose in a drawer with other utensils. Avoid the dishwasher — the heat and detergent shorten edge life across all quality knives. Avoid glass and ceramic cutting boards — they chip the edge. Wooden and plastic cutting boards work fine. Hone the edge with a sharpening rod every week or so to keep it aligned between full sharpenings; the 10″ Sharpening Rod ($29.99) handles the 5″ Santoku easily. Full sharpening cadence: once a year for most home cooks. The Whetstone Sharpening Kit handles that work.

What's the warranty, and is this a good gift?

Lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects on the blade for the original purchaser. Manufacturing defects (handle separation, blade snapping, surface flaws) are covered. Normal edge wear, dishwasher damage, chip damage from glass cutting boards, and bent tips from misuse aren't covered. Non-transferable; email proof of purchase to support@cutluxe.com to register. Beyond the warranty, 30-day money-back guarantee covers everything else — full refund or exchange, no questions asked. As a gift: works well at the $19.99 price point as a thoughtful supplementary gift — particularly for cooks who already own a chef knife and would appreciate a complementary Japanese-style detail blade. Per a recent customer review: "I love it SO much, I bought 2 others for gifts. The knife is well weighted, comfortable to hold, easy to use, sharp, sharp, sharp and beautiful to look at." Ships in classy packaging that gift-wraps well as-is.

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This is an excellent knife. Very sharp and fits in my hand nicely. I have been greatly pleased with all the knives I have purchased from Cutluxe.

Craftsmanship is excellent; i shall purchase more items in the future.

Absolutely perfect. Nothing else to say

As with my other Cutluxe knives, works great, stays sharp.

Just what I was looking for. My Chinese clever did the job but it wasn’t easy to sharpen and the handle was a little awkward. The Cutlux was not to heavy has good balance and was easy to sharpen.

Does not hold that many knives when set on the refrigerator, starts to slide down after 4 knives have been placed onnit. Also scratches the refrigerator surface when it slides down

Love the experience! Great Knife Great Value, Would buy all day long.. Big fan

Love the edges on all of the different knives. The handles are all very comfortable while gripping and using each knife. Would definitely buy again.

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If you don’t have one of these you don’t have a paring knife

Best knifes 🔪 i ever had.

I personally like the variety of knives and the quality

Great set of knives! The best I have ever used!

The board looks super nice but the magnet doesn't work well at all. The knives fall over after you stick them on

Hi Nicholas,
Thank you for your feedback. We're sorry to hear the magnetic knife holder didn't perform as expected.
That isn't the experience we want for our customers. We'd really like the opportunity to learn more and make this right. Could you please reach out to us at support@cutluxe.com with your order details? We'd be happy to look into the issue and work with you on a solution.
We appreciate your feedback, as it helps us continue improving our products.

The knives are great. The magnet board doesn't work so well. Has a hard time holding the knives

A great product. Quality plus

Very well balanced and feel solid in the hand, very sharp and have some solid weight to them.

Excellent quality, nice weight to them, very sharp

It was an extremely "sharp", gift for my favourite, brisket smoking man!! He loves it!!

I Have almost all the Artisan series of KNIVES and just love they have replace my Henkel knives that I have used for about 10 years.

George Miller
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These knives are fabulous. They are extremely sharp so be careful. Using a F. Dick sharpening steel they hone back to razor sharpness in a few strokes. Excellent knife as I have about 7 now.

The best large knife I’ve ever owned,hands down

Santoku Chef Knife — What It's Built to Do

A santoku chef knife excels at three core jobs: slicing proteins, dicing vegetables, and mincing herbs.

The flat edge profile keeps more of the knife blade in contact with the board, creating cleaner cuts with less rocking. The granton edge helps food release naturally, improving speed and consistency.

Whether you're trimming chicken, dicing onions, or chopping parsley, the knife stays controlled and predictable. The knife edge geometry and quality steel work together to keep every cut smooth.

Compared to a traditional chef knife, many cooks find a santoku knife more efficient for everyday prep.

Buy Santoku Knife — Choose the Cutluxe Shinobi 5"

When comparing options, buyers often focus on price, but value matters more than price alone. A dependable knife should stay sharp, hold its edge, and feel comfortable every time you pick it up.

The Cutluxe Shinobi 5" santoku knife delivers premium stainless steel, dependable stainless steel construction, and excellent balance at a competitive price. It offers the performance serious cooks expect without the inflated price tag that often comes with imported specialty blades.

If you're looking for a sharp knife with excellent edge retention, comfortable feel, and proven performance, this is the knife to own.

Choose the Cutluxe Shinobi Series santoku knife and put a hardworking knife in your hand that was forged to earn its place.

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