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Vogue Soft Grip Santoku Knife 18cm | Carbon Steel

SKU: GD759

£16.26(£19.51 inc VAT)

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The Vogue Soft Grip Santoku is an 18cm forged knife designed for general prep work in professional kitchens. The Santoku style — originating in Japanese culinary tradition — offers a slightly shorter, wider blade than a classic chef's knife, making it well suited to chopping, slicing, and dicing vegetables, boneless proteins, and fish. It is a practical, versatile blade that many prep chefs reach for instinctively during service prep.

The blade is forged from high carbon stainless steel, which holds an edge reliably under regular use and resists staining better than plain carbon alternatives. The wide bolster contributes to the knife's balance, keeping weight centred between blade and handle rather than sitting heavy in either direction — a detail that matters during extended prep sessions where fatigue can become a factor.

From an operational standpoint, the soft ergonomic handle is designed to be comfortable across different grip styles, which suits kitchens where knives are shared between team members of varying hand sizes. Key practical points include:

  • Forged construction for consistent balance and durability
  • High carbon stainless steel blade retains a fine edge through regular use
  • Soft-grip handle reduces hand fatigue during longer prep periods
  • Lightweight at 160g, well suited to detailed knife work
  • Not recommended for dishwasher use — hand washing preserves the edge

This knife is best suited to smaller brigades, catering colleges, or as a secondary prep knife in larger operations. It is a solid everyday option rather than a heavy-duty workhorse, and kitchens with very high throughput may want to consider a heavier forged alternative. As with all fine-edged blades, regular honing and correct storage will extend its working life considerably.

If you are equipping a prep section and want to talk through what knife range suits your operation, we are happy to help.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Santoku style suitable as a main chef's knife in a professional kitchen?

The Santoku works well as a general prep knife, particularly for vegetable and fish work, but many chefs prefer it alongside a longer chef's knife rather than as a direct replacement. Its shorter, wider blade makes it nimble and precise, though for breaking down larger cuts or bulk prep a longer blade may be more practical.

Can this knife go in a commercial dishwasher?

Vogue does not recommend dishwashing this knife. The heat and harsh detergents used in commercial dishwashers can dull the fine edge and potentially affect the handle over time. Hand washing and prompt drying will keep the blade in better condition for longer.

How often will this knife need sharpening in a busy prep kitchen?

That depends largely on what it is being used on and how it is stored between uses. Regular honing with a steel before each shift will maintain the edge and reduce the frequency of full sharpening. Storing it on a magnetic rack or in a blade guard rather than loose in a drawer also helps considerably.
Vogue Soft Grip Santoku Knife 18cm | Carbon Steel

£16.26(£19.51 inc VAT)

£16.26(£19.51 inc VAT)

The Vogue Soft Grip Santoku is an 18cm forged knife designed for general prep work in professional kitchens. The Santoku style — originating in Japanese culinary tradition — offers a slightly shorter, wider blade than a classic chef's knife, making it well suited to chopping, slicing, and dicing vegetables, boneless proteins, and fish. It is a practical, versatile blade that many prep chefs reach for instinctively during service prep.

The blade is forged from high carbon stainless steel, which holds an edge reliably under regular use and resists staining better than plain carbon alternatives. The wide bolster contributes to the knife's balance, keeping weight centred between blade and handle rather than sitting heavy in either direction — a detail that matters during extended prep sessions where fatigue can become a factor.

From an operational standpoint, the soft ergonomic handle is designed to be comfortable across different grip styles, which suits kitchens where knives are shared between team members of varying hand sizes. Key practical points include:

  • Forged construction for consistent balance and durability
  • High carbon stainless steel blade retains a fine edge through regular use
  • Soft-grip handle reduces hand fatigue during longer prep periods
  • Lightweight at 160g, well suited to detailed knife work
  • Not recommended for dishwasher use — hand washing preserves the edge

This knife is best suited to smaller brigades, catering colleges, or as a secondary prep knife in larger operations. It is a solid everyday option rather than a heavy-duty workhorse, and kitchens with very high throughput may want to consider a heavier forged alternative. As with all fine-edged blades, regular honing and correct storage will extend its working life considerably.

If you are equipping a prep section and want to talk through what knife range suits your operation, we are happy to help.