--- product_id: 340091081 title: "imarku Santoku Knife Chef Knife 5 inch Ultra Sharp Asian Knife Japanese Chef Knife - Japanese High Carbon Stainless Steel - Ergonomic Pakkawood Handle, Best Choice for Home Kitchen" brand: "imarku" price: "67754CFA" currency: XOF in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Imarku" url: https://www.desertcart.sn/products/340091081-imarku-santoku-knife-chef-knife-5-inch-ultra-sharp-asian store_origin: SN region: Senegal --- # 5-inch ultra-sharp blade Ergonomic pakkawood handle German SUS440A stainless steel imarku Santoku Knife Chef Knife 5 inch Ultra Sharp Asian Knife Japanese Chef Knife - Japanese High Carbon Stainless Steel - Ergonomic Pakkawood Handle, Best Choice for Home Kitchen **Brand:** imarku **Price:** 67754CFA **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🔪 Slice Like a Pro, Gift Like a Boss! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** imarku Santoku Knife Chef Knife 5 inch Ultra Sharp Asian Knife Japanese Chef Knife - Japanese High Carbon Stainless Steel - Ergonomic Pakkawood Handle, Best Choice for Home Kitchen by imarku - **How much does it cost?** 67754CFA with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sn](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/340091081-imarku-santoku-knife-chef-knife-5-inch-ultra-sharp-asian) ## Best For - imarku enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted imarku brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Gift-Ready Elegance:** Comes in a sleek black gift box—perfect for impressing culinary enthusiasts. - • **Ergonomic Comfort Grip:** Pakkawood handle designed to minimize wrist fatigue during extended use. - • **Compact Maneuverability:** 5-inch blade offers superior control and ultra-thin cutting accuracy over larger knives. - • **Precision Cutting Power:** Ultra-sharp 15-18° hand-polished edge for effortless slicing and dicing. - • **Rust & Corrosion Resistant:** Premium German SUS440A stainless steel blade built to last and stay pristine. ## Overview The imarku 5-inch Santoku Knife features a razor-sharp, hand-polished German SUS440A stainless steel blade with a 15-18° edge angle, ensuring precision and durability. Its ergonomic pakkawood handle reduces wrist strain, making it ideal for both professional chefs and home cooks. Compact yet powerful, this knife excels in maneuverability and ultra-thin cutting, all packaged in a premium gift box—making it the ultimate kitchen upgrade and thoughtful present. ## Description imarku Santoku knife 5 inch imarku 5 inch chef knife combines sharpness and balance, practicality and aesthetics, everyday and professional design About imarku imarku is a professional kitchen brand manufacturing all kinds of knives and cookware sets. Why you can trust imarku? imarku is a professional kitchen brand manufacturing all kinds of knife sets. We always place an emphasis on quality craftsmanship, aesthetics, and detail. Whether you are Michelin Chefs or cooking beginners, you can find your ideal kitchenware here, always be your best kitchen companion. About imarku imarku is a professional kitchen brand manufacturing all kinds of knives and cookware sets. Why you can trust imarku? imarku is a professional kitchen brand manufacturing all kinds of knife sets. We always place an emphasis on quality craftsmanship, aesthetics, and detail. Whether you are Michelin Chefs or cooking beginners, you can find your ideal kitchenware here, always be your best kitchen companion. imarku Professional Knife Review: Carving Champion for Your Kitchen! - I am absolutely thrilled with this Imarku carving knife. It's a truly impressive tool that has elevated my cooking and carving game. The 11.6-inch high carbon stainless steel blade is incredibly sharp right out of the box, and the precision-forged steel glides through everything from a juicy brisket to a holiday turkey with almost no effort. ​The balance of the knife is perfect, and the pakkawood handle is not only beautiful but also incredibly comfortable to hold, even during long carving sessions. It feels solid and secure in my hand, and I've noticed a real difference in how much easier it is to get perfect, even slices. ​The quality of this knife feels premium, from the way it cuts to the elegant packaging it came in. Whether you're a seasoned BBQ enthusiast or just looking for a fantastic all-purpose carving knife, you can't go wrong with this one. It's an excellent value and a tool I'll be using for years to come. Highly recommend! Review: Love ths knife! Just bought a second one… - Just bought my second one for my beach house. I love this knife so much and my first one (over 4 years old, I think) has held up great! The knife has a sold weight and is easy to hold. It has never bothered my hand when chopping. I cook almost every night and it is my go-to knife. I do handwash it (which is fast and easy) to make sure the blade stays sharp and less wear and tear. It looks great and is well made! ## Features - PROFESSIONAL SANTOKU KNIFE: imarku Super Sharp Santoku Knife is made of Japanese high carbon stainless steel that resists rust, corrosion, and discoloration. And the unique anti-stick food design on the blade can reduce cutting resistance and effectively prevent food from sticking to the knife blade - ULTRA-SHARP EDGE: The professional hand-polished edge up to 15-18 degrees per side, which makes this Japanese knife be more sharper than other chef knife, and it has been proven its ability to withstand the rigors of tough restaurant use. The thickness of this kitchen knife is 2.3mm. Providing excellent sharpness and durability to get the job done perfectly - UNPARALLELED ADVANTAGES: Compared with the orther 7-inch Santoku knife, imarku 5-inch Santoku knife has stronger maneuverability. The shorter blade makes the cutting force converge at the edge of the blade to achieve the best cutting accuracy and realize Ultra-thin cutting - ERGONOMIC DESIGN: The Pakkawood handle minimizes wrist tension while providing a secure, comfortable grip no matter your hand size or where you grip. Even after prolonged use, your palm and wrist will not fatigue. Ideal for both people who cook frequently and those who just like preparing snacks - THE BEST GIFT: The cooking knife comes in a high-quality black gift box, High-end gift box making it the perfect gift for whoever you love. This knife can be used for cutting all kinds of meat, vegetables, fruits, and bread. It is suitable for both home and restaurant kitchens ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B094NK5KG2 | | Best Sellers Rank | #2,408 in Kitchen & Dining ( See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining ) #1 in Santoku Knives | | Blade Color | Brown | | Blade Edge | Plain | | Blade Length | 5 Inches | | Blade Material | High Carbon Stainless Steel | | Blade Material Type | High Carbon Stainless Steel | | BladeLength | 5 Inches | | Brand | imarku | | Brand Name | imarku | | Color | Rosewood | | Construction Type | Forged | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 8,501 Reviews | | Handle Material | Pakkawood | | Is the item dishwasher safe? | No | | Item Length | 10 Inches | | Item Weight | 0.41 Pounds | | Manufacturer | imarku | | Material Type | High Carbon Stainless Steel | | Size | 5" | | UPC | 850083385019 | | Unit Count | 1.0 Count | ## Product Details - **Blade Edge:** Plain - **Blade Material:** High Carbon Stainless Steel - **Brand:** imarku - **Color:** Rosewood - **Handle Material:** Pakkawood ## Images ![imarku Santoku Knife Chef Knife 5 inch Ultra Sharp Asian Knife Japanese Chef Knife - Japanese High Carbon Stainless Steel - Ergonomic Pakkawood Handle, Best Choice for Home Kitchen - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61BAR56n7SL.jpg) ![imarku Santoku Knife Chef Knife 5 inch Ultra Sharp Asian Knife Japanese Chef Knife - Japanese High Carbon Stainless Steel - Ergonomic Pakkawood Handle, Best Choice for Home Kitchen - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81QaQAnjclL.jpg) ![imarku Santoku Knife Chef Knife 5 inch Ultra Sharp Asian Knife Japanese Chef Knife - Japanese High Carbon Stainless Steel - Ergonomic Pakkawood Handle, Best Choice for Home Kitchen - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71CghTqBzGL.jpg) ![imarku Santoku Knife Chef Knife 5 inch Ultra Sharp Asian Knife Japanese Chef Knife - Japanese High Carbon Stainless Steel - Ergonomic Pakkawood Handle, Best Choice for Home Kitchen - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81omBHl8oEL.jpg) ![imarku Santoku Knife Chef Knife 5 inch Ultra Sharp Asian Knife Japanese Chef Knife - Japanese High Carbon Stainless Steel - Ergonomic Pakkawood Handle, Best Choice for Home Kitchen - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71fVW+LvPXL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Color** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: Is this 5-inch Santoku knife sharp?** A: Very sharp. To keep it that way when cutting recommend only using a wood cutting board. **Q: How about this 5 inch Santoku knife? I want a good quality Santoku knife.** A: I have 3 5inch Santoku knife and this is da Best It's got Body & Weight! Excellent knife! Try it! **Q: Is this knife dishwasher safe?** A: This is a quality knife - I would never wash it in the dishwasher - even if was labeled “dishwasher safe”. Rg **Q: Where is this knife made?** A: Not sure, but I would assume China. That being said, it's one of the sharpest and longest edge holding blades in my knife block. Makes my nice henckles perform cheap ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Carving Champion for Your Kitchen! *by M***L on August 31, 2025* I am absolutely thrilled with this Imarku carving knife. It's a truly impressive tool that has elevated my cooking and carving game. The 11.6-inch high carbon stainless steel blade is incredibly sharp right out of the box, and the precision-forged steel glides through everything from a juicy brisket to a holiday turkey with almost no effort. ​The balance of the knife is perfect, and the pakkawood handle is not only beautiful but also incredibly comfortable to hold, even during long carving sessions. It feels solid and secure in my hand, and I've noticed a real difference in how much easier it is to get perfect, even slices. ​The quality of this knife feels premium, from the way it cuts to the elegant packaging it came in. Whether you're a seasoned BBQ enthusiast or just looking for a fantastic all-purpose carving knife, you can't go wrong with this one. It's an excellent value and a tool I'll be using for years to come. Highly recommend! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Love ths knife! Just bought a second one… *by S***E on March 28, 2026* Just bought my second one for my beach house. I love this knife so much and my first one (over 4 years old, I think) has held up great! The knife has a sold weight and is easy to hold. It has never bothered my hand when chopping. I cook almost every night and it is my go-to knife. I do handwash it (which is fast and easy) to make sure the blade stays sharp and less wear and tear. It looks great and is well made! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ GREAT FOR SLICING HOMEMADE SOURDOUGH BREAD *by R***R on October 5, 2023* At first, I didn't think this knife would really do the job compared to my other bread knife that I got from the county fair many years ago. My old bread knife is over 15 years old but still holds up amazing and I doubted anything could match it. But I wanted to try a new knife, one that had more heft and would be able to cut the bottom crust of homemade sourdough bread. One of the best ways to keep sourdough bread from being hard on the bottom crust is to line the bake pan/ Dutch oven with several layers of parchment that have been sprinkled with corn flour between the layers. This assures that my sourdough bread will come out light and not burned on the bottom. That being said, these knives are sometimes extremely challenged to cut through the bottom crust. My old knife is easily able to cut through the top crust of the bread. Anyone who makes sourdough bread knows that the top crust can be pretty hard, but it's designed that way with a soft and wonderful crumb on the inside. With this new knife, the first cut into the bread has to be very careful. You have to start off gently and very light. I made the mistake of kind of hitting it a bit too fast and hard and the knife skipped off of the bread and cut my finger. I learned my lesson from that one. But I went to cut another piece and cut different finger deeper. Then I try to third time and cut another finger down to the bone. Eventually realized I needed to back off and make the first few cutting motions as delicate as possible. Once I got the knack of it, I was able to work with the knife much easier. It has some decent heft and made cutting through the crust at the bottom much easier and with much less effort. My old knife took four or five draws in order to cut the crust. This new knife took about two draws across the bottom and it was cut all the way. So yes it worked really good for me! I could have avoided cutting my fingers if I had not pressed so hard on the knife expecting it to make those initial cuts through the bread. I realized that it has to be approached very slowly at first and once it makes those first half inch slits on the top crust, Then you can simply go gently through the rest of the bread until you hit the bottom crust. On the bottom crust you can hit it a little more aggressively. It's surprised me that this knife was as good as it was. I didn't expect it to be as good as it was and I was ready to wrap it up and send it back until I realized it was a pretty good knife and is somewhat better than my older one, even though my older one is amazing still! I think for the price it is a decent knife. It comes with two plastic nibs to cover the tip point and the rear corner of the blade. I do not find these things useful or all that protective because they just fall off. The box is elegant and is great for storing. One thing I didn't like about the knife was that once I cut the first loaf, the blade seem to already have linear scratches on it! So I don't know if it's because the metal is softer, or the bread cut through the protective coating if there is one. Maybe it's just part of breaking in a knife. I would give it 4.5 stars But I rated it as five stars because you can't do 4.5. ## Frequently Bought Together - imarku Santoku Knife Chef Knife 5 inch Ultra Sharp Asian Knife Japanese Chef Knife - Japanese SUS440A Stainless Steel - Ergonomic Pakkawood Handle, Best Choice for Home Kitchen - imarku Paring Knife - Paring Knives, 3.5 Inch Small Kitchen Knifes - Japanese SUS440A Stainless Steel Fruit Knife, Ergonomic Pakkawood Handle, Ultra Sharp Blade, Unique Gifts for Men and Women - imarku Chef Knife 7 Inch Kitchen Knife Ultra Sharp Santoku Knife - 7Cr17Mov Japanese Chefs Knife, Kitchen Gadgets 2025, Birthday Gifts for Him Her, Best Gifts for Women Men --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.sn/products/340091081-imarku-santoku-knife-chef-knife-5-inch-ultra-sharp-asian](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/340091081-imarku-santoku-knife-chef-knife-5-inch-ultra-sharp-asian) --- *Product available on Desertcart Senegal* *Store origin: SN* *Last updated: 2026-06-03*