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legacy santoku selected as a 2026 kitchen award winner
Ginsu Katana's LEGACY SANTOKU KNIFE was named a winner in Good Housekeeping’s 2026 Kitchen Awards. To read more about the Good Housekeeping Kitchen Awards and our specific award, go to goodhousekeeping.com/kitchenawards2026
This exquisite knife will impress both in beauty and function. This stunning forged Damascus (67 layers) knife is made with stainless steel AUS-10 by Aichi Steel in Tokai, Japan. With the addition of nickel, maganese, and silicon, this blade is rock solid and knows how to hold a sharp edge.
We’re so excited that the Ginsu Katana Legacy Santoku Knife has been named a Good Housekeeping 2026 Kitchen Award winner. The Good Housekeeping Institute has long been a trusted name for both industry and consumers, and we are honored to be recognized by them and to receive this award.
Buy the award winning Legacy Santoku Knife today!
a new generation of ginsu
Professional chefs and dedicated home cooks will value the high quality Japanese craftsmanship and task-specific design of each knife. Designed with precision and purpose, each knife is crafted to excel in a specific task. Find out more about what makes Ginsu Katana a cut above the rest.
THE RIGHT KNIFE FOR THE RIGHT TASK
A KNIFE FOR EVERY TASK, ALL IN ONE SET.
The Traditions Set is our best selling set, and for good reason. It includes three Japanese style knives that collectively perform every task required in the kitchen, while making it feel effortless and easy with those incredible Japanese steel blades that will hold an edge much longer than your ordinary knife. For a limited time only use code TRADITIONS15 to save an EXTRA 15% on the set!
WHEN ALL YOU NEED IS ONE KNIFE
LEGACY - 7" SANTOKU DAMASCUS
THE BEST ALL-AROUND KITCHEN KNIFE
This superior LIMTED EDITION knife is an exceptional tool to have in your kitchen. A Santoku knife is one of the most versatile and commonly used kitchen knives worldwide. It's easy to use and feels natural in your hand. A santoku knife can be used for general chopping, cutting, slicing, and mincing. The Legacy Santoku features high-quality stainless steel from Japan, formed into a beautiful damascus blade – 67 layers of steel forged into shape, creating a knife that is both strong and sharp. This high-quality steel has high corrosion resistance and durability. Each blade completes a rigorous quality assurance process, and is tested and retested to ensure it meets the distinction and caliber of GINSU.
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4 REASONS PEOPLE LOVE GINSU KATANA
OUR COLLECTIONS
ORIGINS
A GOOD COLLECTION
These gracefully forged single-bevel knives are made with Japanese stainless steel 420J, offering excellent strength, ability to hold an edge, and high corrosion resistance due to the high levels of chromium in their composition.
The beautiful maple wood handles are known for being strong and durable with excellent resistance to decay and splintering.
Currently Available:
8" Gyuto
6" Deba
3.9" Petty
TRADITIONS
A BETTER COLLECTION
The Traditions Collection boasts forged knives made with Japanese stainless steel 440A, which also has exceptional corrosion resistance.
Made with Rosewood, the handle has excellent durability, rich color, a fragrant scent, and a non-slip ring making these Japanese-style handles a joy to use.
Currently Available:
8" Gyuto
7" Santoku
5" Utility
HERITAGE
A BEST COLLECTION
The Heritage Collection flaunts stunning Damascus (67 layers) high-carbon steel knives. Forged, full tang in one piece with Japanese Steel AUS 10, damascus knives are legendary for their sharpness. This impressive Japanese steel is manufactured in Tokai, Japan.
The G10 black and red handle is one of the toughest of any of the fiberglass resin laminates, providing an excellent grip.
Currently Available:
7" Cleaver
3.5" Petty
KATANA:
A Japanese word, meaning "sword" used to describe the long, single-edged blade traditionally carried by the Samurai.
