Cangshan Cutlery Maya Series 7 in. Santoku 501905 - African Blackwood

The Cangshan Cutlery MAYA Series 7-Inch Santoku is a Japanese-inspired all-purpose kitchen knife designed to deliver precise slicing, chopping, and push-cutting performance in a versatile everyday format. The santoku pattern is traditionally designed to excel at slicing, dicing, and chopping vegetables, proteins, and herbs. Compared to a Western chef’s knife, the santoku typically features a shorter blade, a flatter cutting edge, and a more compact profile that emphasizes controlled cutting mechanics and efficient push cuts. The MAYA Series version features a blade forged from proprietary X-7 high-carbon Damascus steel, providing strong edge retention, cutting performance, durability, and corrosion resistance. The layered Damascus construction creates a flowing patterned finish that enhances the knife’s premium appearance while complementing the sleek modern styling of the series. The blade profile combines a relatively flat cutting edge with a broad, versatile blade shape that performs especially well during vegetable prep, precision slicing, and rapid kitchen tasks. The compact 7-inch format offers excellent maneuverability while still maintaining enough blade length for larger ingredients and general-purpose kitchen use. Unlike traditional Japanese wa-handle knives, the MAYA Series utilizes a modern ergonomic handle design with clean contemporary lines and a comfortable, secure grip. The streamlined handle construction supports extended kitchen use while reinforcing the minimalist visual identity of the lineup. The santoku’s balanced versatility makes it especially appealing for cooks seeking a highly capable everyday kitchen knife with Japanese-inspired cutting characteristics and a slightly more compact feel than a traditional chef’s knife.

Key Features:
X-7 high-carbon Damascus steel blade
Flat-edge profile optimized for push cutting
Broad versatile blade shape for kitchen prep
Modern ergonomic handle construction
Contemporary minimalist styling
Full-tang construction for strength and balance
Designed for slicing, dicing, and chopping tasks

Specifications

Blade Steel: X-7 Damascus

Blade Shape: Santoku

Blade Finish: Acid Etched

Blade Length: 7.00"

Overall Length: 12.50"

Handle Length: 5.50"

Handle Material: African Blackwood

Handle Finish: Wood

Sheath Type: Wood

Weight: 6.50oz

Country of Origin: China