Sakura utility knife, San Mai steel, burl wood and resin handle, 12 cm (C86)
The small knife you reach for first: light, precise on fruit and cheese, with a wood and pink resin handle that’s one of a kind.
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Description and specs
The small knife you reach for first: light, precise on fruit and cheese, with a wood and pink resin handle that’s one of a kind.
Specifications
- Weight: 87 g
- Blade material: 3-layer San Mai steel (10Cr15CoMoV)
- Handle material: burl wood and resin
- Hardness: 60±2 HRC
- Total length: 23.5 cm
- Blade length: 12 cm
- Blade width: 2.7 cm
- Blade thickness: 1.8 mm
Photos don’t tell the whole story
See how the light plays in the pink resin, how the box opens and where the collection gets its name.
Light in the resin
Burl wood and pink resin. Every handle looks different in the light.
The Sakura gift box
Lift the lid and the knife is waiting for you in the Sakura gift box.
Cherry blossom
Sakura means cherry blossom in Japanese. That’s where the collection gets its name.
What makes Sakura different
The tip goes exactly where you want it
With the fine tip you hull strawberries and cut small pieces exactly how you want them.
Thin slices of cheese
The 1.8 mm blade goes through hard cheese without breaking it, so the slices come out even.
You’ll reach for it ten times a day
It weighs just 87 grams and sits well in the hand, so it’s the one you grab for an apple, some cheese or the kids’ lunchboxes.
On the table it looks like a piece of jewellery
Put it next to the cheese board and your guests will ask where it’s from.
Easy to clean
Wash it by hand and wipe it with a soft towel. The wood is stabilized with resin, so water won’t make it swell.
Assembled and sharpened by hand
The handle is fitted by hand, and every edge is put on by a person at a belt grinder. It’s already sharp when it reaches you.
Arrives already gift-boxed
It arrives in the Sakura gift box. If you like, we can engrave a name on the blade for €9.99.
No two handles are the same
Every handle starts as a piece of stabilized burl wood. Pink and white resin is poured over the wood, fills the gaps and sets in waves that never repeat, so your handle is one of a kind.
Every piece of burl wood picked individually
The knots and grain of the wood form the base of the handle, so every piece looks different.
Hand-poured pink resin
Pink and white resin runs into the grain and sets in waves, different every time.
Polished to a shine
The handle has a glass-like shine and wipes clean easily.
What you get and what it means for you
| Sakura | What it means for you | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 87 g | Easy to control |
| Blade | 12 cm, fine tip | Precise on small pieces |
| Steel | San Mai, core around 60 HRC | You sharpen it less often |
| Handle | stabilized burl wood and resin | No two are alike |
| Packaging | Sakura gift box | Ready to give as it is |
| Warranty | 10-year warranty, 30-day returns | What if it’s not for you? |
What happens after it arrives
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The first night
Comes sharp
From the very first dinner, you cut fruit, cheese and small vegetables without forcing it.
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After a month
Still cuts just as well
The hard core holds the edge. When you feel it’s not cutting like new, give it a few strokes on a honing steel.
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10 years on
Still under warranty
You have a 10-year warranty on manufacturing defects. Wash it by hand and dry it, and the handle stays beautiful.
Which one is right for you?
Chef’s knife
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Utility knife
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Bread knife
| |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Everything you cut every day: vegetables, meat, herbs | Fruit, cheese and small vegetables | Crusty bread and brioche, without squashing the inside |
| Blade | 20,0 cm | 12,0 cm | 24,0 cm |
| Total length | 33,2 cm | 23,5 cm | 37,2 cm |
| Blade width | 4,4 cm | 2,7 cm | 3 cm |
| Weight | 194 g | 87 g | 181 g |
| Price | €81,99View knife | €59,99 | €80,99View knife |
Get the whole series
Three knives with the same wood and pink resin handle, one for each job in the kitchen.
Bought separately €222,97
With the current offer €162,98
Pick 3 knives, pay for 2. Apply the discount in your cart.
Questions before you order
How light is it?
It weighs 87 grams, handle included. It’s easy to hold and you stay in control on small cuts.
What do I use it for?
For fruit, cheese, small vegetables and anything you cut in your hand. For big vegetables and meat there’s the Sakura chef’s knife.
How long does it stay sharp?
It comes sharp, and the hard core, around 60 HRC, holds its edge for a long time. When you feel it’s not cutting like new, give it a few strokes on a honing steel.
Will my handle look like the photos?
The colours and materials are the same, but the waves in the resin and the wood will be different. The photos show examples.
How do I look after it?
Wash it by hand and dry it straight away. Keep it out of the dishwasher. Store it on a magnetic holder or in its box.
Can I have it engraved as a gift?
Yes. It comes in the Sakura gift box, and when you order you can add an engraving on the blade for €9.99. Engraving adds 1–2 days to delivery and is paid by card, PayPal, Apple Pay or Google Pay. Engraved knives can’t be returned.
What does San Mai mean? Is it Damascus?
It isn’t Damascus. San Mai means three layers of steel: a hard core in the middle that holds the edge, with stainless steel on either side. The blade is matt, with a single fine line above the edge.
Is every handle really unique?
Yes. Burl wood and resin never come out the same, so the waves on the handle look different on every knife.
What do I sharpen it with?
When it stops cutting like new, give it a few strokes on the S11 ceramic honing rod. For a full sharpening, there’s the EliteEdge system.
When will it arrive and how do I pay?
Delivery time depends on your country and you’ll see it at checkout. You can pay by card, PayPal, Apple Pay or Google Pay, and shipping is free from €80.
Who is Sakura for?
For women who cook often and want a good knife that won’t tire their hand. It’s also a lovely gift for your mum, your wife or a friend.
30-day returns and a 10-year warranty
30-day returns
You have 30 days to send it back for a refund. Engraved knives can’t be returned.
10-year warranty
We cover the knife against manufacturing defects for 10 years.