OKM Signature — 165mm Santoku
Niigata, Japan
Specs
Knife Type: Santoku
Blade Length: 165mm
Overall Length: 290mm
Weight: 170g
Steel: Stainless steel
Construction: Mono-steel
Finish: Satin
Handle: Western-style handle, full tang
Origin: Niigata, Japan
Condition: Brand new, unused
Craftsmanship & Maker Notes
This knife represents the OKM Signature — a clean, practical santoku sourced from Niigata, Japan, a region known for precision manufacturing and no-nonsense performance blades.
Designed as an everyday workhorse, this santoku balances durability with cutting performance. At 170 grams, it has a confident, grounded feel on the board while maintaining smooth, controlled cutting through vegetables, proteins, and general prep.
The stainless steel blade is easy to maintain and well suited for daily use, while the western-style handle offers a familiar, comfortable grip for long prep sessions. Finished with a simple satin grind and stamped with the OKM mark, this knife reflects the core philosophy of Okanagan Knife Merchant: honest tools, built to be used.
This is a knife meant to live on the board — not in a drawer.
Summary
A clean, dependable 165mm santoku carrying the OKM name. Made in Niigata, Japan and designed as a true everyday kitchen knife, this is a signature piece that reflects OKM’s focus on practicality, performance, and approachability.
