170mm Santoku & 220mm Menkiri

Introduction to Soba — Menkiri & Santoku Set

Seki, Japan

Set Includes

Menkiri

Knife Type: Menkiri (noodle knife)

Blade Length: 220mm

Overall Length: 320mm

Weight: 242g

Grind: Single bevel

Santoku

Knife Type: Santoku

Blade Length: 170mm

Overall Length: 300mm

Weight: 98g

Shared Details

Steel: Stainless steel

Construction: Mono-steel

Finish: Satin

Handles: Traditional Japanese wa-handles (light wood, black ferrules)

Origin: Seki, Japan

Packaging: Original wooden presentation box

Condition: Excellent

Origin, Steel & Purpose

This boxed set comes from Seki, Japan, one of Japan’s most respected blade-making regions. Known for consistent quality and practical craftsmanship, Seki knives are widely used for both traditional and modern Japanese kitchen work.

The stainless steel construction makes this set approachable and low-maintenance, ideal for cooks who want to explore traditional techniques without the added care requirements of carbon steel.

Craftsmanship & Use

This set is designed as a true introduction to soba and noodle preparation.

The menkiri is a purpose-built noodle knife, designed for straight-down cuts that preserve the texture and shape of soba and udon noodles. Its tall profile and weight allow for clean, even cuts without drawing the blade.

The santoku complements the menkiri as a lightweight, nimble prep knife — perfect for vegetables, aromatics, and general kitchen work leading up to noodle preparation. At just 98 grams, it offers speed and precision with minimal fatigue.

Together, these two knives form a complete, functional pairing: prep with the santoku, cut noodles with the menkiri.

Summary

A thoughtfully matched Introduction to Soba knife set from Seki, Japan. Featuring a traditional menkiri and a lightweight santoku, this boxed pair is ideal for cooks interested in Japanese noodle-making, culinary tradition, or a unique and practical knife set. Stainless steel construction keeps things simple, while the traditional profiles deliver authentic performance.