Lamson 7" Vintage Santoku Knife Review
Introduction
Lamson 7" Vintage Santoku Knife features a Kullenschliff hollow edge, the small indentations along the blade designed to reduce food sticking during slicing, finished with a Midnight Black handle. Meticulously crafted in the USA, this knife carries the reputation of Lamson, backed by nearly two centuries of American cutlery experience.
Santoku knives have become one of the most requested blade shapes among American home cooks, prized for their broad, flat profile ideal for vegetable prep and thin slicing. Lamson built this 7 inch version with an added hollow edge specifically to solve one of the most common frustrations with flat bladed knives, food sticking to the blade during repeated slicing.
An American Take on a Time Tested Blade Shape
While the Santoku shape has roots outside the United States, Lamson has spent generations adapting and perfecting it for American kitchens, applying the same steel expertise and finishing techniques the company has used since it began outfitting kitchens across the country. This knife represents that ongoing evolution, blending a globally respected blade shape with distinctly American manufacturing standards.
Why We Like It
Home cooks across the USA who do a lot of vegetable prep often struggle with food sticking to flat blade surfaces. This Santoku knife solves that specific frustration through its Kullenschliff hollow edge design.
- Meticulously crafted in the USA
- Kullenschliff hollow edge reduces food sticking
- Superior USA Hi-Carbon Stainless Steel
- Double brass riveted handle for balance
- Backed by a Lifetime Warranty
Key Features
Kullenschliff Hollow Edge
The small oval indentations along the blade create air pockets that reduce suction and friction, meaning thinly sliced vegetables and proteins release cleanly rather than sticking to the blade.
USA Hi-Carbon Stainless Steel
Precision laser cut and tempered to 58 on the Rockwell scale, this blade holds a wickedly sharp edge for longer while remaining highly corrosion resistant and elastic.
Double Brass Riveted Handle
Full tang construction with double brass rivets ensures ideal balance and weight, while a curved, recessed bolster provides comfortable thumb and finger support.
Lifetime Warranty
Every Lamson product, including this Santoku knife, comes backed by a Lifetime Warranty against manufacturing defects, reflecting the company's confidence in its own craftsmanship.
Pros
- Meticulously crafted in the USA
- Hollow edge design reduces food sticking
- Superior USA Hi-Carbon Stainless Steel
- Comfortable, well balanced handle design
- Backed by a Lifetime Warranty
Cons
- Hollow edge design adds a small premium to the price
- Broad blade shape may feel different for those used to a chef's knife
Who Should Buy It?
This Santoku knife is best suited for home cooks across the USA who do frequent vegetable prep and want to eliminate the frustration of food sticking to the blade. If thin slicing has always left food clinging awkwardly to your knife, Lamson 7 Inch Vintage Santoku Knife is engineered to finally solve it.
Final Verdict
This Santoku knife combines a globally respected blade shape with distinctly American manufacturing precision, backed by a Lifetime Warranty that reflects genuine confidence in the craftsmanship behind it.
Lamson 7" Vintage Santoku Knife, Kullenschliff (Hollow) Edge, Midnight Black Handle
American precision, engineered against sticking
Best For: Home cooks across the USA doing frequent vegetable prep who want a hollow edge Santoku knife.
