Aiko · VG10 Damascus
4.93 · 122 reviewsAiko Red Damascus Steel Knife with Coloured Red Resin Handle
A vibrant statement knife. 67-layer VG10 Damascus blade with stabilised burl wood and red resin handle — Japanese performance with bold colour.
- VG10 Japanese Damascus steel - 67-layer precision-forged construction
- Bold red resin handle with ergonomic full tang design
- Available 3pc-9pc sets, gift box ready
- Razor-sharp edge ready for use - paper-cutting tested
- Free worldwide shipping On every order
- Lifetime warranty We stand behind it
- 180-day returns Plenty of time to decide
- 4.93★ rated From 122 verified reviews
What’s in the box
The full collection: 9 pieces
Every Aiko knife, from the 9.3" chef to the 3.2" paring knife, in one set. Prefer something smaller? Compare the sets below.
- Bought separately
- $1,371.00
- Set price
- $784.00
- You save
- $587.00
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9.3" Chef Knife$182.00 -
8" Chef Knife$163.00 -
6.7" Santoku Knife$153.00 -
6.7" Nakiri Knife$163.00 -
7.5" Cleaver Knife$173.00 -
7.6" Bread Knife$153.00 -
5" Boning Knife$134.00 -
4.3" Utility Knife$125.00 -
3.2" Paring Knife$125.00
What’s in the box
The 6-piece set
Every knife in this set, with what each costs on its own. Want more or fewer knives? Compare the sets below.
- Bought separately
- $958.00
- Set price
- $574.00
- You save
- $384.00
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9.3" Chef Knife$182.00
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8" Chef Knife$163.00
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7.5" Cleaver Knife$173.00
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7.6" Bread Knife$153.00
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6.7" Santoku Knife$153.00
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5" Boning Knife$134.00
What’s in the box
The 5-piece set
Every knife in this set, with what each costs on its own. Want more or fewer knives? Compare the sets below.
- Bought separately
- $747.00
- Set price
- $459.00
- You save
- $288.00
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9.3" Chef Knife$182.00
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7.6" Bread Knife$153.00
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6.7" Santoku Knife$153.00
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5" Boning Knife$134.00
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4.3" Utility Knife$125.00
What’s in the box
The 4-piece set
Every knife in this set, with what each costs on its own. Want more or fewer knives? Compare the sets below.
- Bought separately
- $575.00
- Set price
- $383.00
- You save
- $192.00
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8" Chef Knife$163.00
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7.6" Bread Knife$153.00
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5" Boning Knife$134.00
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4.3" Utility Knife$125.00
What’s in the box
The 3-piece set
Every knife in this set, with what each costs on its own. Want more or fewer knives? Compare the sets below.
- Bought separately
- $422.00
- Set price
- $326.00
- You save
- $96.00
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8" Chef Knife$163.00
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5" Boning Knife$134.00
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4.3" Utility Knife$125.00
Is it the right knife?
The Aiko 9.3" chef knife. Our longest all-rounder.
A 9.3" VG10 Damascus blade, 67 layers of stainless steel with a feather pattern, on a stabilised burl wood and resin handle. Extra length for big batches and large cuts.
- 9.3" blade for meat, fish and veg
- VG10 Japanese steel, 67-layer feather Damascus
- Burl wood and resin handle, every one unique
Best for
Choose the 9.3" chef knife if you cook in big batches or like a longer blade. The extra length slices through roasts, squash and cabbage in fewer strokes.
Is it the right knife?
The Aiko nakiri. Built for vegetables.
A 6.7" VG10 Damascus blade, 67 layers of stainless steel with a feather pattern, on a stabilised burl wood and resin handle. A flat, straight edge that meets the board along its whole length.
- 6.7" flat blade for fast vegetable prep
- VG10 Japanese steel, 67-layer feather Damascus
- Burl wood and resin handle, every one unique
Best for
Choose the nakiri if you cook a lot of vegetables. The flat edge cuts all the way through in one push, with no half-attached slices, and the tall blade scoops prep off the board.
Is it the right knife?
The Aiko 8" chef knife. One knife for almost everything.
An 8" VG10 Damascus blade, 67 layers of stainless steel with a feather pattern, on a stabilised burl wood and resin handle. The classic size for chopping, slicing and dicing.
- 8" blade for meat, fish and veg
- VG10 Japanese steel, 67-layer feather Damascus
- Burl wood and resin handle, every one unique
Best for
Choose the 8" chef knife if you want one knife for most jobs. It is the size most home cooks reach for, long enough for big prep and easy to control.
Is it the right knife?
The Aiko bread knife. Crust without the crumbs.
A 7.6" VG10 Damascus blade, 67 layers of stainless steel with a feather pattern, on a stabilised burl wood and resin handle. Saws through crusty loaves and soft tomatoes without crushing either.
- 7.6" serrated blade for bread, cakes and tomatoes
- VG10 Japanese steel, 67-layer feather Damascus
- Burl wood and resin handle, every one unique
Best for
Choose the bread knife if you buy or bake proper loaves. The serrations bite into crusts cleanly and leave soft crumb and cakes in shape.
Is it the right knife?
The Aiko cleaver. Big blade, big prep.
A 7.5" VG10 Damascus blade, 67 layers of stainless steel with a feather pattern, on a stabilised burl wood and resin handle. A tall, wide blade for heavy prep.
- 7.5" tall blade for heavy vegetable and meat prep
- VG10 Japanese steel, 67-layer feather Damascus
- Burl wood and resin handle, every one unique
Best for
Choose the cleaver if you prep large vegetables or boneless meat in big batches. The weight does the work, and the wide blade scoops prep off the board. Not for bones or frozen food.
Is it the right knife?
The Aiko santoku. Slice, dice and mince.
A 6.7" VG10 Damascus blade, 67 layers of stainless steel with a feather pattern, on a stabilised burl wood and resin handle. The Japanese all-rounder, shorter and flatter than a chef knife.
- 6.7" all-round blade for meat, fish and veg
- VG10 Japanese steel, 67-layer feather Damascus
- Burl wood and resin handle, every one unique
Best for
Choose the santoku if you want a lighter, more compact all-rounder. Its flatter edge suits straight up-and-down cuts, and it feels nimble in smaller hands and kitchens.
Is it the right knife?
The Aiko boning knife. Close to the bone.
A 5" VG10 Damascus blade, 67 layers of stainless steel with a feather pattern, on a stabilised burl wood and resin handle. Narrow and precise, for working around joints and bones.
- 5" narrow blade for meat and fish prep
- VG10 Japanese steel, 67-layer feather Damascus
- Burl wood and resin handle, every one unique
Best for
Choose the boning knife if you joint chicken, trim meat or fillet fish. The narrow blade follows the bone closely, so less goes to waste. Not for cutting through bone itself.
Is it the right knife?
The Aiko utility knife. The in-between job knife.
A 4.3" VG10 Damascus blade, 67 layers of stainless steel with a feather pattern, on a stabilised burl wood and resin handle. Bigger than a paring knife, nimbler than a chef knife.
- 4.3" blade for sandwiches, cheese and herbs
- VG10 Japanese steel, 67-layer feather Damascus
- Burl wood and resin handle, every one unique
Best for
Choose the utility knife for the everyday jobs in between, like slicing sandwiches, cheese, shallots and herbs, when a chef knife feels like too much.
Is it the right knife?
The Aiko paring knife. Small knife, fine work.
A 3.2" VG10 Damascus blade, 67 layers of stainless steel with a feather pattern, on a stabilised burl wood and resin handle. The small knife you reach for when a big one is too much.
- 3.2" blade for peeling and fine detail
- VG10 Japanese steel, 67-layer feather Damascus
- Burl wood and resin handle, every one unique
Best for
Choose the paring knife for peeling, trimming, hulling and garnishing, the detail jobs a bigger knife is too clumsy for. A natural partner to a chef knife or santoku.
Compare the sets
Find the right set for your kitchen
Every Aiko set costs less than buying the knives one by one. Tap a set to choose it.
| Knife | 3 pieces $326 | 4 pieces $383 | 5 pieces $459 | 6 pieces $574 | 9 pieces $784 |
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| 9.3" Chef Knife | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 8" Chef Knife | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| 6.7" Santoku Knife | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 6.7" Nakiri Knife | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| 7.5" Cleaver Knife | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| 7.6" Bread Knife | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 5" Boning Knife | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 4.3" Utility Knife | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| 3.2" Paring Knife | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Bought separately | $421 | $574 | $746 | $956 | $1,367 |
| You save | $95 | $191 | $287 | $382 | $583 |
The steel
Why VG10 Damascus?
Every Aiko blade has a precision-forged VG10 Japanese steel core wrapped in 67 layers of Damascus, so it takes a keen edge, holds it, and wears the feather pattern that makes it unmistakable.
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67
Layers
Damascus steel folded around the core for strength, stain resistance and the feather pattern.
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VG10
Japanese steel core
A high-carbon stainless steel prized for taking a fine edge and holding it.
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N₂
Nitrogen-cooled
Cooled with nitrogen for extra hardness and flexibility, then hand-polished to a smooth edge.
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Full
Tang
The steel runs right through the handle for balance, strength and control.
Specifications
- Blade
- VG10 core, 67-layer Damascus steel
- Edge
- Hand-polished, nitrogen-cooled
- Handle
- Stabilised burl wood and coloured resin, full tang
- Finish
- Feather-pattern Damascus
Care
- Use on wood or plastic boards only
- Hand wash and dry straight after use to prevent rust
- Hone regularly and sharpen when it stops slicing cleanly
- Not for bones or frozen food
The handle
No two handles are alike.
Each handle is cut from stabilised burl wood and set in coloured resin, so the grain and swirl on yours is one of a kind. Sealed for durability, shaped for a comfortable, secure grip.
How it compares
Aiko vs the usual suspects
| Feature | Aiko | Supermarket knife | German steel knife |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cutting feel | Effortless, clean cuts with light pressure | Tears and squashes soft food | Clean, but needs more force |
| Stays sharp | Nitrogen-cooled VG10 core keeps its edge for longer | Dulls quickly | Needs honing more often |
| Looks | Feather Damascus and a one-of-a-kind resin handle | Plain plastic handle | Classic, but plain |
| Value | 67-layer Damascus from $125.00 | Cheap, but replaced often | Premium prices for softer steel |
| Feature | Aiko | Supermarket | German |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cutting feel | Yes | No | Partly |
| Stays sharp | Yes | No | Partly |
| Looks | Yes | No | Partly |
| Value | Yes | Partly | No |
Loved in home and pro kitchens
Based on 122 reviews
I got the 6 piece knife set with the magnetic knife board. The items were delivered on time and impeccably packaged. You can tell the tip noch quality from the time you take them out the packaging. We have been using the set for around a couple of weeks and the sharpness is still incredible. These were a great investment and my husband was ecstatic with this as a present.
I've been in love with this set for a couple of months and two weeks ago I decided to buy the full set. I already had a similar (though not identical) style Kiritsuke knife (the one with the upside down colouring, octagon handle), and now the full set is adorning my worktop! I'm in seventh cook heaven!
So pleased with this Aiko Dasmascus Steel Knife Set and Whetstone. These knives are super sharp, seriously elegant, well weighted and crafted and feel built to last a lifetime. No more cheap knife sets. Fear of cutting a finger off enhances concentration and cooking ability! Delivery did take a while due to high demand and overseas shipment I believe but excellent price with discount and a faultless transaction otherwise. Thank you santoku knives! All the best
Die Messer sind sehr sehr scharf und super verarbeitet. Die griffe aus Holz und epoxid sehen einfach wunderschön aus, so wie die klingen auch. Kann ich nur weiterempfehlen!
Great knifes to work with :)
Highly recommended to everyone.
Just received my other knifes today building up nicely for the full set ,great craftsmanship , and amazing to look at and use can’t wait till it is complete
In professional kitchens
Trusted by professional chefs
Chefs who use Santoku knives
Gaetano Farucci
Head Chef, Caractère
Giuseppe Biuso
Executive Chef, Il Cappero (Michelin-starred)
Umang Patidar
Claridge's
Edisson Restrepo Hernandez
Las Chilmoleras
Alessandro Sana
Cacciari
Ross Gregor
MasterChef UK
Francesco Arena
Regina Elena 57
Alessandro Fiacco
Singer Palace
Julian George Howells
Merchant Navy C.O.C.
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Keep it razor sharp
Add the whetstone set
Four grits and an angle guide: everything you need to keep your Aiko edge sharp for years.
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Good to know
Which Aiko set should I choose?
The 3-piece set (8" chef, boning and utility knife) covers everyday cooking. Bake your own bread? The 4-piece adds the bread knife. The 5 and 6-piece sets add the santoku and cleaver, and the 9-piece is the whole range. Every set costs less than buying the knives separately.
Can it go in the dishwasher?
No. Hand wash and dry it straight after use to keep the edge sharp and the resin handle looking its best.
How long does delivery take?
Shipping is free worldwide on every order. Most orders arrive within 7–10 business days; remote areas can take a little longer.
What if it’s not right for me?
You have 180 days to return it, as long as it's complete, undamaged and in its original packaging.
Is there a warranty?
Yes. Every Aiko knife is covered by our lifetime warranty.
Ready when you are
Bold red. Brilliant edge. Yours to keep.
Bring it home and feel the difference on your very first chop.
- Lifetime warranty
- 180-day returns
- Free worldwide shipping
