# SHAN ZU Santoku Knife 20cm, Powder Steel 63HRC, Oak Handle

Source: https://www.ranked10.co.uk/kitchen/best-kitchen-knives/shan-zu-powder
Ranked #6 in "Best Kitchen Knives 2026: The Hardness Nobody Publishes": https://www.ranked10.co.uk/kitchen/best-kitchen-knives

- Price: £23.99 (checked on Amazon UK on 2026-09-12)
- Amazon rating: 4.5 from 796 ratings
- Buy on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0D41M8YLT?tag=ranked10-21

The SHAN ZU powder-steel santoku costs £23.99 and is rated 4.5 stars from 796 ratings, with a stated hardness of 63HRC and an oak handle.

It takes sixth because the hardness figure is published, which is rare here, while its title and its blade field disagree about the length by two centimetres and its category badge is wrong.

## Specification

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Hardness | 63 HRC |
| Blade length as listed | 20 Centimetres |
| Steel | Japanese 10Cr15MoV powder steel |
| Handle | Oak |
| Category rank | 1st in Boning Knives |
| Ratings | 4.5 from 796 |

## Questions people ask

**What is 63HRC?**

A measure of steel hardness: the low sixties is the range for a keen, durable kitchen edge.

**Is it 18cm or 20cm?**

The title and the field disagree; check the photograph before ordering.

**What is powder steel?**

Steel made from atomised powder, which gives a finer, more uniform grain.

**Will it stay sharp?**

Harder steel holds an edge longer, which is why the number matters.

**Why is it sixth?**

Because it documents its steel better than most, but the page cannot agree on the size.

**How many ratings does it have?**

796 at the time of collection, averaging 4.5 stars, with 77 per cent five-star and 4 per cent one-star.