Name: 165 mm "Neko" Santoku
Brand: Acre Knife
SKU: CLK-NEK01
Price: 575.0 USD
Availability: InStock

bladesmith: Lune

Cats are curious, perceptive, flexible, and famously good at keeping their favorite humans company. The Neko brings that same sense of companionship to the cutting board. Its compact blade profile is made for everyday kitchen work, from slicing and dicing to mincing meat, fish, and vegetables. Like a beloved cat, it’s a knife that’s happiest close by, ready whenever you need it.

Handle + Blade

African Blackwood + Stainless Steel

$575.00

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Free domestic shipping

Complimentary lifetime sharpening

Made in Portland, Oregon

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Chloe Lune

Chloe Lune Kim grew up in her father’s violin workshop in Vienna, Austria, where she learned firsthand that tools are precious things. There, Chloe began exploring her father’s carving tools and learned she loved to work with her hands. After almost a decade of working in both the front and back of house at restaurants in New York City, Chloe moved to Oregon to apprentice under Murray Carter.

For her Signature line, Chloe embraces bright, playful color combinations rarely associated with handmade tools. Her philosophy is simple: because we spend so much of our lives in the kitchen, our tools should do more than perform — they should delight.

Santoku

A Japanese chef knife that is relatively wide and typically 6–7 inches in length, characterized by its rounded, “sheepsfoot”-style tip. A versatile knife suitable for chopping, slicing, and rocking through meat, fish, and vegetables.

Environment: Indoor
Uses: Chopping, Slicing, Mincing
Best for: Fish, Poultry, Root Vegetables, Leafy Greens, Herbs

Overview
Process: Stock Removal
Overall Length: 290 mm / 11.42 in
Weight: 216 g

Blade
Profile: Santoku
Material: Stainless Steel
Steel Type: AEB-L
Length: 165 mm / 6.50 in
Height at Heel: 51 mm / 2.01 in

Handle
Construction: Full Tang
Material: African Blackwood
Bolster: Bocote
Length: 124 mm / 4.88 in
Liner: Ivory G10

Please note the grain of the wood and finish of the steel will vary from knife to knife. If you would like to see all iterations of a knife variant before purchasing, please contact us with the corresponding SKU and we'll happily share photos of the knives.

Visit our glossary to learn more about other materials we use.

Hand wash and dry No dishwasher

Hand wash your knife with warm water and mild dish soap when cutting tasks are finished. Dry immediately after use.

Under no circumstances place your knife in a dishwasher or leave it soaking for extended periods in the sink.

Following our general care instructions will help preserve your knife’s longevity and performance. Visit our care guide for additional information.