Name: 195 mm "Old Fashioned" Santoku
Brand: Acre Knife
SKU: JMC-OLD02
Price: 715.0 USD
Availability: InStock

bladesmith: Chopp

The Old Fashioned is a tribute to Portland’s food and drink scene, and to a cocktail that’s a classic for a reason. Like the drink you order when you can’t decide, this santoku is a dependable kitchen staple, versatile enough for heavy prep and fine detail. It’s a fitting nod to the restaurants, food carts, breweries, cideries, and distilleries that make Portland such an outstanding culinary environment.

Handle + Blade

Ebony + San Mai

$795.00

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Complimentary lifetime sharpening

Made in Portland, Oregon

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Jamison Chopp

Jamison Chopp grew up making furniture and considered pursuing it as a career after college, until he discovered knifemaking — a craft that wove together his interests in both wood and metalwork. After apprenticing at Carter Cutlery, where he mastered traditional Japanese lines, shapes, and patterns, Jamison opened his own shop before eventually rejoining his former colleagues at Acre Knife.

At Acre, Jamison lets organic patterns of forged steel speak for themselves. “I try to find beauty and refinement in simplicity instead of complexity. There’s no detail about a knife that I don’t pour myself into creatively. I’ve never been obsessed with perfection; I want you to look at my knives and know that they’re handmade.”

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: Forged
Overall Length: 330 mm / 12.99 in
Weight: 162 g

Blade
Profile: Santoku
Material: San Mai
Steel Type: 52100
Cladding: Mild Steel
Length: 195 mm / 7.68 in
Height at Heel: 52 mm / 2.05 in

Handle
Construction: Wa
Material: Ebony
Bolster: Black and White Ebony
Length: 135 mm / 5.31 in
Liner: Coyote G10, Black G10 & Natural Canvas Micarta

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.

San mai technique

Material selection
San mai (meaning three layers) involves utilizing two different steels to add strength and produce a striking visual effect.
Forge-welded cross section
These three layers are forge welded together and the layers become fused.
Finished blade
From this point the billet is forged into a blade shape and ground to reveal the inner core material.

Learn more about steel in our glossary

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.

Please Note: High-carbon and mild-carbon steel will discolor and darken over time, especially in the presence of acidic foods. It’s normal for a blackish/blue patina to form due to oxidation. Patina tells the story of the unique relationship between a knife and its user.