Santoku knives are an alternative to general purpose chef knives with additional focus on slicing, dicing and chopping (“santoku” in Japanese means “three virtues”). Santoku knives were invented in 1950s Japan as a fusion of Western-style chef knives and Japanese Nakiri knives. Santoku are great for all types of cutting, but are especially effective while slicing fish, cutting vegetables and sticky foods. They are smaller and more compact than chef knives.

Santoku knives are smaller, more lightweight than regular chef knives. Santoku are perfect with people with smaller hands. While a chef knife requires a rocking-like motion when cutting, santoku needs a swift downwards motion, which makes it perfect for chopping. Santoku design prevents unwanted piercing and produces finer, more precise slices than regular chef knives.

Yes! Haarko knives are extra-sharp and their blades dull very slowly. The sharp blades increase their safety. Most kitchen accidents involve blunt knives, as you have to apply force to effectively use them (knives or produce tend to slip in such cases, which often results in minor injuries). Haarko knife is extra sharp, so no force is required to use it. Haarko knife is perfectly designed for ultimate control and balance which makes kitchen accidents very unlikely.

To learn how to properly maintain a Haarko knife & keep it sharp, please refer to one of the questions below.

When used correctly Haarko are perfectly safe to use, however, please be aware that Haarko have sharp blades. Improper use, chiseling, ice picking, prying, applying force onto the back of blade, or contact may result in injury. Always keep blades away from fingers and body. Do not use Haarko knives if it's damaged or the blade is loose. Handle with care. If not in use, store in a safe place. Keep out of reach of children.

Correct use of Haarko: avoid using rocking (back and forth) motions. Use swift downward chops instead.

While Huusk premium control chef knife is a great all-purpose kitchen knife, santoku-style Haarko knife has several more specific advantages. Haark is designed to be especially suitable for chopping food: if you fancy minced food, look no further! You’ll go through hard-to-cut vegetables, fish or meats much faster and more effectively with Haarko than with Huusk. Furthermore, Haarko is more compact, which makes it a perfect alternative to Huusk if your hands are tired. Finally, if used correctly, Haarko can produce finer and more precise slices than Huusk.

Correct use of Haarko: avoid using rocking (back and forth) motions. Use swift downward chops instead.

Haarko is a santoku knife: its design combines traditional Japanese craftsmanship with Western chef knife sensibilities. It is a unique, wonderful fusion of two different worldviews that produces a general-purpose knife with specific perks for slicing, dicing and chopping.

Haarko knives are hand forged of stainless steel and then joined with a sturdy rustic handle made of scented rosewood.

Yes! Our best-selling premium control santoku knife allows for more control as it was specifically designed so the index finger can be in contact with the blade, allowing for more hands-on experience.

Dos:

DO use the hole for your index finger for ultimate precision & control;

DO carefully clean the blade to prevent food accumulation in its dimples;

DO hand wash your Haarko knife and dry it immediately after each use;

DO use swift downwards chopping motions while cutting.

Don’ts:

DO NOT use force while using a Haarko knife. It is a sharp, precise tool - force is not needed;

DO NOT put Haarko in the dishwasher. Doing so may affect the knife's quality;

DO NOT store the knife in the damp place to prevent rust.

DO NOT use rocking back-and-forth. motions while cutting.

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If you have ruled out all of the above and have not received an email from us after placing your order, feel free to contact our customer service via the contact form you can find below. As a subject please use the option: "Have not received an order confirmation". Our dedicated customer support team will then check whether or not your order has come through.

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However, please be aware that we are often unable to make these changes because we usually have your order packed and awaiting shipment within 24 hours of it being placed.

As long as your order has not yet been passed along to our logistics partner, we can cancel your order and reimburse you. Please use our contact form with the subject "Cancelling my order" and provide us with your order number. You can then simply place a new order and effectively change it on your own.

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Please keep in mind that during holidays or limited edition launches this time may vary. Thank you for your patience.

**Disclaimer: current COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted the logistics network, which has affected the delivery times. As a result, estimated delivery times for some items may be longer than usual at the moment.**

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1. Copy either your:
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Within 30 Days Period from the delivery date of your order (to be determined by the tracking number provided) any customer who is not satisfied can return the product for a refund or replacement. Please contact our customer support explaining why you want to return your product so our support team can send you further instructions:

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Return shipping will have to be covered by the customer and any related fees will not be compensated by us.

Read more about our return policy here: Return Policy

We will give a refund for the returned product within 14 days from receiving the product at our return address. However, please note that we will only accept the returned product if it was not used, has not been damaged and has been sent back to us in the original packaging. A refund might take up to 5 days to reach your bank account after it's made.