Your first left-handed kitchen knife — made in Seki, built to be used.
The Riverline Santoku — an entry point, not a compromise
The santoku handles the full range of everyday kitchen work: vegetables, meat, fish. The Riverline is designed as a first knife for left-handed cooks — approachable in size, light in the hand, and easy to maintain. At 165 mm, the blade is slightly shorter than a standard santoku, giving it the maneuverability that makes it well-suited to smaller hands and smaller kitchens alike.
Made by Mitsuboshi Cutlery, Seki — since 1873
This knife is made by Mitsuboshi Cutlery, a blade manufacturer based in Seki City, Gifu — one of the world's three great centers of cutlery production. Founded in 1873, Mitsuboshi has over 150 years of blade-making history in the same city where this knife is forged.
Named for the Nagara River
The Riverline's five-line handle and flowing silhouette take their inspiration from the Nagara River, which runs through Seki City. It's a quiet nod to the place where this knife was made.
Finished specifically for left-handed cooks
Most double-bevel knives are marketed as ambidextrous — but in practice, the finishing is subtly optimized for right-handed use. The Riverline is finished specifically for left-handed users, so the blade moves through ingredients naturally from the first use.
All-stainless, easy to care for
The seamless all-stainless construction — blade through handle — means no joints where residue collects. The hollow handle keeps the weight down to 125 g, making it one of the lightest santoku knives in its class. Dishwasher safe.
A note on the steel: the Riverline uses a softer stainless steel than higher-priced knives, which means the edge dulls a little sooner. The upside is that it sharpens easily — a few passes with a sharpener or whetstone brings it back quickly. Regular light maintenance keeps it performing well.
Specifications
- Blade: Stainless steel
- Handle: Stainless steel (hollow)
- Total length: 353 mm / Blade length: 165 mm
- Weight: approx. 125 g
- Dishwasher safe
- Country of origin: Japan
Shipping note
Due to import restrictions, this product cannot be shipped to the United Kingdom, Denmark, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, or Sweden. Shipping to the United States may be subject to local state regulations.
