Tarrerias Bonjean
Tarrerias Bonjean Maestro 7" Santoku Knife
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Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Brand | Tarrerias Bonjean |
| Collection | Maestro |
| Product | Maestro 7" Santoku Knife |
| Manufacturer Reference | 10120039 |
| Knife Type | Santoku |
| Blade Length | 7.1 in / 18 cm |
| Blade Steel | Forged NITROX stainless steel |
| Blade Hardness | 54–56 HRC |
| Edge Type | Plain, double-beveled |
| Edge Angle | 16° per side |
| Construction | Forged full tang |
| Handle | Ergonomic black POM |
| Country of Origin | France |
Use & Care
The broad Santoku blade is particularly useful for controlled downward and forward cutting movements.
Use a wooden or knife-friendly plastic cutting board.
Avoid cutting on glass, marble, ceramic, stone, or metal surfaces.
Do not use the knife for cutting bones, frozen foods, or other excessively hard ingredients.
Hand washing is recommended to preserve the cutting edge and handle finish.
Wash individually with warm water, mild dish soap, and a soft sponge or cloth.
Although the manufacturer lists this knife as dishwasher safe, hand washing provides better long-term care.
Avoid abrasive cleaners, steel wool, and harsh detergents.
Dry the blade and handle immediately after washing.
Maintain the plain cutting edge with a suitable honing steel or sharpening stone.
When sharpening, follow the manufacturer's 16-degree-per-side edge geometry.
Avoid twisting, prying, or applying sideways force to the blade.
Store in a knife block, protective sheath, or another suitable storage system that protects the cutting edge.
Keep the sharp blade away from children.
Tarrerias Bonjean Maestro 7" Santoku Knife
Made in France with a forged 7-inch NITROX stainless steel blade, full-tang construction, and an ergonomic black POM handle
The Tarrerias Bonjean Maestro 7" Santoku Knife brings the versatility of a Japanese-inspired blade to traditional French cutlery craftsmanship. Forged in Thiers, France, its 18 cm NITROX stainless steel blade is designed for slicing vegetables, dicing onions, mincing herbs, and preparing boneless meat and fish. The broad cutting profile, balanced full-tang construction, and comfortable black handle make it a practical alternative to a conventional chef's knife for everyday preparation.
Why Order from Design & Grace
Authorized Tarrerias Bonjean retailer: Design & Grace is an authorized Tarrerias Bonjean retailer, providing genuine French-made cutlery backed by the full manufacturer warranty.
Ships from Texas: Your Maestro Santoku Knife is carefully packed and shipped from our Texas facility.
French cutlery heritage: Manufactured in Thiers, France, by a family cutlery company with a history dating to 1648.
Japanese-Inspired Versatility, French-Forged Construction
The Santoku is traditionally designed around three everyday cutting tasks: slicing, dicing, and chopping. Compared with a conventional chef's knife, its broad blade, relatively straight edge, and less pronounced tip encourage controlled downward and forward cutting movements.
The Maestro's 7-inch blade gives you useful cutting length without the extended profile of a larger chef's knife. Its generous blade height makes it comfortable to chop vegetables, prepare finely diced ingredients, and transfer cut food from the board. Small hollows along the blade help reduce adhesion when working with moist ingredients such as potatoes and cucumbers.
The blade is forged from NITROX stainless steel, developed by Tarrerias Bonjean for dependable kitchen performance. Its 16% chromium content provides corrosion resistance, while a hardness of 54–56 HRC offers a practical balance of edge retention and ease of sharpening. The plain cutting edge is sharpened to 16 degrees per side.
The steel extends through the full length of the handle, giving the knife a stable, balanced feel. Three rivets secure the ergonomic black polyoxymethylene (POM) handle, a durable material that resists moisture and everyday kitchen wear.
Signature Features
7-inch Santoku blade: The 18 cm blade provides a versatile cutting length for vegetables, herbs, boneless meats, and fish.
Forged NITROX stainless steel: A durable blade alloy combines everyday cutting performance with resistance to corrosion.
16% chromium content: The stainless steel formulation helps protect the blade against corrosion during normal kitchen use.
54–56 HRC hardness: Heat-treated steel balances useful edge retention with straightforward sharpening and maintenance.
16-degree cutting edge: The fine, double-beveled edge provides controlled slicing and chopping performance.
Broad Santoku profile: The blade height and straighter cutting edge support precise chopping, dicing, and slicing with less rocking than a traditional chef's knife.
Food-release hollows: Small indentations along the blade help reduce the tendency of moist ingredients to cling during cutting.
Full-tang construction: The forged blade extends through the handle for strength, stability, and balanced handling.
Triple-riveted POM handle: The contoured black polymer handle provides a secure grip and resists everyday kitchen moisture.
Made in Thiers, France: Manufactured in the historic center of French cutlery by Tarrerias Bonjean.
From Our Founder
"A Santoku is a particularly useful alternative to a chef's knife if you do a lot of vegetable preparation. The broader blade gives you excellent control when chopping and dicing, and it's handy for moving ingredients from the board to the pan. I like the Maestro because it combines that practical blade shape with properly forged French steel and a comfortable handle. It's a knife you can use every day."
Tony Boulton, Founder, Design & Grace
Ships from Texas with Confidence
Your Tarrerias Bonjean Maestro 7" Santoku Knife is carefully packed and shipped from our Texas facility. As an authorized Tarrerias Bonjean retailer, Design & Grace provides genuine French-made cutlery backed by the full manufacturer warranty and knowledgeable customer support.
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We offer fast U.S. shipping on all orders. Many items ship the same day when ordered before 2pm CST. Delivery times typically range from 1–5 business days depending on your location.
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What warranty is included?
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We accept returns within 30 days of delivery. Items must be unused and in original packaging. Please contact us to begin the return process.
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