--- product_id: 77704442 title: "HD 5.5\" Prep Knife - Made in Japan - VG10 Hammered Damascus Stainless Steel Utility Knife" brand: "enso" price: "$169.01" currency: USD in_stock: true reviews_count: 12 category: "Enso" url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/77704442-hd-5-5-prep-knife-made-in-japan-vg10-hammered store_origin: US region: United States of America --- # 37-layer hammered Damascus steel 5.5" razor-sharp blade 61 Rockwell Hardness for edge retention HD 5.5" Prep Knife - Made in Japan - VG10 Hammered Damascus Stainless Steel Utility Knife **Brand:** enso **Price:** $169.01 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > πŸ”ͺ Elevate your kitchen game with the Enso HD β€” where craftsmanship meets cutting-edge precision! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** HD 5.5" Prep Knife - Made in Japan - VG10 Hammered Damascus Stainless Steel Utility Knife by enso - **How much does it cost?** $169.01 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/77704442-hd-5-5-prep-knife-made-in-japan-vg10-hammered) ## Best For - enso enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted enso brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Lightweight & Balanced:** At just 4.5 oz, enjoy nimble handling without sacrificing power or leverage. - β€’ **Ergonomic Micarta Handle:** Triple-riveted black canvas micarta offers superior grip and balance for all-day prep. - β€’ **Universal Double-Bevel Edge:** Designed for both right and left-handed chefs to slice with effortless control. - β€’ **Precision-Crafted VG10 Damascus:** Experience unmatched sharpness and durability with 37-layer Japanese steel. - β€’ **Lifetime Warranty from Seki City:** Hand-forged in Japan’s knife capital, backed by a lifetime guarantee for peace of mind. ## Overview The Enso HD 5.5" Prep Knife is a premium Japanese utility knife forged from 37-layer VG10 hammered Damascus stainless steel, delivering exceptional edge retention with a Rockwell hardness of 61Β°. Its ergonomic black canvas micarta handle ensures a secure grip, while the double-bevel edge suits both right and left-handed users. Handcrafted in Seki City, Japan, this lightweight 4.5 oz knife combines artistry and performance, backed by a lifetime warranty. ## Description Online shopping for Kitchen Knives & Accessories from a great selection of Cutlery Sets, Specialty Knives, Sharpeners, Cutting Boards, & more at everyday low prices. Review: 365 Long Term Review - The little big knife delivers stunning looks with excellent cutting performance. The Enso HD 5.5 prep knife absolutely lives up to it's name. Packaging - very simple velvet plastic holder in a black box branded ENSO. Does not come with edge guard. Knife - Absolutely beautiful reflective hammered finish. This knife works very well in small kitchen tasks like cutting shallots, spring onions, mushrooms, small fruit, cheese, chopping chocolate bars. It's basically gonna handle anything a pairing knife could do but better at the larger tasks because of the handle leverage as well as the increased blade width that really helps peeling tasks. Edge retention - It seems to hold an edge really well even when butchering fibrous mango cheek after mango cheek. I lent this out to a friend who subsequently rolled the edge on something tough but was able to grind it right out and got even sharper than the factory finish. If you want to put a steep angle on this knife it can certainly handle it. It seems to be a fairly high quality VG-10 they are using. I recommend you but a cheap plastic edge guard for this thing or a knife block to keep that edge in tact as it it thin. Handle - Plenty to grip onto if you have small to medium hands. Really good leverage for a knife this size. This knife is a buy at $80 but when if you can find it for under $70 it represents a good value. Anything under $60 is a steal even if used. It is my most used knife for small task kitchen prep work. Note: Picture for size comparison is the 7.5 Yaxell Dragon Santoku in BD1N (long discontinued, same parent manufacturer) Review: Great knife, great value, Lady chefs with small hands will love this! - I bought this knife because of a YouTube review I saw of various kitchen knives. This is my wife's new favorite knife. I think because it is a little smaller than the chef's knives and fits comfortably in her hand. It is razor sharp out of the box and allows very fine slicing to be done easily. I think they could make it even better if they would polish and round off the choyle a little more but this is a minor criticism. The balance is excellent. If you have a very large hand it will feel somewhat small but this is such a useful tool that is used a lot in the kitchen. You still need a chef's knife for heavier work but they did a great job with this one. The Black canvas micarta handle is similar to G10, which I love. Stable and hard, almost indestructible. The CG-10 steel is hard stiff and fairly thin. If you have small veggies to chop this is a joy to use. ## Features - Crafted of premium Japanese VG10 37-layer stainless steel for excellent edge retention; features a stunning hammered (tsuchime) finish - Rockwell Hardness 61Β°; blades are hand-ground to approximately 12Β° - Double-bevel edge for both right and left-handed use; black canvas micarta handle with three stainless steel rivets and end cap - Blade Length: 5.5", Blade Height: 1.5", Overall Length: 10", Spine Thickness at Heel: 1.6mm, Weight: 4.5 oz. (131g) - All Enso knives are handcrafted in Seki City, Japan with a lifetime warranty ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B01MRWS4FZ | | Best Sellers Rank | #221,953 in Kitchen & Dining ( See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining ) #214 in Kitchen Utility Knives | | Blade Color | Hammered Damascus Stainless Steel | | Blade Edge | Plain | | Blade Length | 5.5 Inches | | Blade Material | Stainless Steel | | Brand | Enso | | Color | 37-layers VG10 Hammered Damascus Stainless Steel, Triple Rivet Black Micarta Handle, 61 Rockwell Hardness. Made in Seki, Japan. | | Construction Type | Forged | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (291) | | Date First Available | December 12, 2016 | | Handle Material | Micarta | | Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No | | Is Dishwasher Safe | No | | Item Length | 10 Inches | | Item Weight | 4.8 ounces | | Manufacturer | Enso | | Material | 37-layers VG10 Hammered Damascus Stainless Steel. Triple Rivet Black Micarta Handle. Made in Japan. | | Size | 5.5" | ## Product Details - **Blade Edge:** Plain - **Blade Material:** Stainless Steel - **Brand:** Enso - **Handle Material:** Micarta ## Images ![HD 5.5" Prep Knife - Made in Japan - VG10 Hammered Damascus Stainless Steel Utility Knife - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81uYda-U-gL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: Bought this knife and find that its bends very easily; anyone else experience this?** A: I love this knife and have not had the experience of bending easily. It is a thin knife which allows it to slice efficiently. It bends more easily than a thick German knife, but not enough to be a detriment to the Enso. **Q: Can anyone recommend a good edge guard for this knife? Or does this one come with a sheath?** A: Enso makes a sheath for this knife, exclusively available at Cutlery and More website. Product description: -Designed to fit all Enso and Yaxell 4.75-inch Santoku Knives and 5.5-inch Prep Knives -Made of renewable and environmentally friendly bamboo -Bamboo naturally resists moisture -The vent hole at the end of the sheath promotes airflow for drying if the knife is wet -Strong magnets are located along the edge of the sheath **Q: Hi, all - does anyone have a recommendation for a guard for Enso 5.5 inch prep knife? Prefer felt lined if possible, but having trouble finding infos.** A: I don’t like knife guards- I use a magnetic strip on my kitchen wall above the prep area. **Q: Do you have the SG2 steel knives?** A: Yes I do ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 365 Long Term Review *by A***E on August 5, 2024* The little big knife delivers stunning looks with excellent cutting performance. The Enso HD 5.5 prep knife absolutely lives up to it's name. Packaging - very simple velvet plastic holder in a black box branded ENSO. Does not come with edge guard. Knife - Absolutely beautiful reflective hammered finish. This knife works very well in small kitchen tasks like cutting shallots, spring onions, mushrooms, small fruit, cheese, chopping chocolate bars. It's basically gonna handle anything a pairing knife could do but better at the larger tasks because of the handle leverage as well as the increased blade width that really helps peeling tasks. Edge retention - It seems to hold an edge really well even when butchering fibrous mango cheek after mango cheek. I lent this out to a friend who subsequently rolled the edge on something tough but was able to grind it right out and got even sharper than the factory finish. If you want to put a steep angle on this knife it can certainly handle it. It seems to be a fairly high quality VG-10 they are using. I recommend you but a cheap plastic edge guard for this thing or a knife block to keep that edge in tact as it it thin. Handle - Plenty to grip onto if you have small to medium hands. Really good leverage for a knife this size. This knife is a buy at $80 but when if you can find it for under $70 it represents a good value. Anything under $60 is a steal even if used. It is my most used knife for small task kitchen prep work. Note: Picture for size comparison is the 7.5 Yaxell Dragon Santoku in BD1N (long discontinued, same parent manufacturer) ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great knife, great value, Lady chefs with small hands will love this! *by J***R on November 25, 2019* I bought this knife because of a YouTube review I saw of various kitchen knives. This is my wife's new favorite knife. I think because it is a little smaller than the chef's knives and fits comfortably in her hand. It is razor sharp out of the box and allows very fine slicing to be done easily. I think they could make it even better if they would polish and round off the choyle a little more but this is a minor criticism. The balance is excellent. If you have a very large hand it will feel somewhat small but this is such a useful tool that is used a lot in the kitchen. You still need a chef's knife for heavier work but they did a great job with this one. The Black canvas micarta handle is similar to G10, which I love. Stable and hard, almost indestructible. The CG-10 steel is hard stiff and fairly thin. If you have small veggies to chop this is a joy to use. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Highly Recommended *by T***S on January 12, 2018* This 5.5" utility knife arrived earlier this week, and already it is the most used knife in the kitchen. I already had big knives (chef's knife) and little knives (paring knives) but not much of anything in the middle. Suppose you just want to cut an orange or something. A paring knife is too small, and the big guns don't seem worth the trouble. THIS knife is perfect for the job. In fact, for most jobs. The blade is wide enough so that you can grip the handle and still chop on the cutting board. The handle is very comfortable. The workmanship is excellent. Is it sharp? Out of the box it was arm-shaving sharp. Thirty seconds on a strop and it was face shaving sharp. The core steel is VG-10 at 61 Rockwell hardness, so I expect it will stay sharp for a good while. The knife seems very nimble and easy to handle. It is lighter than I expected, but not fragile feeling at all. I was cutting an apple into thin slices this morning, and using a slicing action. The hammered finish seemed to help with keeping food from sticking. On a whim, I tried a thin push cut, and it went through that apple like something through a goose. The blade is thin and sharpened to about a 15 degree angle with a 50-50 grind so there should be no problem for lefties. I doubt that anyone would be disappointed with this knife. If so, then just give it to me. ## Frequently Bought Together - Enso HD 5.5" Prep Knife - Made in Japan - VG10 Hammered Damascus Stainless Steel Utility Knife - Enso HD 7" Bunka Knife - Made in Japan - VG10 Hammered Damascus Stainless Steel - Enso Chef's Knife - Made in Japan - HD Series - VG10 Hammered Damascus Stainless Steel Gyuto - 8" --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.us/products/77704442-hd-5-5-prep-knife-made-in-japan-vg10-hammered](https://www.desertcart.us/products/77704442-hd-5-5-prep-knife-made-in-japan-vg10-hammered) --- *Product available on Desertcart United States of America* *Store origin: US* *Last updated: 2026-04-27*