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A Santoku is a Japanese designed general purpose kitchen knife who's name means "three virtues" or "three ways," referring to it's ability to cut, slice and chop effectively. Designed in the 1940's as an intermediary between the gyuto (meat), nakiri (vegetables) and deba (fish), it's flatter heel with a slight curve up towards the downward sheepsfoot tip, allows it to be an efficient chopper in the heel with the ability to rock for a mincing or shallow rocking motion.

A santoku is perfect for a user who already uses a chopping or circular-rock cutting motion or one that wants a full sized knife with a smaller profile. Keep in mind that it's shorter blade and lower tip limits its ability to rock or slice like a gyuto or Western style Chef's knife. Also, most santokus are ground with the traditional Japanese thinness, so reserving them for soft vegetables and boneless proteins on a proper wooden cutting board will help avoid edge damage.
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Hitohira Imojiya Kuma 180mm Santoku Aogami 2 Nashiji Tsuchime Western Handle

Hitohira Imojiya Kuma 180mm Santoku Aogami 2 Nashiji Tsuchime Western Handle

$120.00
$120.00
Hitohira T10 170mm Santoku Migaki Pakka Handle

Hitohira T10 170mm Santoku Migaki Pakka Handle

$170.00
$170.00
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Naozumi Nihonkou 165mm Santoku Carbon

Naozumi Nihonkou 165mm Santoku Carbon

$94.00
$94.00
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Morihei Hisamoto 165mm Santoku Stainless Pakka Handle

Morihei Hisamoto 165mm Santoku Stainless Pakka Handle

$105.00
$105.00
Hitohira Imojiya MZ 145mm Santoku VG-1 Imitation Mahogany Handle

Hitohira Imojiya MZ 145mm Santoku VG-1 Imitation Mahogany Handle

$70.00
$70.00
Friedr Herder Madera 6" Santoku Forged Stainless Walnut 1/2 Bolster

Friedr Herder Madera 6" Santoku Forged Stainless Walnut 1/2 Bolster

$145.00
$145.00
Windmühlenmesser Duo 6.75" Santoku Stainless Copper Beech

Windmühlenmesser Duo 6.75" Santoku Stainless Copper Beech

$98.00
$98.00
Friedr Herder Madera 6" Santoku Forged Stainless Olive 1/2 Bolster

Friedr Herder Madera 6" Santoku Forged Stainless Olive 1/2 Bolster

$160.00
$160.00
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Windmühlenmesser K5 6.75" Santoku Stainless Walnut

Windmühlenmesser K5 6.75" Santoku Stainless Walnut

$254.00
$254.00
Kaji-bei 165mm Santoku Iron Clad Aogami 2 Suminagashi Kurouchi Burnt Chestnut/Horn Handle

Kaji-bei 165mm Santoku Iron Clad Aogami 2 Suminagashi Kurouchi Burnt Chestnut/Horn Handle

$178.00
$178.00
Kaji-bei 165mm Santoku Iron Clad Shirogami 2 Kurouchi Ho Wood/Horn Handle

Kaji-bei 165mm Santoku Iron Clad Shirogami 2 Kurouchi Ho Wood/Horn Handle

$134.00
$134.00
Hitohira Harima 165mm Santoku Stainless Clad Migaki Forged Aogami 2 Walnut Handle

Hitohira Harima 165mm Santoku Stainless Clad Migaki Forged Aogami 2 Walnut Handle

$140.00
$140.00
Windmühlenmesser K5 6.75" Santoku Carbon Plum

Windmühlenmesser K5 6.75" Santoku Carbon Plum

$224.00
$224.00
Morihei Hisamoto Hagane 185mm Santoku Carbon Steel Pakka Handle

Morihei Hisamoto Hagane 185mm Santoku Carbon Steel Pakka Handle

$170.00
$170.00
Tagai Sanjo 165mm Santoku SLD Oak and Wenge Handle

Tagai Sanjo 165mm Santoku SLD Oak and Wenge Handle

$254.00
$254.00
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Hitohira HG 185mm Santoku Stainless Tsuchime Damascus Walnut Handle

Hitohira HG 185mm Santoku Stainless Tsuchime Damascus Walnut Handle

$180.00
$180.00
Kaji-bei 135mm Santoku Iron Clad Shirogami 2 Kurouchi Ho Wood/Horn Handle

Kaji-bei 135mm Santoku Iron Clad Shirogami 2 Kurouchi Ho Wood/Horn Handle

$118.00
$118.00
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Allday Goods 160mm Santoku Carbon Recycled Plastic Maldon Salt Handle

Allday Goods 160mm Santoku Carbon Recycled Plastic Maldon Salt Handle

$182.00
$182.00
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K Sabatier 200th Anniversary 7" Santoku Nitrogen Stainless G10

K Sabatier 200th Anniversary 7" Santoku Nitrogen Stainless G10

$192.00
$192.00
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BC Exclusive - Hado 180mm Kiritsuke Santoku Iron Clad Shirogami 2 Urushi Oak

BC Exclusive - Hado 180mm Kiritsuke Santoku Iron Clad Shirogami 2 Urushi Oak

$380.00
$380.00
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Tagai Sanjo 165mm Santoku Stainless Clad Shirogami 2 Oak and Wenge Handle

Tagai Sanjo 165mm Santoku Stainless Clad Shirogami 2 Oak and Wenge Handle

$272.00
$272.00
Sakai Kikumori So-Ten 180mm Santoku Aogami Super with Saya

Sakai Kikumori So-Ten 180mm Santoku Aogami Super with Saya

$632.00
$632.00
Sakai Kikumori Choyo 180mm Santoku Aogami 1 with Saya

Sakai Kikumori Choyo 180mm Santoku Aogami 1 with Saya

$538.00
$538.00
Tanabe Tatara Tsukasa Hinoura 170mm Santoku Tamahagane Suminagashi Sakura / Horn

Tanabe Tatara Tsukasa Hinoura 170mm Santoku Tamahagane Suminagashi Sakura / Horn

$4,875.00
$4,875.00
Tanabe Tatara 165mm Santoku Single Bevel Suminagashi Tamahagane Yamazuka

Tanabe Tatara 165mm Santoku Single Bevel Suminagashi Tamahagane Yamazuka

$1,695.00
$1,695.00