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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.
Seki Kanetsugu Zuiun 180mm Kiritsuke Santoku SG2 Stamina Wood Handle with Saya

Seki Kanetsugu Zuiun 180mm Kiritsuke Santoku SG2 Stamina Wood Handle with Saya

$278.00
$278.00
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Ashi Hamono Ginga 165mm Santoku Swedish Stainless Western Handle with Saya

Ashi Hamono Ginga 165mm Santoku Swedish Stainless Western Handle with Saya

$215.00
$215.00
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Ashi Hamono Ginga 180mm Wa-Santoku Swedish Stainless Ho Wood Horn Handle with Saya

Ashi Hamono Ginga 180mm Wa-Santoku Swedish Stainless Ho Wood Horn Handle with Saya

$225.00
$225.00
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Ashi Hamono Ginga 180mm Santoku Swedish Stainless Western Handle with Saya

Ashi Hamono Ginga 180mm Santoku Swedish Stainless Western Handle with Saya

$225.00
$225.00
Sakai Kikumori Yugiri 180mm Kiritsuke Santoku Stainless Clad Aogami 1 Ebony with Saya

Sakai Kikumori Yugiri 180mm Kiritsuke Santoku Stainless Clad Aogami 1 Ebony with Saya

$435.00
$435.00
Sakai Kikumori Kikuzuki Uzu 180mm Kiritsuke Santoku Aogami 1 with Saya

Sakai Kikumori Kikuzuki Uzu 180mm Kiritsuke Santoku Aogami 1 with Saya

$578.00
$578.00
$578.00
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Sakai Kikumori Choyo 180mm Kiritsuke Santoku Ginsanko with Saya

Sakai Kikumori Choyo 180mm Kiritsuke Santoku Ginsanko with Saya

$618.00
$618.00
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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
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Sakai Kikumori Choyo 180mm Santoku Shirogami 2 with Saya

Sakai Kikumori Choyo 180mm Santoku Shirogami 2 with Saya

$428.00
$428.00
Sakai Kikumori Choyo 180mm Kiritsuke Santoku Shirogami 2 with Saya

Sakai Kikumori Choyo 180mm Kiritsuke Santoku Shirogami 2 with Saya

$438.00
$438.00
Sakai Kikumori Choyo 180mm Kiritsuke Santoku Aogami 1 with Saya

Sakai Kikumori Choyo 180mm Kiritsuke Santoku Aogami 1 with Saya

$538.00
$538.00
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Ashi Hamono Ginga 165mm Wa Santoku Swedish Stainless

Ashi Hamono Ginga 165mm Wa Santoku Swedish Stainless

$215.00
$215.00
K Sabatier 200th Anniversary 7" Santoku Nitrogen Stainless G10

K Sabatier 200th Anniversary 7" Santoku Nitrogen Stainless G10

$192.00
$192.00
Sakai Kikumori Nakagawa V10 180mm Santoku VG-10 Damascus Oak Handle with Saya

Sakai Kikumori Nakagawa V10 180mm Santoku VG-10 Damascus Oak Handle with Saya

$576.00
$576.00
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Trade In Sakai Kikumori Kikuzuki Uzu 180mm Kiritsuke Santoku Aogami 1 with Saya

Trade In Sakai Kikumori Kikuzuki Uzu 180mm Kiritsuke Santoku Aogami 1 with Saya

$405.00
$405.00
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Hitohira Tanaka Ren 180mm Santoku Shirogami 2 Ho Wood

Hitohira Tanaka Ren 180mm Santoku Shirogami 2 Ho Wood

$195.00
$195.00