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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.
EDRO 165mm Wide Santoku Saya - Poplar

EDRO 165mm Wide Santoku Saya - Poplar

$40.47
$40.47
Hitohira Imojiya Kuma 180mm Santoku Aogami 2 Nashiji Tsuchime Western Handle

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

$186.78
$186.78
Hitohira HG 185mm Santoku Stainless Tsuchime Damascus Western Handle

Hitohira HG 185mm Santoku Stainless Tsuchime Damascus Western Handle

$163.43
$163.43
Bernal Cutlery 180mm Santoku Magnetic Saya

Bernal Cutlery 180mm Santoku Magnetic Saya

$46.69
$46.69
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Hitohira Futana S3 170mm Santoku Ginsanko Nashiji Cherry Wood

Hitohira Futana S3 170mm Santoku Ginsanko Nashiji Cherry Wood

$217.91
$217.91
Sakai Kikumori 180mm Kiritsuke Santoku Aogami 2 Nashiji

Sakai Kikumori 180mm Kiritsuke Santoku Aogami 2 Nashiji

$428.03
$428.03
Sakai Kikumori 175mm Santoku SKK Vanadium Stainless

Sakai Kikumori 175mm Santoku SKK Vanadium Stainless

$214.79
$214.79
Sakai Kikumori 165mm Santoku Aogami 2 Nashiji

Sakai Kikumori 165mm Santoku Aogami 2 Nashiji

$396.90
$396.90
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Kaji-bei 165mm Santoku Iron Clad Shirogami 2 Kurouchi

Kaji-bei 165mm Santoku Iron Clad Shirogami 2 Kurouchi

$115.18
$115.18
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Kaji-bei 165mm Santoku Iron Clad Aogami 2 Suminagashi Kurouchi

Kaji-bei 165mm Santoku Iron Clad Aogami 2 Suminagashi Kurouchi

$183.66
$183.66
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Friedr Herder 7" Santoku Carbon Walnut Handle

Friedr Herder 7" Santoku Carbon Walnut Handle

$96.50
$96.50
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Kaji-bei 165mm Santoku Iron Clad Aogami 2 Suminagashi Kurouchi Buffalo Horn Ring

Kaji-bei 165mm Santoku Iron Clad Aogami 2 Suminagashi Kurouchi Buffalo Horn Ring

$277.05
$277.05
Windmühlenmesser K5 6.75" Santoku Stainless Walnut

Windmühlenmesser K5 6.75" Santoku Stainless Walnut

$395.34
$395.34
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Kaji-bei 165mm Santoku Iron Clad Shirogami 2 Kurouchi Buffalo Horn

Kaji-bei 165mm Santoku Iron Clad Shirogami 2 Kurouchi Buffalo Horn

$208.57
$208.57
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New Vintage Hitohira Imojiya OKD 180mm Santoku Stainless Clad Shirogami 2 Pakka Handle

New Vintage Hitohira Imojiya OKD 180mm Santoku Stainless Clad Shirogami 2 Pakka Handle

$101.17
$101.17
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Kumokage 180mm Santoku Aogami 2 Kurouchi Damascus Teak & Horn Handle

Kumokage 180mm Santoku Aogami 2 Kurouchi Damascus Teak & Horn Handle

$233.47
$233.47
Windmühlenmesser Duo 6.75" Santoku Stainless Copper Beech

Windmühlenmesser Duo 6.75" Santoku Stainless Copper Beech

$152.53
$152.53
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Gihei 165mm Santoku ZDP189 Keyaki Handle

Gihei 165mm Santoku ZDP189 Keyaki Handle

$619.48
$619.48
Windmühlenmesser K5 6.75" Santoku Carbon Plum

Windmühlenmesser K5 6.75" Santoku Carbon Plum

$348.65
$348.65
Hitohira T10 170mm Santoku Migaki Pakka Handle

Hitohira T10 170mm Santoku Migaki Pakka Handle

$264.60
$264.60
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Hitohira TD 165mm Santoku SLD Tsuchime Walnut Handle

Hitohira TD 165mm Santoku SLD Tsuchime Walnut Handle

$217.91
$217.91
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Kaji-bei 135mm Santoku Iron Clad Shirogami 2 Kurouchi

Kaji-bei 135mm Santoku Iron Clad Shirogami 2 Kurouchi

$105.84
$105.84
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Hitohira TD 170mm Santoku Stainless Clad Aogami 2 Nashiji Western Handle

Hitohira TD 170mm Santoku Stainless Clad Aogami 2 Nashiji Western Handle

$225.69
$225.69
Sakai Kikumori 180mm Wa Santoku Shirogami 1 Kurouchi

Sakai Kikumori 180mm Wa Santoku Shirogami 1 Kurouchi

$350.21
$350.21
Sakai Kikumori 180mm Wa Kiritsuke Santoku Shirogami 1 Kurouchi

Sakai Kikumori 180mm Wa Kiritsuke Santoku Shirogami 1 Kurouchi

$365.77
$365.77
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Hitohira Kikuchiyo Ren 180mm Santoku Shirogami 2 Ho Wood Handle

Hitohira Kikuchiyo Ren 180mm Santoku Shirogami 2 Ho Wood Handle

$217.91
$217.91
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Hitohira Kikuchiyo Ren 180mm Santoku Aogami 2 Ho Wood

Hitohira Kikuchiyo Ren 180mm Santoku Aogami 2 Ho Wood

$280.16
$280.16
Seki Kanetsugu Zuiun 180mm Kiritsuke Santoku SG2 Stamina Wood Handle with Saya

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

$432.70
$432.70
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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

$334.64
$334.64
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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

$350.21
$350.21
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Tagai Sanjo 165mm Santoku Migaki Stainless Clad Shirogami 2 Oak and Bubinga Handle

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

$389.12
$389.12
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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

$350.21
$350.21
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Kaji-bei 135mm Santoku Iron Clad Shirogami 2 Kurouchi Buffalo Horn

Kaji-bei 135mm Santoku Iron Clad Shirogami 2 Kurouchi Buffalo Horn

$183.66
$183.66
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Yoshikane Hamono 165mm Santoku SKD Nashiji Teak Handle

Yoshikane Hamono 165mm Santoku SKD Nashiji Teak Handle

$485.62
$485.62
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

$677.07
$677.07
Sakai Kikumori Kikuzuki Uzu 180mm Kiritsuke Santoku Aogami 1 with Saya

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

$899.64
$899.64
$899.64
Hitohira Imojiya MZ 145mm Santoku VG-1 Imitation Mahogany Handle

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

$108.95
$108.95
Hitohira Imojiya MZ 165mm Santoku VG-1 Imitation Mahogany Handle

Hitohira Imojiya MZ 165mm Santoku VG-1 Imitation Mahogany Handle

$124.52
$124.52
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Sakai Kikumori Choyo 180mm Kiritsuke Santoku Ginsanko with Saya

Sakai Kikumori Choyo 180mm Kiritsuke Santoku Ginsanko with Saya

$961.90
$961.90
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Sakai Kikumori So-Ten 180mm Santoku Aogami Super with Saya

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

$983.69
$983.69
Morihei Hisamoto Hagane 185mm Santoku Carbon Steel Pakka Handle

Morihei Hisamoto Hagane 185mm Santoku Carbon Steel Pakka Handle

$264.60
$264.60
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Takada no Hamono 180mm Santoku Iron Clad Aogami 2 Ho & Horn Octagonal

Takada no Hamono 180mm Santoku Iron Clad Aogami 2 Ho & Horn Octagonal

$526.09
$526.09
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Wakui 180mm Santoku Stainless Clad Aogami 2 Nashiji Warikomi Chestnut

Wakui 180mm Santoku Stainless Clad Aogami 2 Nashiji Warikomi Chestnut

$457.60
$457.60
Sakai Kikumori Choyo 180mm Santoku Aogami 1 with Saya

Sakai Kikumori Choyo 180mm Santoku Aogami 1 with Saya

$837.38
$837.38
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Wakui 180mm Santoku V2 Carbon Kurouchi Nashiji Ho Wood Handle

Wakui 180mm Santoku V2 Carbon Kurouchi Nashiji Ho Wood Handle

$354.88
$354.88
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Kamo Shiro 180mm Santoku Aogami Super Kurouchi Teak Horn

Kamo Shiro 180mm Santoku Aogami Super Kurouchi Teak Horn

$210.12
$210.12
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Sakai Kikumori Kikuzuki Kasumi 180mm Santoku Shirogami 2 with Saya

Sakai Kikumori Kikuzuki Kasumi 180mm Santoku Shirogami 2 with Saya

$620.77
$620.77
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Sakai Kikumori Choyo 180mm Santoku Shirogami 2 with Saya

Sakai Kikumori Choyo 180mm Santoku Shirogami 2 with Saya

$666.17
$666.17