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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 Futana S3 170mm Santoku Ginsanko Nashiji Cherry Wood

Hitohira Futana S3 170mm Santoku Ginsanko Nashiji Cherry Wood

$218.39
$218.39
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Kaji-bei 165mm Santoku Iron Clad Shirogami 2 Kurouchi

Kaji-bei 165mm Santoku Iron Clad Shirogami 2 Kurouchi

$115.43
$115.43
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Kaji-bei 165mm Santoku Iron Clad Aogami 2 Suminagashi Kurouchi

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

$184.07
$184.07
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Friedr Herder 7" Santoku Carbon Walnut Handle

Friedr Herder 7" Santoku Carbon Walnut Handle

$96.71
$96.71
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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

$277.66
$277.66
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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

$209.03
$209.03
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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

$101.39
$101.39
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Kumokage 180mm Santoku Aogami 2 Kurouchi Damascus Teak & Horn Handle

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

$233.99
$233.99
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Gihei 165mm Santoku ZDP189 Keyaki Handle

Gihei 165mm Santoku ZDP189 Keyaki Handle

$620.85
$620.85
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Hitohira TD 165mm Santoku SLD Tsuchime Walnut Handle

Hitohira TD 165mm Santoku SLD Tsuchime Walnut Handle

$218.39
$218.39
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Kaji-bei 135mm Santoku Iron Clad Shirogami 2 Kurouchi

Kaji-bei 135mm Santoku Iron Clad Shirogami 2 Kurouchi

$106.07
$106.07
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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

$226.19
$226.19
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Hitohira Kikuchiyo Ren 180mm Santoku Shirogami 2 Ho Wood Handle

Hitohira Kikuchiyo Ren 180mm Santoku Shirogami 2 Ho Wood Handle

$218.39
$218.39
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Hitohira Kikuchiyo Ren 180mm Santoku Aogami 2 Ho Wood

Hitohira Kikuchiyo Ren 180mm Santoku Aogami 2 Ho Wood

$280.78
$280.78
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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

$335.38
$335.38
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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

$350.98
$350.98
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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

$389.98
$389.98
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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

$350.98
$350.98
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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

$184.07
$184.07
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Yoshikane Hamono 165mm Santoku SKD Nashiji Teak Handle

Yoshikane Hamono 165mm Santoku SKD Nashiji Teak Handle

$486.69
$486.69
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Sakai Kikumori Choyo 180mm Kiritsuke Santoku Ginsanko with Saya

Sakai Kikumori Choyo 180mm Kiritsuke Santoku Ginsanko with Saya

$964.03
$964.03
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Sakai Kikumori So-Ten 180mm Santoku Aogami Super with Saya

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

$985.86
$985.86
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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

$527.25
$527.25
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Wakui 180mm Santoku Stainless Clad Aogami 2 Nashiji Warikomi Chestnut

Wakui 180mm Santoku Stainless Clad Aogami 2 Nashiji Warikomi Chestnut

$458.61
$458.61
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Wakui 180mm Santoku V2 Carbon Kurouchi Nashiji Ho Wood Handle

Wakui 180mm Santoku V2 Carbon Kurouchi Nashiji Ho Wood Handle

$355.66
$355.66
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Kamo Shiro 180mm Santoku Aogami Super Kurouchi Teak Horn

Kamo Shiro 180mm Santoku Aogami Super Kurouchi Teak Horn

$210.59
$210.59
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Sakai Kikumori Kikuzuki Kasumi 180mm Santoku Shirogami 2 with Saya

Sakai Kikumori Kikuzuki Kasumi 180mm Santoku Shirogami 2 with Saya

$622.14
$622.14
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Sakai Kikumori Choyo 180mm Santoku Shirogami 2 with Saya

Sakai Kikumori Choyo 180mm Santoku Shirogami 2 with Saya

$667.64
$667.64
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Yoshikazu Tanaka 180mm Santoku Shirogami 1 Damascus Ebony

Yoshikazu Tanaka 180mm Santoku Shirogami 1 Damascus Ebony

$730.04
$730.04
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Hatsukokoro Komorebi 180mm Santoku Aogami 2 Damascus Ebony Handle

Hatsukokoro Komorebi 180mm Santoku Aogami 2 Damascus Ebony Handle

$574.05
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Tsukasa Hinoura 165mm Santoku Shirogami Warikomi Kitaeji Suminagashi Double Horn Enju

Tsukasa Hinoura 165mm Santoku Shirogami Warikomi Kitaeji Suminagashi Double Horn Enju

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Jiro Nakagawa 165mm Wa Santoku Shirogami 1 Tsuchime Taihei Tagayasan Handle #454

Jiro Nakagawa 165mm Wa Santoku Shirogami 1 Tsuchime Taihei Tagayasan Handle #454

$834.55
$834.55
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Takada no Hamono 180mm Santoku Aogami 2 Mizu Honyaki Ebony & Horn Octagonal

Takada no Hamono 180mm Santoku Aogami 2 Mizu Honyaki Ebony & Horn Octagonal

$2,339.87
$2,339.87
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Yoshikane Hamono 165mm Santoku Shirogami 2 Nashiji Teak Handle

Yoshikane Hamono 165mm Santoku Shirogami 2 Nashiji Teak Handle

$496.05
$496.05
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Tanabe Tatara Tsukasa Hinoura 170mm Santoku Tamahagane Suminagashi Sakura / Horn

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

$7,604.58
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Myojin Naohito 180mm Santoku SG2 Stainless Kasumi Teak

Myojin Naohito 180mm Santoku SG2 Stainless Kasumi Teak

$605.25
$605.25
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Takada no Hamono 180mm Santoku Iron Clad Aogami 2 Suiboku Finish Pakka & Ebony

Takada no Hamono 180mm Santoku Iron Clad Aogami 2 Suiboku Finish Pakka & Ebony

$683.24
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Ashi Hamono Ginga 165mm Wa Santoku Swedish Stainless

Ashi Hamono Ginga 165mm Wa Santoku Swedish Stainless

$335.38
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Hitohira Setsu Forged 165mm Santoku VG-10 Damascus Rosewood

Hitohira Setsu Forged 165mm Santoku VG-10 Damascus Rosewood

$350.98
$350.98
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Yoshikane Hamono 165mm Santoku SLD Damascus Kurouchi Burnt Chestnut Handle

Yoshikane Hamono 165mm Santoku SLD Damascus Kurouchi Burnt Chestnut Handle

$839.23
$839.23
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Hitohira TD 165mm Santoku SLD Nashiji Walnut Handle

Hitohira TD 165mm Santoku SLD Nashiji Walnut Handle

$202.79
$202.79
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Hitohira Togashi 165mm Santoku Aogami 2 Kurouchi Cherry Handle Ebony End

Hitohira Togashi 165mm Santoku Aogami 2 Kurouchi Cherry Handle Ebony End

$538.17
$538.17
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Hitohira Futana SB 170mm Santoku Aogami Super Kurouchi Cherry Wood

Hitohira Futana SB 170mm Santoku Aogami Super Kurouchi Cherry Wood

$241.79
$241.79
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Hitohira Kikuchiyo Izo 180mm Santoku Ginsanko Yakusugi Cedar Handle

Hitohira Kikuchiyo Izo 180mm Santoku Ginsanko Yakusugi Cedar Handle

$608.37
$608.37
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Hitohira Hinode (Hinoura) 180mm Santoku Shirogami 2 Tsuchime Ho Wood (D-Shape)

Hitohira Hinode (Hinoura) 180mm Santoku Shirogami 2 Tsuchime Ho Wood (D-Shape)

$366.58
$366.58
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Hitohira NM 170mm Santoku VG-1 Ho Wood Handle

Hitohira NM 170mm Santoku VG-1 Ho Wood Handle

$249.59
$249.59
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Allday Goods 160mm Santoku Carbon Recycled Plastic Maldon Salt Handle

Allday Goods 160mm Santoku Carbon Recycled Plastic Maldon Salt Handle

$283.90
$283.90
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Myojin Riki Seisakusho 180mm Santoku Cobalt Special Stainless Bubinga Handle

Myojin Riki Seisakusho 180mm Santoku Cobalt Special Stainless Bubinga Handle

$433.66
$433.66