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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

$40.56
$40.56
Hitohira Imojiya Kuma 180mm Santoku Aogami 2 Nashiji Tsuchime Western Handle

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

$187.19
$187.19
Hitohira HG 185mm Santoku Stainless Tsuchime Damascus Western Handle

Hitohira HG 185mm Santoku Stainless Tsuchime Damascus Western Handle

$163.79
$163.79
Bernal Cutlery 180mm Santoku Magnetic Saya

Bernal Cutlery 180mm Santoku Magnetic Saya

$46.80
$46.80
Sakai Kikumori 180mm Kiritsuke Santoku Aogami 2 Nashiji

Sakai Kikumori 180mm Kiritsuke Santoku Aogami 2 Nashiji

$428.98
$428.98
Sakai Kikumori 175mm Santoku SKK Vanadium Stainless

Sakai Kikumori 175mm Santoku SKK Vanadium Stainless

$215.27
$215.27
Sakai Kikumori 165mm Santoku Aogami 2 Nashiji

Sakai Kikumori 165mm Santoku Aogami 2 Nashiji

$397.78
$397.78
Windmühlenmesser K5 6.75" Santoku Stainless Walnut

Windmühlenmesser K5 6.75" Santoku Stainless Walnut

$396.22
$396.22
Windmühlenmesser Duo 6.75" Santoku Stainless Copper Beech

Windmühlenmesser Duo 6.75" Santoku Stainless Copper Beech

$152.87
$152.87
Windmühlenmesser K5 6.75" Santoku Carbon Plum

Windmühlenmesser K5 6.75" Santoku Carbon Plum

$349.42
$349.42
Hitohira T10 170mm Santoku Migaki Pakka Handle

Hitohira T10 170mm Santoku Migaki Pakka Handle

$265.19
$265.19
Sakai Kikumori 180mm Wa Santoku Shirogami 1 Kurouchi

Sakai Kikumori 180mm Wa Santoku Shirogami 1 Kurouchi

$350.98
$350.98
Sakai Kikumori 180mm Wa Kiritsuke Santoku Shirogami 1 Kurouchi

Sakai Kikumori 180mm Wa Kiritsuke Santoku Shirogami 1 Kurouchi

$366.58
$366.58
Seki Kanetsugu Zuiun 180mm Kiritsuke Santoku SG2 Stamina Wood Handle with Saya

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

$433.66
$433.66
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

$678.56
$678.56
Sakai Kikumori Kikuzuki Uzu 180mm Kiritsuke Santoku Aogami 1 with Saya

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

$901.63
$901.63
$901.63
Hitohira Imojiya MZ 145mm Santoku VG-1 Imitation Mahogany Handle

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

$109.19
$109.19
Hitohira Imojiya MZ 165mm Santoku VG-1 Imitation Mahogany Handle

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

$124.79
$124.79
Morihei Hisamoto Hagane 185mm Santoku Carbon Steel Pakka Handle

Morihei Hisamoto Hagane 185mm Santoku Carbon Steel Pakka Handle

$265.19
$265.19
Sakai Kikumori Choyo 180mm Santoku Aogami 1 with Saya

Sakai Kikumori Choyo 180mm Santoku Aogami 1 with Saya

$839.23
$839.23
Sakai Kikumori Choyo 180mm Kiritsuke Santoku Shirogami 2 with Saya

Sakai Kikumori Choyo 180mm Kiritsuke Santoku Shirogami 2 with Saya

$683.24
$683.24
Makoto Tadokoro Marushin Nakagawa 180mm Santoku Ginsanko Teak

Makoto Tadokoro Marushin Nakagawa 180mm Santoku Ginsanko Teak

$589.65
$589.65
Makoto Tadokoro Marushin Nakagawa 180mm Santoku Ginsanko Mirror Finish Ebony Handle

Makoto Tadokoro Marushin Nakagawa 180mm Santoku Ginsanko Mirror Finish Ebony Handle

$755.00
$755.00
Tanabe Tatara 165mm Santoku Single Bevel Suminagashi Tamahagane Yamazuka

Tanabe Tatara 165mm Santoku Single Bevel Suminagashi Tamahagane Yamazuka

$2,644.05
$2,644.05
Sakai Kikumori Choyo 180mm Kiritsuke Santoku Aogami 1 with Saya

Sakai Kikumori Choyo 180mm Kiritsuke Santoku Aogami 1 with Saya

$839.23
$839.23
Hatsukokuro Nakagawa 170mm Santoku Ginsanko Ebony Handle

Hatsukokuro Nakagawa 170mm Santoku Ginsanko Ebony Handle

$620.85
$620.85
Hatsukokoro Hayabusa 180mm Santoku HAP40 Walnut Handle

Hatsukokoro Hayabusa 180mm Santoku HAP40 Walnut Handle

$324.46
$324.46
Friedr Herder Madera 6" Santoku Forged Stainless Olive 1/2 Bolster

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

$216.83
$216.83
Friedr Herder Madera 6" Santoku Forged Stainless Walnut 1/2 Bolster

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

$196.55
$196.55
K Sabatier 200th Anniversary 7" Santoku Nitrogen Stainless G10

K Sabatier 200th Anniversary 7" Santoku Nitrogen Stainless G10

$299.50
$299.50
BC Exclusive - Hado 180mm Kiritsuke Santoku Iron Clad Shirogami 2 Urushi Oak

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

$592.77
$592.77
Morihei Hisamoto 165mm Santoku Stainless Pakka Handle Natural Stone Finish

Morihei Hisamoto 165mm Santoku Stainless Pakka Handle Natural Stone Finish

$163.79
$163.79
Hitohira WB 165mm Santoku Saya - Ho Wood

Hitohira WB 165mm Santoku Saya - Ho Wood

$46.80
$46.80
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

$898.51
$898.51
Naozumi Nihonkou 165mm Santoku Carbon

Naozumi Nihonkou 165mm Santoku Carbon

$121.67
$121.67
Hitohira Harima 165mm Santoku Stainless Clad Forged Aogami 2 Walnut Handle

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

$233.99
$233.99
Tagai Sanjo 165mm Santoku SLD Oak and Wenge Handle

Tagai Sanjo 165mm Santoku SLD Oak and Wenge Handle

$396.22
$396.22
Friedr Herder 7" Santoku Carbon Cherry Handle

Friedr Herder 7" Santoku Carbon Cherry Handle

$96.71
$96.71
Hitohira Harima 165mm Santoku Stainless Clad Forged Aogami 2 Migaki Walnut Handle

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

$218.39
$218.39
Hitohira FJ 180mm Santoku VG-10 Pakka Handle

Hitohira FJ 180mm Santoku VG-10 Pakka Handle

$249.59
$249.59
Hatsukokoro Hayabusa 180mm Santoku VG10 Tsuchime San Mai Ebony Handle

Hatsukokoro Hayabusa 180mm Santoku VG10 Tsuchime San Mai Ebony Handle

$240.23
$240.23
Tagai Sanjo 165mm Santoku Stainless Clad Shirogami 2 Oak and Wenge Handle

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

$424.30
$424.30
Hitohira Imojiya OKD 170mm Santoku VG-1 Tagayasan Handle

Hitohira Imojiya OKD 170mm Santoku VG-1 Tagayasan Handle

$132.59
$132.59
Sakai Kikumori 165mm Santoku VG10 Tsuchime Oakwood Handle

Sakai Kikumori 165mm Santoku VG10 Tsuchime Oakwood Handle

$262.07
$262.07
Hitohira HG 165mm Santoku Stainless Damascus Walnut Handle

Hitohira HG 165mm Santoku Stainless Damascus Walnut Handle

$280.78
$280.78
K Sabatier Auvergne 6.5” Santoku Stainless

K Sabatier Auvergne 6.5” Santoku Stainless

$168.47
$168.47