The Santoku is a versatile, all-purpose knife that excels in precision cutting, making it a staple in both professional and home kitchens. The name “Santoku” translates to “three virtues,” referring to its ability to handle slicing, dicing, and chopping with ease. With its shorter, wider blade and a flat cutting edge, the Santoku is designed for a more up-and-down chopping motion, making it an excellent alternative to the Gyuto, especially for those who prefer a more compact knife.
Unlike a Gyuto, which has a pronounced curve for rocking cuts, the Santoku features a straighter edge, allowing for clean, precise cuts with minimal horizontal movement. The sheep’s foot tip provides extra control for delicate slicing, while the wide blade makes it easy to scoop up chopped ingredients. Many Santoku knives also feature a granton edge (hollow grooves), which helps reduce food from sticking to the blade, improving efficiency.
With its balanced weight, sharp edge, and ergonomic design, the Santoku is an ideal choice for those who want a lightweight, efficient, and easy-to-handle knife for everyday kitchen tasks. Whether you’re chopping vegetables, slicing meat, or mincing herbs, the Santoku delivers precision and versatility in every cut.
The mirror finish serves more than just a visual purpose—it also helps reduce food adhesion, allowing for cleaner, more efficient slicing. The blade is paired with a meticulously fitted handle, crafted from pakkawood, offering both balance and durability. These knives are prized by professional chefs and collectors alike for their blend of elegance, sharpness, and reliability, embodying both form and function in a timeless kitchen tool.
Weight: 147g
Handle Material: Western full tang black pakkawood with steel rivets
Handle Length: 122mm (4.8")
Blade Length: 171mm (6.7")
Blade Depth: 46mm
Thickness at spine: 1.5mm
Thickness at tip: 0.2mm
Cutting Edge: Double 50/50
Blade Material: VG10 core with 33 layer steel damascus cladding and Hammered (tsuchime) finish
Hardness (Rockwell scale): 61 - 62
