Santoku

Santoku (literally "three virtues") are a Japanese kitchen knife that lives up to their name. They are a high performance design that specialises in chopping, slicing, and mincing tasks.

The blade geometry is specialised to the Japanese way of performing these three tasks, and it will require a brief period of time to become familiar with the cutting techniques this requires. For cooks willing to take the time to perfect their technique, this blade will reward them with superior results than that available from western cutlery.

Santoku are lighter than Gyuto and western chef knives, which means less hand strain and quicker cutting. These knives are exceptionally good at very thin slicing. Take care not to use a rocking motion, but rather chop down in one motion. With practice this is quicker and more efficient, whilst achieving far superior results.