Santoku

Santoku 三徳包丁

The Santoku is one of the most beloved and widely used Japanese kitchen knives in the world — and for good reason. Its name, 三徳 (Santoku), translates literally as "three virtues" or "three uses", referring to its mastery of the three fundamental kitchen tasks: slicing, dicing, and mincing. With its shorter, wider blade and flat edge profile, the Santoku is an exceptionally versatile all-rounder that feels immediately comfortable in the hands of both professional chefs and home cooks alike.

The Santoku's flatter profile encourages a clean up-and-down chopping motion rather than the rocking technique of a western chef's knife, making it particularly efficient for vegetables, fish, and boneless proteins. Available in a wide range of lengths, steels, and handle styles, there is a Santoku to suit every hand and every kitchen.