Dexter-Russell SofGrip 9-inch Duo-Edge Santoku

Dexter-Russell built this 9-inch santoku for chopping, slicing and dicing meats and vegetables, and the SofGrip handle makes it comfortable through a long prep list. Dexter says the grip resists grease and oils, so it stays secure when cutting fatty meat or working with wet hands.

The Duo-Edge hollows let air and juices flow between the steel and the food, which keeps slices of potato and cheese from clinging. Its length moves through a head of cabbage or a stack of carrots quickly, and the santoku’s flat edge makes clean push cuts with little effort. Its 50/50 bevel gives a familiar, versatile geometry that tracks straight, without the steering common in single-bevel Japanese blades. It is a good fit for cooks who want a long santoku and a cushioned grip in one knife.

SofGrip or V-Lo Santoku?

The V-Lo 9-inch Duo-Edge Santoku is the same length with a firmer dual-textured handle. For a shorter blade, the V-Lo 7-inch Duo-Edge Santoku is the compact choice and easier to store in a drawer.