F. Dick 1778 6.7-inch Santoku

Paper-thin slices of cucumber, onion and fruit are what this 1778 santoku does best. The 6.7-inch blade is tall and flat, so it works with a straight push or a forward slice rather than a rocking motion, and the height gives room for the knuckles.

Like the rest of the 1778 series, it pairs a very hard cutting core with softer outer layers in the kasumi style. The result is a thin edge that holds its sharpness for a long time between sharpenings. Each plum wood handle is unique, which makes every knife in the series a little different from the next.

For longer slicing and larger produce, the 1778 9.4-inch chef’s knife adds reach. The 1778 4.7-inch paring knife handles peeling and small cuts. Cooks who want a santoku with a granton edge and a tougher steel can compare the 1905 7-inch granton edge santoku. Our knife shapes guide explains the santoku profile.