Kikuichi GM Series Molybdenum Stainless Steel 7.1-inch (180mm) Santoku

Kikuichi says its GM Series santoku is a great value and holds a fantastic edge, and shoppers search for it by name as the Kikuichi GM Series molybdenum santoku. The 7.1-inch (180mm) blade has the flatter edge and rounded tip of a santoku, built for push cuts, thin slices and fine dicing. The name santoku means “three virtues,” for the slicing, dicing and mincing of meat, fish and vegetables the shape is designed to do.

The AUS10 stainless steel needs only washing and drying, which makes this an easy single knife for a home cook who mostly prepares vegetables and boneless proteins. It suits cooks who chop straight down and forward without rocking the knife through each cut. The broad blade scoops chopped ingredients from the board to the pan, and the thin edge passes cleanly through tomatoes and herbs without crushing them.

Santoku or Gyuto?

The GM Series 7.1-inch (180mm) Gyuto has a pointed tip and more curve for rocking cuts. For a carbon steel santoku, see the GC Series 7.1-inch (180mm) Santoku.