Knives

Literally "three-virtues" this all-purpose, Asian-style knife is for slicing, dicing, mincing; Granton edge allows fast, easy cutting. Forged and riveted. Learn More

The Messermeister Oliva Elite 7 inch Santoku with Granton Edge is a one piece hot drop forged German steel blade with a beautiful Olive Wood handle. The santoku with scalloped blade ensures the food doesn't stick to the blade. Good for chopping, slicing and cutting fruits and vegetables. Learn More

The Messermeister Meridian Elite 7 in. Granton Edge Santoku is a hot drop forged high carbon steel blade with a traditional style handle that is perfectly weighted and balanced. This santoku is scalloped to prevent foods sticking to the blade. Ideal for cutting, chopping and slicing fruits and vegetables. Learn More

The Shun Classic 7-inch Hollow Ground Santoku is a Japanese all-purpose kitchen knife for cooks who want one blade for nearly every cutting job. Like a chef’s knife, it handles vegetables, proteins, and fruit; its name means “three virtues,” which may refer to those three types of food. Its flatter edge and downturned tip suit straight up-and-down chopping and push cuts, and a row of hollow-ground indentations along each side reduces friction so the blade passes through food more easily. When Shun first introduced it, Blade Magazine named it “Kitchen Knife of the Year.” It is the full-sized santoku of the Shun Classic line.
FeaturesHollow-ground indentations: The indentations create small air pockets that reduce friction, so wet and starchy foods such as potatoes fall away rather than clinging to the blade.Santoku profile: The flatter edge keeps more of the blade in contact with the board through push cuts and chopping, while the downturned tip remains easy to control.VG-MAX cutting core: Shun’s proprietary steel is strong, fine-grained, and resistant to wear and corrosion, and it holds a very keen edge through extended prep.Stainless Damascus cladding: Layered stainless steel supports the core, adds stain resistance, and helps food release from the blade.Hand-sharpened double-bevel edge: The fine, symmetrical edge serves left- and right-handed cooks equally well.D-shaped ebony PakkaWood handle: The handle is comfortable in either hand, durable enough for daily use, and does not harbor bacteria.Full composite tang: The composite construction keeps the knife light and balanced.Handcrafted in Seki City, Japan: Each Shun Classic knife requires at least 100 individual steps to complete in Seki City, one of Japan’s most important blade-making centers since the 13th century.Free lifetime sharpening: Shun offers free lifetime sharpening, so the knife can be professionally sharpened by the manufacturer whenever its edge needs restoring.
Tasks It Handles WellSlicing potatoes, cucumbers, and other wet or starchy vegetablesDicing onions and peppers with push cutsSlicing and portioning boneless meats and fishMincing herbs and garlicSlicing fruit and cheese
Choosing a Shun Classic SantokuFor a smaller, lighter santoku sized for medium tasks and smaller hands, choose the Shun Classic 5.5-inch Santoku. Cooks who prefer a rocking cut will find the curved belly of the Shun Classic 8-inch Hollow Ground Chef’s Knife more natural, with the same food-release indentations. The Shun Classic 7-inch Asian Cook’s Knife offers the same length in a gyuto profile with a pointed tip, and for vegetable-focused prep, the straight edge of the Shun Classic 6.5-inch Nakiri meets the board along its full length. Learn More

The Spirit Line Santoku knife is very competitive with Japanese made Santoku knives. The Granton edge will keep food from sticking especially starchy potatoes and carrots the rounded handle is more maneuverable and the blade and handle are optimally balanced.

The Red Spirit Line series features high carbon stainless steel blades with a rounded traditional Japanese handle connecting to the blade for a perfect fit and finish. Made in Germany. Learn More

The F. Dick Premier Plus 7 in. Granton Edge Santoku features well cut granton edge dimples along the side of the blade which cut down on surface are and allows for much cleaner cuts and no clinging to the blade. This works especially well on starchy carrots, parsnips and potatoes when these vegetables do stick to the blade you can prep them much quicker and with more even or smaller slices. This Santoku is especially good at slicing tomatoes which also tend to cling to the blade. With good knuckle clearance and great blade to handle balance this Santoku is very comfortable. The handle is hygienically sealed so no gaps will occur where food can penetrate. The edge responds well to honing rods we prefer the Eurocut regular cut steel for best maintenance on this knife. Made in Germany. Learn More

The Victorinox Hardwood 7 in. Granton Edge Santoku is a great alternative to a chef's knife. This all purpose blade is designed to cut vegetables and meat. This is the preferred knife of many cooks especially those who like working with a shorter blade. The granton edge of the Victorinox Granton Santoku prevents food from sticking to the blade which is especially helpful when cutting high starch foods like potatoes and round vegetables like zucchini that have a tendency to roll off the board.  Learn More

Elevate your kitchen prep with the Victorinox Fibrox 7 in. Granton Edge Santoku Knife. Designed for precision and effortless cutting, this versatile knife excels at slicing, dicing, and mincing meats, vegetables, and herbs. The Granton edge reduces friction and prevents food from sticking, while the ergonomic Fibrox handle ensures a secure, comfortable grip for extended use. Durable, sharp, and easy to maintain, this Santoku is a must-have tool for both home cooks and professional chefs. Learn More

The Wusthof Classic Ikon 7 inch Hollow or Granton Edge Santoku is designed for chopping, slicing, dicing and mincing vegetables, fruits. Unlike a chef's knife much of the santoku's edge makes contact with a cutting board in each cut, which speeds up prep work and makes a chopping motion much more effective. The granton dimples that run along the face of this blade keep food from clinging to the side of the knife after they are cut. If you've never tried a santoku we highly recommend that you consider this shape, it just may become your new favorite knife. Learn More