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Santoku Knives
Translated to mean “three virtues”, Santoku knives are effective all-purpose tools that vary in shape from the western chef knife but serve the same purpose in terms of their utilitarian functionality. The “three virtues” to which the word Santoku refers align with the three tasks of slicing, dicing, and mincing. Their shape is unique to other knives in that Santokus resemble truncated chef knives with altered tips and minimal camber. Unlike the blades of German knives that sweep upwards to meet the tip, the spines of Santokus are rounded downwards to meet the knife edge. Please note that the lack of camber interferes with a traditional rocking motion so Santokus are more often use in a chopping manner.
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F. Dick Red Spirit 7 in. HE Santoku
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$87.75 -
Suncraft Senzo Twisted Octagon Santoku
The Senzo Twisted Octagon 6.6 in. (167mm) Santoku is ideal for large amounts of fruit or vegetable prep. Let the thin profile of the blade slice through countless vegetables while retaining a sharp edge with extended use. If using whetstones to sharpen, this thin blade will roll over very quickly making this Santoku a breeze to sharpen. Made in Seki City (Gifu) Japan of the highest grade materials. Learn More$260.00 -
Wusthof Ikon African Blackwood 7 in. Santoku
What a Chef's knife is for European kitchens, the Santoku is for Japan and the whole of Asia: so versatile in shape, weight and edge that it can be used for mincing and chopping herbs, vegetables and fruit as well as for preparing fish and meat. The sharp blade of the Wusthof Ikon Series African Blackwood 7" Hollow Edge Santoku allows anything from regular to wafer-thin cuts - it is therefore now indispensable in kitchens all around the world. The hollow edge is crafted with evenly spaced vertical indentations, which create small air pockets between the blade and the food. These small air pockets gently push food off the blade and reduce friction and drag.
Specifications Handle Length: 4.29 in Material: African Blackwood Blade Length: 6.69 in Width: 1.81 in Rockwell hardness: 58 HRC Learn More$249.95 -
Zwilling Four Star 7-inch Granton Santoku (1001636)
A faster, more controlled alternative to a chef’s knife for chopping, slicing, and dicing - especially when precision matters. The Zwilling Four Star 7" Granton Santoku is a versatile, all-purpose kitchen knife designed for efficient prep across vegetables, proteins, and herbs. Named for the “three virtues” of slicing, dicing, and mincing, it’s built to handle the majority of everyday cutting tasks with speed and precision. This is not just a smaller chef’s knife - it’s a different cutting style. Instead of a pronounced curve for rocking, the santoku features a flatter edge profile that excels at push-cutting. This allows more of the blade to stay in contact with the board, making it especially effective for fast, controlled vegetable prep and precise slicing. The shorter 7" length and balanced profile make it easy to handle, particularly on smaller cutting boards or in tighter workspaces where a full-size chef’s knife can feel oversized. The Granton (hollow edge) design features alternating indentations along the blade that reduce friction and help food release cleanly. This is especially useful when working with starchy vegetables like potatoes or moist ingredients that tend to stick to the blade. The taller blade profile provides ample knuckle clearance for board work and gives you a wide surface for transferring chopped ingredients directly from board to pan. Forged in Solingen, Germany using the SIGMAFORGE® process, the blade is crafted from a single piece of Zwilling’s proprietary 1.4116 (X50CrMoV15) stainless steel. The FRIODUR® ice-hardening process (57 HRC) improves edge retention and durability, allowing the knife to maintain sharpness through repeated use. The full bolster provides balance and acts as a finger guard, while the seamless Four Star handle is molded directly to the tang for comfort and hygiene. The result is a knife that feels stable, responsive, and easy to control during extended prep sessions.
Who This Is For: Home cooks who prefer a more controlled alternative to a chef’s knife Users who do a lot of vegetable prep and fine slicing Cooks working with smaller cutting boards or limited space Not ideal for: Heavy-duty chopping or splitting tasks Users who rely heavily on rocking cutting motions Learn More$139.95 -
Wusthof Classic 7 in. Santoku
The Wusthof Classic 7 inch Santoku is a bit shorter than the standard cook's knife while maintaining the blade height by means of a drop-tip design. The intent is to have a knife that is a bit more nimble with a flatter edge as is preferred in Eastern cuisine. - The hollow edge creates pockets of air which prevent extra thin or soft slices from sticking to the blade. Learn More$169.95 -
Wusthof Classic Ikon 7 in. Hollow Edge Santoku
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$199.95 -
Shun Premier 7-inch Santoku (TDM0702)
The Shun Premier 7-inch Santoku is an Asian-inspired all-purpose knife that handles the basic kitchen cutting tasks with ease. It is especially well suited to the push cut, moving the blade down and forward through the food, which produces clean, even slices of vegetables and boneless proteins. Slightly shorter than a standard chef’s knife, it is light and easy to maneuver, yet it keeps enough curve along the belly for a rocking cut when you need one. The wide blade carries cut food to the pan. The hand-hammered tsuchime finish on the Shun Premier blade helps food release as you cut.
FeaturesSantoku profile: The flatter edge excels at push cuts, and enough belly remains for rocking.Compact length: The blade is shorter than a standard chef’s knife, so it is light and quick to maneuver.VG-MAX cutting core: Shun’s proprietary steel resists wear and corrosion and holds a fine, keen edge.Damascus cladding: Layered stainless steel supports and protects the core.Hammered tsuchime finish: The hand-hammered surface helps food release from the blade while cutting.Contoured walnut PakkaWood handle: The handle offers comfort and control and resists moisture.Handcrafted in Seki City, Japan: Each Shun 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 edge can be professionally restored whenever it needs it.
Tasks It Handles WellPush-cutting cucumbers, carrots, and zucchiniDicing onions and peppersSlicing boneless meat and fishMincing herbs and garlicScooping cut food from board to pan
Choosing a Shun Premier SantokuFor a smaller blade, the Shun Premier 5.5-inch Santoku suits smaller hands and boards. If you prefer a rocking motion, the Shun Premier 8-inch Chef’s Knife has more curve. For a dedicated vegetable knife with a fully flat edge, consider the Shun Premier 5.5-inch Nakiri. Learn MoreRegular Price: $219.95
Special Price $175.95
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Shun Classic 7-inch Hollow Ground Santoku (DM0718)
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$189.95 -
Robert Welch Signature 7 in. Santoku Knife
The Robert Welch Signature 7-inch Santoku is a masterclass in functional design, specifically engineered to bridge the gap between heavy-duty European durability and the nimble precision of Japanese blade shapes. Handling this knife reveals a weight distribution that favors the bolster, providing a secure, grounded feel during rapid dicing. The blade is forged from high-carbon German X50CrMoV15 stainless steel, a choice that ensures significant corrosion resistance while maintaining a keen 15° edge angle—sharper than the traditional 20° European standard. In practical application, the Granton edge (scalloped indentations) performs exactly as intended: creating minute air pockets between the steel and the food. When slicing through dense starches like potatoes or aqueous vegetables like cucumbers, the food falls away cleanly rather than vacuum-sealing to the blade face. This significantly increases prep speed. The handle, developed in collaboration with professional chefs, features a unique thumb-rest and a curved profile that fits the palm's natural contours. Unlike flat-sided handles, the Signature handle encourages a proper pinch grip, reducing the mechanical stress on the carpal tunnel during high-volume repetitive tasks. This is a tool designed for those who find standard handles too cumbersome or those whose grip strength is a primary concern in the kitchen. Learn More$77.50 -
Miyabi Kaizen 7 in. Santoku
The Miyabi Kaizen 7 in. (180mm) Santoku is a classic Japanese knife for chopping, mincing and slicing vegetables. The special feature of the Santoku is its thin blade with wedge shaped edge. Features a hollow edge (dimples) designed to keep food, especially starchy food, from clinging to the blade. Extremely versatile, can even be used for decorating purposes. Hand wash only. Made in Japan. Kaizen - Japanese for "improvement" or "change for the better." This line of knives combines the best hardening technology with the artistry of traditional Japanese craftsmanship. The resilient core of VG10 super steel is protected by a stunning 64-layer flower Damascus pattern.The Crydour blades feature exceptional sharpness and durability thanks to their innovative, ice-hardening treatment. Then, artisans hand-hone the blades with the historic Honbazuke method. This attention to detail translates into precision cutting for Miyabi Kaizen users. The blade is balanced by a refined D-shaped handle made of black linen Micarta. With a wood-like texture, the comfortable handle won't slip from your hand and acts as a moisture repellent. Handcrafted in Seki, Japan. Learn More$189.95
