Best Santoku Knives Under $500 | 150–180mm Japanese Blades
Best Santoku Knives Under $500 | 150–180mm Japanese Blades
Santoku Blue Steel Ebony Wood Handle 170mm/6.7in
Santoku Blue Steel Ebony Wood Handle 170mm/6.7in
Santoku Blue Steel Ebony Wood Handle 170mm/6.7in
Santoku Blue Steel Ebony Wood Handle 170mm/6.7in
$87.00 $168.00
-48%
Santoku VG-10 Ebony Wood Handle 170mm/6.7in
Santoku VG-10 Ebony Wood Handle 170mm/6.7in
Santoku VG-10 Ebony Wood Handle 170mm/6.7in
Santoku VG-10 Ebony Wood Handle 170mm/6.7in
$95.00 $186.00
-49%
Santoku Knife – Red Ebony VG-10 Series 170mm/6.7in
Santoku Knife – Red Ebony VG-10 Series 170mm/6.7in
Santoku Knife – Red Ebony VG-10 Series 170mm/6.7in
Santoku Knife – Red Ebony VG-10 Series 170mm/6.7in
$95.00 $186.00
-49%
Santoku Blue steel #2 Kurouchi Buffalo Teak Handle 165mm
Santoku Blue Steel #2 Kurouchi 165mm - Kasumi Japan
Santoku Blue Steel #2 Kurouchi 165mm - Kasumi Japan
Santoku Blue steel #2 Kurouchi Buffalo Teak Handle 165mm
$331.00
Santoku Blue Super Damascus Buffalo Magnolia Handle 165mm
Santoku Blue Super Damascus 165mm - Kasumi Japan
Santoku Blue Super Damascus 165mm - Kasumi Japan
Santoku Blue Super Damascus Buffalo Magnolia Handle 165mm
$285.00 $309.00
-8%
Santoku Knife – Blue Steel Red Ebony Series 170mm/6.7in
Santoku Knife – Blue Steel Red Ebony Series 170mm/6.7in
Santoku Knife – Blue Steel Red Ebony Series 170mm/6.7in
Santoku Knife – Blue Steel Red Ebony Series 170mm/6.7in
$87.00 $168.00
-48%
Santoku SG-2 Damascus Buffalo Wenge Handle 180mm
SantokuSG-2Damascus180mm-3 - Kasumi Japan
SantokuSG-2Damascus180mm-1 - Kasumi Japan
Santoku SG-2 Damascus Buffalo Wenge Handle 180mm
$477.00 $554.00
-14%
Santoku SKD11 Nashiji Ebony Handle 165mm
Santoku SKD11 Nashiji 165mm - Kasumi Japan
Santoku SKD11 Nashiji 165mm - Kasumi Japan
Santoku SKD11 Nashiji Ebony Handle 165mm
$457.00 $587.00
-22%
Santoku White steel #2 Kurouchi Buffalo Magnolia Handle 150mm
Santoku White Steel #2 Kurouchi 150mm - Kasumi Japan
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Santoku White steel #2 Kurouchi Buffalo Magnolia Handle 150mm
$215.00

Best Santoku Knives Under 500 follow a Japanese kitchen profile with blades from 150 to 180 millimeters, often 165 to 170. Thin double bevels with a flat belly and low tip support push cuts, straight slicing, and tidy dicing with limited rocking. Common finishes are damascus, nashiji, and kurouchi. Handles include ebony, buffalo magnolia, wenge, and teak. Steel choices include VG10 stainless for corrosion resistance, SG2 stainless for hardness, SKD11 tool steel for wear resistance, Blue Super and Blue #2 for edge retention, and White #2 for easy sharpening. Hidden or full tang builds keep balance and control for vegetables, boneless meats, and fish.

Before you decide, take a look at the whole Santoku collection. You’ll be able to compare different steels, blade grinds, and handle shapes, and learn why this style is trusted for fast, controlled prep in tight spaces.