Santoku Knife (三徳包丁)
Santoku Knife (三徳包丁)
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 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 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 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 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 White steel #2 Kurouchi Buffalo Magnolia Handle 150mm
Santoku White Steel #2 Kurouchi 150mm - Kasumi Japan
3_9704c8d2-5bd9-435d-a842-3c74fc4ba342 - Kasumi Japan
Santoku White steel #2 Kurouchi Buffalo Magnolia Handle 150mm
$215.00
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 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 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%
5‑Piece Ultimate Home Cook Bundle (Gyuto, Nakiri, Petty, Santoku, Bunka) Free Gifts (Oil + scissors)
5‑Piece Ultimate Home Cook Bundle (Gyuto, Nakiri, Petty, Santoku, Bunka) Free Gifts (Oil + scissors)
5‑Piece Ultimate Home Cook Bundle (Gyuto, Nakiri, Petty, Santoku, Bunka) Free Gifts (Oil + scissors)
5‑Piece Ultimate Home Cook Bundle (Gyuto, Nakiri, Petty, Santoku, Bunka) Free Gifts (Oil + scissors)
$400.00 $800.00
-50%
Essential Japanese Knife Set – Blue Steel Blades, Ebony Wood Handles (Santoku, Nakiri, Petty)
Essential Japanese Knife Set – Blue Steel Blades, Ebony Wood Handles (Santoku, Nakiri, Petty)
Essential Japanese Knife Set – Blue Steel Blades, Ebony Wood Handles (Santoku, Nakiri, Petty)
Essential Japanese Knife Set – Blue Steel Blades, Ebony Wood Handles (Santoku, Nakiri, Petty)
$215.00 $480.00
-55%
5‑Piece Ultimate Home Cook Bundle (Gyuto, Nakiri, Petty, Santoku, Bunka)
5‑Piece Ultimate Home Cook Bundle (Gyuto, Nakiri, Petty, Santoku, Bunka)
5‑Piece Ultimate Home Cook Bundle (Gyuto, Nakiri, Petty, Santoku, Bunka)
5‑Piece Ultimate Home Cook Bundle (Gyuto, Nakiri, Petty, Santoku, Bunka)
$295.00 $962.00
-69%
Daily Cut Japanese Trio – Blue Steel Blades, Ebony Wood Handles (Bunka, Nakiri, Santoku)
Daily Cut Japanese Trio – Blue Steel Blades, Ebony Wood Handles (Bunka, Nakiri, Santoku)
Daily Cut Japanese Trio – Blue Steel Blades, Ebony Wood Handles (Bunka, Nakiri, Santoku)
Daily Cut Japanese Trio – Blue Steel Blades, Ebony Wood Handles (Bunka, Nakiri, Santoku)
$215.00 $480.00
-55%
4‑Piece Complete Kitchen Set | Japanese Knife Bundle (Gyuto, Nakiri, Petty, Santoku)
4‑Piece Complete Kitchen Set | Japanese Knife Bundle (Gyuto, Nakiri, Petty, Santoku)
4‑Piece Complete Kitchen Set | Japanese Knife Bundle (Gyuto, Nakiri, Petty, Santoku)
4‑Piece Complete Kitchen Set | Japanese Knife Bundle (Gyuto, Nakiri, Petty, Santoku)
$265.00 $640.00
-59%
5‑Piece VG-10 Ultimate Home Cook Bundle | Japanese Knife Set (Gyuto, Nakiri, Petty, Santoku, Bunka)
5‑Piece VG-10 Ultimate Home Cook Bundle | Japanese Knife Set (Gyuto, Nakiri, Petty, Santoku, Bunka)
5‑Piece VG-10 Ultimate Home Cook Bundle | Japanese Knife Set (Gyuto, Nakiri, Petty, Santoku, Bunka)
5‑Piece VG-10 Ultimate Home Cook Bundle | Japanese Knife Set (Gyuto, Nakiri, Petty, Santoku, Bunka)
$295.00 $900.00
-67%
Daily Cut Japanese Trio – VG-10 stainless steel, Ebony Wood Handles (Bunka, Nakiri, Santoku)
Daily Cut Japanese Trio – VG-10 stainless steel, Ebony Wood Handles (Bunka, Nakiri, Santoku)
Daily Cut Japanese Trio – VG-10 stainless steel, Ebony Wood Handles (Bunka, Nakiri, Santoku)
Daily Cut Japanese Trio – VG-10 stainless steel, Ebony Wood Handles (Bunka, Nakiri, Santoku)
$229.00 $496.00
-54%
Signature Chef Set – 4-Piece VG-10 Red Ebony Series (Gyuto, Nakiri, Petty, Santoku)
Signature Chef Set – 4-Piece VG-10 Red Ebony Series (Gyuto, Nakiri, Petty, Santoku)
Signature Chef Set – 4-Piece VG-10 Red Ebony Series (Gyuto, Nakiri, Petty, Santoku)
Signature Chef Set – 4-Piece VG-10 Red Ebony Series (Gyuto, Nakiri, Petty, Santoku)
$265.00 $640.00
-59%
Master 5‑Piece Collection - Blue Steel Red Ebony Series (Gyuto, Nakiri, Petty, Santoku, Bunka)
Master 5‑Piece Collection - Blue Steel Red Ebony Series (Gyuto, Nakiri, Petty, Santoku, Bunka)
Master 5‑Piece Collection - Blue Steel Red Ebony Series (Gyuto, Nakiri, Petty, Santoku, Bunka)
Master 5‑Piece Collection - Blue Steel Red Ebony Series (Gyuto, Nakiri, Petty, Santoku, Bunka)
$295.00 $800.00
-63%
Essential Japanese Knife Set – Blue Steel Blades, Ebony Wood Handles (Santoku, Nakiri, Petty) Free gift
Essential Japanese Knife Set – Blue Steel Blades, Ebony Wood Handles (Santoku, Nakiri, Petty) Free gift
Essential Japanese Knife Set – Blue Steel Blades, Ebony Wood Handles (Santoku, Nakiri, Petty) Free gift
Essential Japanese Knife Set – Blue Steel Blades, Ebony Wood Handles (Santoku, Nakiri, Petty) Free gift
$295.00 $480.00
-39%
Daily Cut Japanese Trio – Blue Steel Blades, Ebony Wood Handles (Bunka, Nakiri, Santoku) Free Gift
Daily Cut Japanese Trio – Blue Steel Blades, Ebony Wood Handles (Bunka, Nakiri, Santoku) Free Gift
Daily Cut Japanese Trio – Blue Steel Blades, Ebony Wood Handles (Bunka, Nakiri, Santoku) Free Gift
Daily Cut Japanese Trio – Blue Steel Blades, Ebony Wood Handles (Bunka, Nakiri, Santoku) Free Gift
$295.00 $480.00
-39%

The Santoku (三徳包丁) is a versatile Japanese knife designed for clean, effortless everyday prep. With a compact profile and thin blade, it shines at slicing, dicing, and mincing meat, fish, and vegetables—the “three virtues” that gave it its name. Though often compared to a chef’s knife, the Santoku favors a flatter edge and a Kamagata (sheep’s-foot) tip, trading rocking motion for smooth push, pull, and tap chopping with excellent control.

Common lengths range from 165 mm to 180 mm, providing generous knuckle clearance and a stable guiding surface on the board. The straight edge delivers crisp, consistent cuts and keeps its effective cutting length even with routine sharpening. While its refined geometry is not intended for bones or very hard ingredients, the Santoku’s balance of speed, precision, and ease of use makes it a go-to multi-purpose blade for home cooks seeking compact efficiency.

Guide for choosing Santoku Knives

Steel type. High-carbon steels take a razor edge and hold it well but demand careful drying and storage; stainless options trade a touch of bite for easy day-to-day upkeep.

  • Blue Steel Santoku Knives – Aogami carbon steel with excellent bite and retention; wipe dry promptly and expect a natural patina.
  • VG-10 Santoku Knives – Popular Japanese stainless balancing sharpness, edge life, and corrosion resistance for everyday use.
  • SG2 Santoku Knives – Powder metallurgy stainless offering high wear resistance and fine, precise cutting.
  • White Steel Santoku Knives – Extremely keen edge that sharpens quickly; reactive, so keep the blade clean and dry.

Finish. Surface texture shapes both food release and character. Textured blades help reduce sticking; polished patterns emphasize glide and easy cleanup.

Size. Match blade length to board space and prep volume. Shorter feels nimble; longer gives more edge contact and steadier, straighter cuts.

Price. Cost reflects steel grade, heat treatment, handwork, and finish quality. Choose the tier that matches your expectations and maintenance style.

Santoku knife FAQs

A Santoku knife is best for slicing, dicing, and chopping vegetables, fish, and boneless meats with precision and control.

A Santoku has a flatter edge and thinner blade for cleaner, straight cuts, while a chef’s knife has a curved edge suited for rocking motions.

You can use it for most kitchen tasks, but it’s not ideal for cutting bones, frozen foods, or heavy-duty butchering.

It lacks the curved belly for rocking cuts and can be less effective for large or tough ingredients.

Common mistakes include twisting the blade mid-cut, using it on bones or hard materials, and applying too much force while chopping.