Knife Guides
What is a Santoku Knife?
The Santoku is an all-purpose knife and is a Japanese version of the western Chefs knife. Santoku translates to ‘three virtues’ however the jury is out on what those virtues are, some say it is referring to the ingredients the knife is used for; fish, meats, and vegetables, while others say it is all about the three cutting styles the knife is known for; mincing, slicing, and chopping. Santoku knife Anatomy The Santoku is characterised by its squared shape with a mostly straight edge curving up slightly at the tip... Read More