Santoku : Vegetables Japanese Knife

Shape and size of the Santoku

The Santoku blade has a 60° curved shape at its tip. Its pointed end makes it easier to use and more functional. Its wide shape towards the handle makes it stronger and allows it to cut large pieces of meat.

Sharpened according to the ancestral Samurai methods, the Santoku blade is particularly sharp.

The Santoku comes in several models and sizes. However, they all have the same features that make them special. Most Santoku knives have a blade that measures between 10 and 20 centimeters. The handle is made of treated natural wood and guarantees a good grip.

The Santoku knife: for what use?

It is functional and designed to be versatile. So, whether it is meat, fish, vegetables or fruits, the Santoku knife never disappoints you. With a Santoku knife in your kitchen, you can do most of your chores. With its pointed tip and enlarged blade, it is used to cleanly slice meat and large fish thanks to its honeycombed blade. In fact, the dimples make it easier to detach the sliced food, thus avoiding any form of resistance.

It can also be used to finely chop meat, fish, fruit, etc. The Santoku blade is very precise. It is the traditional knife of Japanese professionals. In addition, it helps to accurately slice vegetables thanks to its long blade. Its pointed end makes it easy to debone and slice raw meat.