Santoku Knives

The santoku - meaning three virtues - is the Japanese answer to the all-purpose chef knife. Shorter and flatter than a gyuto, with a sheepsfoot tip and a profile that excels at push-cutting through vegetables, proteins, and fish without requiring a rocking technique. Mark has carried santoku knives from respected names in Japanese bladesmithing - Shiro Kamo, Nao Yamamoto, Masakage, and Yoshimi Kato among them - in carbon, stainless, Ginsan, Aogami Super, SG2, and Damascus.

Use the links below to filter by handle style. Wa handled santoku knives are lighter with a forward balance and suit cooks who prefer the traditional Japanese grip. Western handled santoku knives feel closer to a familiar chef knife and are the natural choice for cooks switching from a German-style blade.