The Three-Virtue Japanese Knife
The santoku knife is Japan's most popular kitchen knife, named for its three virtues: slicing, dicing, and mincing. Lighter and more agile than a Western chef knife, the santoku delivers precision cuts through vegetables, proteins, and herbs without the heft. XinZuo santoku knives feature 67-layer Damascus steel with a hard 10Cr15CoMoV core, forged in Yangjiang using techniques refined over generations. If you want one knife that handles almost everything in an Australian kitchen, the santoku knife is a compelling choice. For dedicated vegetable work, pair it with a nakiri. For heavier tasks, consider a gyuto or chef knife.
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7.5" Santoku Knife - Mo Series (X06)
7.5"Santoku Knife
MO SERIES$94.95 -
7" Santoku Knife - Supreme Series (X02)
7"Santoku Knife
SUPREME SERIES$39.95 -
7" Santoku Knife - Yu Series (B13R)
7"Santoku Knife
YU SERIES$114.95 -
7" Santoku Knife - Retro Series (PM8S)
7"Santoku Knife
RETRO SERIES$79.95 -
5.5" Santoku Knife - Retro Series (PM8S)
5.5"Santoku Knife
RETRO SERIES$63.95 -
5" Santoku Knife - Mo Series (X06)
5"Santoku Knife
MO SERIES$74.95 -
7" Santoku Knife - Zhen Series (PM8O)
7"Santoku Knife
ZHEN SERIES$106.95 -
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7" Santoku Knife - Yi Series (B27)
7"Santoku Knife
YI SERIES$124.95 -
5.5" Santoku Knife - Zhen Series (PM8O)
5.5"Santoku Knife
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