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Japanese Santoku Knives

JAPANESE SANTOKU KNIVES — CHOP, SLICE, AND DICE

The Santoku is an all purpose Japanese kitchen knife ideal for kitchen tasks, including precision mincing, dicing, slicing, and more. Santoku means “three uses”. This describes what the knife is popularly used with – meat, vegetables, or fish. The Kengata Santoku is also commonly known as a Bunka or Bunka Bōchō.

If you are looking for a multi-purpose addition to your knife collection, Santoku knives are your best bet. With little maintenance, this knife can last a lifetime in your kitchen.

JAPANESE SANTOKU KNIVES — CHOP, SLICE, AND DICE

The Santoku is an all purpose Japanese kitchen knife ideal for kitchen tasks, including precision mincing, dicing, slicing, and more. Santoku means “three uses”. This describes what the knife is popularly used with – meat, vegetables, or fish. The Kengata Santoku is also commonly known as a Bunka or Bunka Bōchō.

If you are looking for a multi-purpose addition to your knife collection, Santoku knives are your best bet. With little maintenance, this knife can last a lifetime in your kitchen.

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Kitchen Knives - Misuzu Hamono Bunka VG-10 Stainless Steel 180 Mm / 7.1" Magnolia HandleKitchen Knives - Misuzu Hamono Bunka VG-10 Stainless Steel 180 Mm / 7.1" Magnolia Handle
Misuzu Hamono Bunka VG-10 Stainless Steel 180 mm (7.1") 210 mm (8.2") Magnolia Handle Sale priceFrom $239.00
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Sold outKitchen Knives - Isamitsu Shirogami #1 / White Steel #1 Santoku 180 Mm / 7.0" Red HandleKitchen Knives - Isamitsu Shirogami #1 / White Steel #1 Santoku 180 Mm / 7.0" Red Handle
Isamitsu Shirogami #1 / White Steel #1 Santoku 180 mm / 7.0" Red Handle Sale price$699.00
Sold outKitchen Knives - Isamitsu Aogami Super / Blue Super Steel Santoku 165 Mm / 6.5" Red Maple HandleKitchen Knives - Isamitsu Aogami Super / Blue Super Steel Santoku 165 Mm / 6.5" Red Maple Handle
Isamitsu Aogami Super / Blue Super Steel Santoku 165 mm / 6.5" Red Maple Handle Sale price$999.00
Sold outKitchen Knives - Isamitsu Shirogami #1 / White Steel #1 Santoku 180 Mm / 7.0" Brown HandleKitchen Knives - Isamitsu Shirogami #1 / White Steel #1 Santoku 180 Mm / 7.0" Brown Handle
Isamitsu Shirogami #1 / White Steel #1 Santoku 180 mm / 7.0" Brown Handle Sale price$699.00
Kitchen Knives - Sawakazuma Setsukei VG-10 Damascus Santoku Knife 165 Mm / 6.5" Rosewood HandleKitchen Knives - Sawakazuma Setsukei VG-10 Damascus Santoku Knife 165 Mm / 6.5" Rosewood Handle
Sawakazuma Setsukei VG-7 Damascus Santoku Knife 165 mm / 6.5" Rosewood Handle Sale price$269.00
Kitchen Knives - Sawakazuma Setsugetsuka VG-10 Damascus Santoku 165 Mm / 6.5" Rosewood HandleKitchen Knives - Sawakazuma Setsugetsuka VG-10 Damascus Santoku 165 Mm / 6.5" Rosewood Handle
Sawakazuma Setsugetsuka VG-10 Damascus Santoku 165 mm / 6.5" Rosewood Handle Sale price$289.00
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Kitchen Knives - Sawakazuma Ginsho SRS13 Santoku 180 Mm / 7.0" Desert Ironwood HandleKitchen Knives - Sawakazuma Ginsho SRS13 Santoku 180 Mm / 7.0" Desert Ironwood Handle
Sawakazuma Ginsho SRS13 Santoku 180 mm / 7.0" Desert Ironwood Handle Sale price$379.00
Sold outKitchen Knives - Misuzu Hamono Bunka VG-10 Stainless Steel 160 Mm / 6.3" Magnolia HandleKitchen Knives - Misuzu Hamono Bunka VG-10 Stainless Steel 160 Mm / 6.3" Magnolia Handle
Misuzu Hamono Bunka VG-10 Stainless Steel 160 mm / 6.3" Magnolia Handle Sale price$209.00
Sold outKitchen Knives - Sakai Takayuki Kengata Santoku Homura SP With Saya 225mm (8.8") - Aoniko (Blue Steel #2)Kitchen Knives - Sakai Takayuki Kengata Santoku Homura SP With Saya 225mm (8.8") - Aoniko (Blue Steel #2)
Sakai Takayuki Kengata Santoku Homura SP with Saya 225mm (8.8") - Aoniko (Blue Steel #2) Sale price$1,229.00
Kitchen Knives - Fujiwara Yasuhiko Aogami Super / Blue Super Steel Santoku 165 Mm / 6.5" Red HandleKitchen Knives - Fujiwara Yasuhiko Aogami Super / Blue Super Steel Santoku 165 Mm / 6.5" Red Handle
Fujiwara Yasuhiko Aogami Super / Blue Super Steel Santoku 165 mm / 6.5" Red Handle Sale price$379.00
Kitchen Knives - Fujiwara Yasuhiko Ginsan Santoku With Oak Handle 165mm / 6.5" Oak HandleKitchen Knives - Fujiwara Yasuhiko Ginsan Santoku With Oak Handle 165mm / 6.5" Oak Handle
Fujiwara Yasuhiko Ginsan Santoku with Oak Handle 165mm / 6.5" Oak Handle Sale price$329.00
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Sold outKitchen Knives - Fujiwara Yasuhiko VG-10 Santoku With Oak Handle 165mm / 6.5" Oak HandleKitchen Knives - Fujiwara Yasuhiko VG-10 Santoku With Oak Handle 165mm / 6.5" Oak Handle
Fujiwara Yasuhiko VG-10 Santoku with Oak Handle 165mm / 6.5" Oak Handle Sale price$289.00
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Kitchen Knife - Sakai Takayuki AUS-10 Nashiji Santoku Knife 170mm (6.7")Kitchen Knife - Sakai Takayuki AUS-10 Nashiji Santoku Knife 170mm (6.7")
Sakai Takayuki AUS-10 Nashiji Santoku Knife 170mm (6.7") Sale price$149.00
Sold outKitchen Knife - Sakai Takayuki Santoku Knife 170mm (6.6") Damascus 33 Layer With Blue HandleKitchen Knife - Sakai Takayuki Santoku Knife 170mm (6.6") Damascus 33 Layer With Blue Handle
Sakai Takayuki Santoku Knife 180 mm (7.0”) Damascus 33 Layer with Blue Handle Sale price$169.00
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Kitchen Knives - OUL Santoku Shirogami #1 / White Steel #1 Stainless Clad 165 Mm / 6.5" Burnt Oak HandleKitchen Knives - OUL Santoku Shirogami #1 / White Steel #1 Stainless Clad 165 Mm / 6.5" Burnt Oak Handle
OUL Santoku Shirogami #1 / White Steel #1 Stainless Clad 165 mm / 6.5" Burnt Oak Handle Sale price$339.00
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OUL Santoku Aoniko / Blue Steel #2 180mm / 7.0" Oak HandleOUL Santoku Aoniko / Blue Steel #2 180mm / 7.0" Oak Handle
OUL Santoku Aoniko / Blue Steel #2 180mm / 7.0" Oak Handle Sale price$419.00
OUL Santoku Hammered Shironiko / White Steel #2 165 mm / 6.5" Magnolia HandleOUL Santoku Hammered Shironiko / White Steel #2 165 mm / 6.5" Magnolia Handle
OUL Santoku Hammered Shironiko / White Steel #2 165 mm / 6.5" Magnolia Handle Sale price$349.00
Sawakazuma Senpuu VG-10 Damascus Santoku Knife 180 mm / 7.1"Sawakazuma Senpuu VG-10 Damascus Santoku Knife 180 mm / 7.1"
Sawakazuma Senpuu VG-10 Damascus Santoku Knife 180 mm / 7.1" Sale price$279.00
Sawakazuma Ryumon VG-10 17 Layer Damascus Santoku 170mm / 6.6"Sawakazuma Ryumon VG-10 17 Layer Damascus Santoku 170mm / 6.6"
Sawakazuma Ryumon VG-10 17 Layer Damascus Santoku 170mm / 6.6" Sale price$189.00
Sawakazuma Yugiri Nashiji Santoku Knife 165 mm / 6.5" Maple and Renghas HandleSawakazuma Yugiri Nashiji Santoku Knife 165 mm / 6.5" Maple and Renghas Handle
Sawakazuma Yugiri Nashiji Santoku Knife 165 mm / 6.5" Maple and Renghas Handle Sale price$339.00
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Sawakazuma DP Santoku Knife 170 mm / 6.7" with Navy Mahogany HandleSawakazuma DP Santoku Knife 170 mm / 6.7" with Navy Mahogany Handle
Sawakazuma DP Santoku Knife 170 mm / 6.7" with Navy Mahogany Handle Sale price$169.00
Sold outMiki Hamono Gokuao Aogami Super / Blue Super Steel Santoku Knife 170 mm / 6.7" with Rosewood HandleMiki Hamono Gokuao Aogami Super / Blue Super Steel Santoku Knife 170 mm / 6.7" with Rosewood Handle
Miki Hamono Gokuao Aogami Super / Blue Super Steel Santoku Knife 170 mm / 6.7" with Rosewood Handle Sale price$249.00
Sakai Takayuki Baikoku Shironiko / White Steel #2 Santoku Knife 180mm / 7.1" Burnt Oak HandleSakai Takayuki Baikoku Shironiko / White Steel #2 Santoku Knife 180mm / 7.1" Burnt Oak Handle
Sakai Takayuki Baikoku Shironiko / White Steel #2 Santoku Knife 180mm / 7.1" Burnt Oak Handle Sale price$359.00
Sold outHounen Kihan Oborozuki Ginsan Nashiji Santoku Knife 165 mm / 6.5" with Magnolia HandleHounen Kihan Oborozuki Ginsan Nashiji Santoku Knife 165 mm / 6.5" with Magnolia Handle
Hounen Kihan Oborozuki Ginsan Nashiji Santoku Knife 165 mm / 6.5" with Magnolia Handle Sale price$299.00
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Shigeki Tanaka Damascus SG2 Steel Santoku with Walnut Handle 165 mm / 6.5"Shigeki Tanaka Damascus SG2 Steel Santoku with Walnut Handle 165 mm / 6.5"
Shigeki Tanaka Damascus SG2 Steel Santoku with Walnut Handle 165 mm / 6.5" Sale price$739.00
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IsamitsuWaSantoku180mm3Isamitsu Shirogami #1 / White Steel #1 Santoku 180 mm / 7.0" Red Two Tone Maple Handle
Isamitsu Shirogami #1 / White Steel #1 Santoku 180 mm / 7.0" Red Two Tone Maple Handle Sale price$799.00
Isamitsu Shirogami #1 / White Steel #1 Santoku 180 mm / 7.0" Maple HandleIsamitsu Shirogami #1 / White Steel #1 Santoku 180 mm / 7.0" Maple Handle
Isamitsu Shirogami #1 / White Steel #1 Santoku 180 mm / 7.0" Maple Handle Sale price$799.00
Sawakazuma Ginryu Aoniko Small Santoku 135 mm / 5.3" Rosewood HandleSawakazuma Ginryu Aoniko Small Santoku 135 mm / 5.3" Rosewood Handle
Sawakazuma Ginryu Aoniko Small Santoku 135 mm / 5.3" Rosewood Handle Sale price$189.00
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Sawakazuma SRS13 Santoku Knife 170 mm / 6.7" Rosewood HandleSawakazuma SRS13 Santoku Knife 170 mm / 6.7" Rosewood Handle
Sawakazuma SRS13 Santoku Knife 170 mm / 6.7" Rosewood Handle Sale price$289.00
Shigeki Tanaka Habakiri Damascus SG2 Steel Santoku with Ebony Handle Buffalo Ferrule 165mm / 6.5"Shigeki Tanaka Habakiri Damascus SG2 Steel Santoku with Ebony Handle Buffalo Ferrule 165mm / 6.5"
Shigeki Tanaka Habakiri Damascus SG2 Steel Santoku with Ebony Handle Buffalo Ferrule 165mm / 6.5" Sale price$899.00
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Fujita Marunoko VG-10 Cherry Blossom Santoku with Cypress Handle 180 mm / 7.0"Fujita Marunoko VG-10 Cherry Blossom Santoku with Cypress Handle 180 mm / 7.0"
Fujita Marunoko VG-10 Cherry Blossom Santoku with Cypress Handle 180 mm / 7.0" Sale price$419.00
Shigeki Tanaka Damascus VG-10 Santoku with Magnolia Handle Buffalo Ferrule 165mm / 6.5"Shigeki Tanaka Damascus VG-10 Santoku with Magnolia Handle Buffalo Ferrule 165mm / 6.5"
Shigeki Tanaka Damascus VG-10 Santoku with Magnolia Handle Buffalo Ferrule 165mm / 6.5" Sale price$369.00
Misuzu Hamono Bunka VG-10 Stainless Steel 210 mm / 8.2"Urushi Lacquer Magnolia HandleMisuzu Hamono Bunka VG-10 Stainless Steel 210 mm / 8.2"Urushi Lacquer Magnolia Handle
Misuzu Hamono Bunka VG-10 Stainless Steel 210 mm / 8.2"Urushi Lacquer Magnolia Handle Sale price$259.00
Sold outMisuzu Hamono Bunka VG-10 Stainless Steel 160 mm (6.3") / 180 mm (7.1") Urushi Lacquer Magnolia HandleMisuzu Hamono Bunka VG-10 Stainless Steel 160 mm (6.3") / 180 mm (7.1") Urushi Lacquer Magnolia Handle
Misuzu Hamono Bunka VG-10 Stainless Steel 160 mm (6.3") / 180 mm (7.1") Urushi Lacquer Magnolia Handle Sale priceFrom $199.00
Kaneshige Hamono Vortex Nickle Damascus Santoku Knife 165 mm (6.5")KaneshigeDamascusVortexSantoku1
Kaneshige Hamono Vortex Nickle Damascus Santoku Knife 165 mm (6.5") Sale price$249.00
Sold outKaneshige Hamono Ginsan Nashiji Bunka Knife 210 mm (8.2")Kaneshige Hamono Ginsan Nashiji Bunka Knife 210 mm (8.2")
Kaneshige Hamono Ginsan Nashiji Bunka Knife 210 mm (8.2") Sale price$249.00
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OUL Santoku White Steel #1 165 mm / 6.5" Keyaki HandleOUL Santoku White Steel #1 165 mm / 6.5" Keyaki Handle
OUL Santoku White Steel #1 165 mm / 6.5" Keyaki Handle Sale price$349.00
OUL Santoku Ginsan Nashiji 180 mm / 7.1" Purple HandleOUL Santoku Ginsan Nashiji 180 mm / 7.1" Purple Handle
OUL Santoku Ginsan Nashiji 180 mm / 7.1" Purple Handle Sale price$189.00
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Sold outKaneshige Hamono Kurouchi Aoniko Santoku Knife 190 mm (7.5") Khii Ebony HandleKaneshige Hamono Kurouchi Aoniko Santoku Knife 190 mm (7.5") Khii Ebony Handle
Kaneshige Hamono Kurouchi Aoniko Santoku Knife 190 mm (7.5") Khii Ebony Handle Sale price$269.00
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OUL VG-10 Damascus Tsuchime Santoku 180 mm / 7.1"OUL VG-10 Damascus Tsuchime Santoku 180 mm / 7.1"
OUL VG-10 Damascus Tsuchime Santoku 180 mm / 7.1" Sale price$299.00
OUL Shirogami #2 / White Steel #2 Santoku 180 mm / 7.1" with Maple HandleOUL Shirogami #2 / White Steel #2 Santoku 180 mm / 7.1" with Maple Handle
OUL Shirogami #2 / White Steel #2 Santoku 180 mm / 7.1" with Maple Handle Sale price$469.00
OUL Kijiro Ginsan Santoku 180 mm / 7.1" Urushi HandleOUL Kijiro Ginsan Santoku 180 mm / 7.1" Urushi Handle
OUL Kijiro Ginsan Santoku 180 mm / 7.1" Urushi Handle Sale price$419.00
Sold outOUL Ginsan Santoku 180 mm / 7.1" Black Makiji Urushi HandleOUL Ginsan Santoku 180 mm / 7.1" Black Makiji Urushi Handle
OUL Ginsan Santoku 180 mm / 7.1" Black Makiji Urushi Handle Sale price$479.00
OUL Aogami Super / Blue Super Steel Nashiji Santoku 165 mm / 6.5" Black OakOUL Aogami Super / Blue Super Steel Nashiji Santoku 165 mm / 6.5" Black Oak
OUL Aogami Super / Blue Super Steel Nashiji Santoku 165 mm / 6.5" Black Oak Sale price$359.00
Sawakazuma Fubuki SRS13 Santoku Knife 170 mm / 6.7" Oak HandleSawakazuma Fubuki SRS13 Santoku Knife 170 mm / 6.7" Oak Handle
Sawakazuma Fubuki SRS13 Santoku Knife 170 mm / 6.7" Oak Handle Sale price$369.00
Sold outSakai Takayuki Nashiji Santoku with Ebony Handle 170mm (6.7")Sakai Takayuki Nashiji Santoku with Ebony Handle 170mm (6.7")
Sakai Takayuki Nashiji Santoku with Ebony Handle 170mm (6.7") Sale price$189.00
Sakai Takayuki Grand Chef Hamon Damascus 170mm (6.7") Santoku with Ebony Rosewood HandleSakai Takayuki Grand Chef Hamon Damascus 170mm (6.7") Santoku with Ebony Rosewood Handle
Sakai Takayuki Grand Chef Hamon Damascus 170mm (6.7") Santoku with Ebony Rosewood Handle Sale price$239.00
Sakai Takayuki SG2 Kengata Santoku with Rosewood Handle 160mm (6.3")Sakai Takayuki SG2 Kengata Santoku with Rosewood Handle 160mm (6.3")
Sakai Takayuki SG2 Kengata Santoku with Rosewood Handle 160mm (6.3") Sale price$279.00

WHAT ARE SANTOKU KNIVES USED FOR?

Slicing

These knives are flatter than the typical Japanese kitchen knives and have a small upward curve near the tip, which makes slicing smoother. As Japanese knives tend to be more slender than German knives, they make slicing through items extremely easy. When using the Santoku knife effectively for slicing, you use a pulling or pushing motion which should be more of a backward or forward motion, than a downward one. This uses the design of the blade to do the hard work. This technique allows you to create thin, crisp slices.

Dicing

The Santoku chef knife excels at precision cuts like dicing, thanks to their small, easily controllable blade size. The blade length is typically between 160mm to 180mm (or 6-7”) with an edge angle of 20-30 degrees which gives them the ability to dice more precisely than other knives.

When looking for the right dicing and mincing tool, you can never go wrong with a Japanese Santoku knife.

Chopping

The sharpness of the Santoku blade enables it to cut through foods quickly while its flatness allows for uniform dicing.

When you’re chopping with the Santoku, cut through ingredients with quick, intentional pushes rather than a back-and-forth roll. Since you don’t need to focus too much on precision and uniformity with this knife, you can work faster.

FEATURES OF SANTOKU KNIVES

Steel Blade

Santoku knives are made of stainless steel or high-carbon steel, making for a sharper, stronger, and more durable blade. They’re also sleek enough to complement the rest of the utensils in your kitchen.

Taller and Thinner Blade

The length and thinness of this knife allows more space for your knuckles so that you can cut directly above the cutting board. It also provides a good surface for the knuckles of your free hand to guide the blade during cutting and chopping.

Dimples on Blade

Often, a Santoku knife has a row of shallow dimples on the side of the blade. Also known as Kullenschliff or a Granton edge, these depressions reduce friction and prevent food from sticking to the blade.

Handle

As with many Japanese knives, with the Santoku, there is the option of a Western-style handle with a full tang as well as a more traditional Japanese handle with a partial tang. The Western handles are more ergonomic with the tang going the full length of the handle, while the Japanese style handle is either oval or octagonal with a tang that goes about two-thirds of the length of the handle. Either option makes for comfortable use for various hand sizes and cutting styles.

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Santoku knives have a fine cutting form, making repetitive chopping, dicing, and slicing easier and less tiring. If you’re looking for a sharp, strong, and functional knife to add to your knife collection, you’ll be hard-pressed to do better than the Santoku.

At Hasu-Seizo, we stock an extensive range of Santoku knives, as well as other Japanese blades, including Gyuto, Shobu, Takohiki, Yanagiba, Sujihiki and more. Find quality craftsmanship at reasonable prices on Hasu-Seizo.

WHAT ARE SANTOKU KNIVES USED FOR?

Slicing

These knives are flatter than the typical Japanese kitchen knives and have a small upward curve near the tip, which makes slicing smoother. As Japanese knives tend to be more slender than German knives, they make slicing through items extremely easy. When using the Santoku knife effectively for slicing, you use a pulling or pushing motion which should be more of a backward or forward motion, than a downward one. This uses the design of the blade to do the hard work. This technique allows you to create thin, crisp slices.

Dicing

The Santoku chef knife excels at precision cuts like dicing, thanks to their small, easily controllable blade size. The blade length is typically between 160mm to 180mm (or 6-7”) with an. . . Show More >