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Santoku

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How to Use a Santoku

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Santoku: the Ultimate Multipurpose Kitchen Knife

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What Is a Santoku Knife? | Knives

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The Cook's Knife vs The Santoku

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What's a Santoku? A Guide to the Quintessential Japanese Kitchen Knife

The Santoku bōchō or Bunka bōchō (文化包丁) is a general-purpose kitchen knife originating in Japan. Its blade is typically between 13 and 20 centimetres long, and has a flat edge and a sheepsfoot blade that curves in an angle approaching 60 degrees at the point. The word refers to the three cutting tasks which the knife performs well: slicing, dicing, and mincing. The Santoku's blade and handle are designed to work in harmony by matching the blade's width/weight to the weight of blade tang and handle, and the original Japanese Santoku is a well-balanced knife.