Yaxell RAN Japanese Santoku Knife - Santoku

Yaxell RAN Japanese Santoku Knife - Santoku with 125 mm blade length and black micarta handle

The santoku is a knife used by Japanese chefs. It is the equivalent of a chef's knife. In the kitchen, it is versatile and is particularly used for slicing, chopping, and mincing food. For these three uses, santoku literally means "three good things". The characteristics of the Japanese Santoku Knife are very particular. The knife has a blade of about 10 to 20 centimeters. It is very straight and fixed. The end of this blade is curved and forms a 60° angle. In addition, the blade of a santoku has dimples that allow finely cut food, such as fish flesh, to be easily detached.
Fixed blade knives are common models of knives on the market. Used in cooking, camping, gardening, these knives are versatile tools. The fixed blade system and the ergonomics of the handle allow for easier use. These types of knives can be used at any time.