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Santoku knife: what it is and what it's used for

A Santoku knife is the Japanese version of a chef's knife: a wide, straight blade with a rounded tip, usually 14 to 18 centimetres long, designed for vegetables, fish and meat. You cut straight down with it rather than rocking the blade. At Taiga, you'll find Güde Santoku knives from Solingen, hand-forged in 14 and 18 centimetres, with or without a hollow-ground edge.