santoku
noun
san·to·ku
ˌsan-ˈtō-kü 
plural santokus
: a medium-sized, multipurpose kitchen knife of Japanese origin that has a lightweight blade with a straight or slightly curved cutting edge and a spine that curves downward to the tip
The santoku has long been the Japanese equivalent of a chef's knife … . Compared with a classic chef's knife, the santoku is typically shorter and has a thinner blade, a stubbier tip, and a straighter edge.—
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The set includes a chef's, santoku, utility, and paring knives, along with a honing rod, and a magnetic walnut knife block.
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The santoku is a style of kitchen knife that originated in Japan.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Apr. 2025
The set includes a chef's knife, a santoku knife, a bread knife, a utility knife, a paring knife, six steak knives, and kitchen shears, all made with stainless steel blades.
—Mia Huelsbeck, People.com, 8 Mar. 2025
The super-sharp utensils include – a chef’s knife, a santoku knife, and a utility knife.
—Hannah Rice, Rolling Stone, 27 Nov. 2024
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Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 14 June 2024
Our top picks Best santoku knife overall: Mac Knife Superior Santoku Knife
A santoku upgrade: Misono UX10 Santoku
The santoku is a style of kitchen knife that originated in Japan.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Apr. 2025
The set includes a chef's knife, a santoku knife, a bread knife, a utility knife, a paring knife, six steak knives, and kitchen shears, all made with stainless steel blades.
—Mia Huelsbeck, People.com, 8 Mar. 2025
The super-sharp utensils include – a chef’s knife, a santoku knife, and a utility knife.
—Hannah Rice, Rolling Stone, 27 Nov. 2024
See All Example Sentences for santoku
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“Santoku.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/santoku. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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