The 10 Best Santoku Knives

Updated October 26, 2018 by Christopher Thomas

This wiki has been updated 22 times since it was first published in October of 2018. Santokus feature a slightly broader profile than traditional French sabatiers or Japanese gyutos. There's a nearly endless selection of blades to choose from, and the difference between them comes down to personal preference, type of work, and skill level. Whether you're a fresh culinary neophyte or a seasoned seasoning veteran, one of these knives will certainly fit your needs. When users buy our independently chosen editorial picks, we may earn commissions to help fund the Wiki. If you'd like to contribute your own research to Ezvid Wiki, please get started by reviewing this introductory video.

1. Mac Mighty

2. Mac Superior

3. Mercer Culinary Renaissance

4. Yasuhiko Fujiwara

5. Sakai Takayuki Kengata

6. Tojiro DP FU-503

7. Kiyokane Kurouchi

8. Misono UX10

9. Global G-48

10. Victorinox Fibrox Pro

Editor's Notes

October 25, 2018:

Tons of models to navigate here. Lots of well-known Western brands will fall short in santokus, so I made sure to thoroughly vet the less-known brands. Topped the list with one high-end, one great value, and one low-budget option.

Last updated on October 26, 2018 by Christopher Thomas

Building PCs, remodeling, and cooking since he was young, quasi-renowned trumpeter Christopher Thomas traveled the USA performing at and organizing shows from an early age. His work experiences led him to open a catering company, eventually becoming a sous chef in several fine LA restaurants. He enjoys all sorts of barely necessary gadgets, specialty computing, cutting-edge video games, and modern social policy. He has given talks on debunking pseudoscience, the Dunning-Kruger effect, culinary technique, and traveling. After two decades of product and market research, Chris has a keen sense of what people want to know and how to explain it clearly. He delights in parsing complex subjects for anyone who will listen -- because teaching is the best way to ensure that you understand things yourself.


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