Definition:
Means 'three virtues' and has Japanese historical significance.
The word Santoku defines the style and design of a culinary knife, which could be compared to a small narrow-bladed cleaver, usually with a 5" to 7" blade length and a granton edge. The Santoku-designed knife is very comfortable and well-balanced.
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Santoku knives are quite popular because they are extremely sharp and terrific for chopping, dicing and mincing. They are either sold alone, or are included in cutlery sets. See What is a Santoku Knife? for more detail about these knives.
