- $19.95 This color-coded knife series is made exclusively for Williams-Sonoma by Kai, one of Japan's largest and most historic cutlery companies. This santoku knife adds bright color to food prep combined with super-sharp performance, lightweight handling and easy dishwasher cleaning. The Asian-style santoku works well for any job for which you would use a chefs knife, yet the shorter length and blade design make it highly maneuverable.
- $199.95 – $249.95 The Kikuichi history of fine craftsmanship dates back to 12th century Japan, when an ancestor became a swordsmith for the emperor, marking each sword with the monarchs chrysanthemum symbol. Today this proud tradition of metalwork continues with beautiful cutlery etched with this enduring emblem. Handcrafted in Japan, their santoku combines the functions of a chefs knife and cleaver.
- Sugg. Price: $97.50 – $112.50 Our Price: $78.00 – $90.00 This knife is crafted by Lamson & Goodnow, the oldest cutlery maker in America, using techniques handed down by the company's original bladesmiths, many of whom hailed from the famed knife-making city of Solingen, Germany. Featuring a high-carbon stainless-steel blade, each knife is hand assembled and finished for optimal performance. This santoku knife, available in 5" and 7" sizes, excels for slicing, dicing and mincing vegetables, meats and fish.
- Sugg. Price: $413.00 – $500.00 Our Price: $329.95 – $399.95 The Shun Fuji santoku's razor-thin, lightweight blade makes for extremely fast, agile chopping and slicing ideal for precision cuts and mincing. Every curve and line has been meticulously hand-smoothed for precise performance without bruising or tearing delicate foods. Inspired by the high-performance knives used by Japanese chefs, our exclusive Shun Fuji collection represents the very best in cutlery craftsmanship and technology.
- Sugg. Price: $375.00 Our Price: $299.95 This western-style knife is part of the Reserve collection from Shun and is as beautiful to behold as it is a pleasure to use. A versatile knife for chopping and slicing, the santoku combines the benefits of a cleaver and a chef's knife. Striking in its design, the colorful charcoal and crimson PakkaWood handle is contoured for comfort and has an inlaid mosaic crest. Handcrafted in the style of western cutlery, the knife has a fully forged blade that provides added balance when making precision cuts.
- Sugg. Price: $100.00 Our Price: $79.95 In its seventh-generation of family ownership, Wsthof has been making some of the finest kitchen cutlery in the world since 1814. The Gourmet line features precision stainless-steel blades that resist stains and rust and hold an exceedingly sharp edge. The santoku knifes signature sheeps foot tip allows for a more linear edge from heel to tip than a typical chefs knife and the indentations along the side of the blade reduce sticking. Its ideal for slicing, dicing and mincing.
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