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18 Best Santoku Knives of 2022 – Romance University

After hours researching and comparing all models on the market, Romance University finds out Top 18 Best Santoku Knives of 2022. Check our ranking below.

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SaleRank No. #1
imarku Chef Knife 7 Inch Kitchen Knife Ultra Sharp Santoku Knife - 7Cr17Mov Japanese Chefs Knife, Kitchen Gadgets 2024, Birthday Gifts for Women Him Her, Mens Gifts for Dad with High-End Gift Box
  • Professional Santoku Knife: This imarku Super Sharp Santoku Knife is made of Jananese HC stainless steel that resists rust, corrosion, and discoloration. It can be used for your daily kitchen tasks of chopping, slicing, dicing, and mincing of all kinds of meat, vegetables, fruits, and bread. It is suitable for both home and restaurant kitchens.
  • Ultra-Sharp Edge: Sharpness is key. The professional knife blade polishing makes this Japanese knife be more sharper than others, and it has been proven its ability to withstand the rigors of tough restaurant use. The thickness of this kitchen knife is 2.5mm. Its hand-polished edge is 15-18 degrees per side, which is sturdy and sharp to get the job done perfectly.
  • Hollow Edge Design: The 7-inch santoku chef knife scalloped hollow edge is add gap between the knife blade and the material being cut, keeping things from sticking to the knife blade, special for slicing, dicing, and mincing.
  • Ergonomic Design: Advanced Pakkawood Handle manufacturing process minimizes wrist tension while providing a secure, comfortable grip no matter your hand size or where you grip. Special texture, smoothly. Compare to other Pakkawood, it is way more stable and sanitary, No expantion, no crack like traditional wood and pakkawood handle, which asures you the best food safety.
  • The Perfect Gifts: The knife comes in a high-end black gift box, making it the perfect gift for whoever you love. Our kitchen knife product provides worry-free purchasing for customers with our after-sales support offering a 3-month free refund and 1-year free exchange service.
SaleRank No. #2
HENCKELS Solution Razor-Sharp 2-pc Knife Set, Santoku Knife 5 Inch, Santoku Knife 7 Inch, German Engineered Informed by 100+ Years of Mastery, Stainless Steel
  • ULTRA-SHARP BLADES: Superior professional-level sharpness that ensures precision cutting.
  • THE LAST KNIFE YOU’LL EVER NEED TO BUY: German Engineered Knife Informed by over 100 Years of Mastery. HENCKELS knives are built to last.
  • EFFORTLESS CUTTING: Enjoy easy meal prep and paper-thin cuts with minimal effort with this lightweight, easy-to-use knife.
  • SET INCLUDES: 5.5-inch Henckels Santoku Knife and 7-inch Henckels Santoku Knife
  • QUICK CLEAN UP: No-fuss cleanup, in the dishwasher or by hand. Stain and rust-free blades.
SaleRank No. #3
HOSHANHO 7 Inch Japanese Chef Knife, Ultra Sharp High Carbon Stainless Steel AUS-10 Kitchen Knife, Professional Santoku Knives with Ergonomic Pakkawood Handle
  • 【Ultra-tough Stainless Steel Blade】The whole blade forged with triple-layer laminated steel, made of high-end Japanese steel AUS-10, which can withstands cold, heat, and corrosion for long-term use. It's hardness reaches 62HRC, the steel contains about 0.9% carbon, making it two times as hard as other knives in its class.
  • 【Unique & Fashion Design】Our kitchen knife comes with frosted design, unique polishing technology and hand sharpened 15° blade angle make thinner cuts, accomplishing a variety of difficult tasks in the kitchen with more precision. Double-side groove design can reduce cutting resistance and prevent food sticking.
  • 【Ergonomic Pakkawood Handle】This HOSHANHO chef knife adopted with smooth and ergonomic handle, ensuring optimum comfort, control, and agility. The knife's handle is made from African pakkawood, which will not be cracked by thermal expansion and is durable.
  • 【Versatile Chef's Knife】This Japanese Santoku knife is suitable for home and professional use, chopping, slicing, dicing, and is also suitable for cutting fruits, bread, vegetables, fillets or meats etc, easily do your daily kitchen tasks.
  • 【Perfect Gifts】HOSHANHO sharp knife packaged with a luxurious gift box. It is suitable for both home and restaurant kitchen, is perfect gift for any cook or knife enthusiast as a wedding gift, housewarming gift, christmas present.
SaleRank No. #4
HENCKELS Forged Elite Razor-Sharp 2-Piece Santoku Knife Set, German Engineered Informed by 100+ Years of Mastery
  • Western style blades are precisely honed for an extremely sharp and lasting cutting edge
  • Forged full bolster adds weight and ensures ease of use
  • Ergonomic molded polypropylene handles
  • Precision forged from high-carbon German stainless steel for strength and durability
  • Perfect combo for controlled and precise carving of roasts and baked poultry
SaleRank No. #5
Mercer Culinary M20707 Genesis 7-Inch Santoku Knife,Black
  • QUALITY CONSTRUCTION: Knife is precision-forged with high-carbon German steel for better durability, and taper-ground edge allows for increased efficiency when cutting along with incredible long-lasting sharpness
  • SUPERIOR DESIGN: The finest handle in forged cutlery; built to last ergonomic handle offers comfort and a non-slip grip, even with wet hands
  • BEST USE: The perfect knife for chopping, mincing, and cutting. Ideal for dicing onions, mincing shallots, chopping herbs, crushing garlic, and shredding cabbage
  • EASY CARE: To maximize the performance and longevity of your knife, carefully wash cutlery by hand with warm water and mild soap; rinse and dry completely with a soft towel. Do not place in dishwasher or submerge for long periods of time
  • MERCER CULINARY GENESIS SERIES: Never stop experimenting in the kitchen; this Genesis knife is essential in every kitchen, perfect for professional use or the home cooking enthusiast
Rank No. #6
WÜSTHOF Gourmet 7" Hollow Edge Santoku Knife,Black
  • WÜSTHOF GOURMET SERIES – 7" Santoku Knife with synthetic polypropylene handles that resist fading, discoloration, heat and impact. Precisely laser-cut stamped knives offer superb quality and value
  • RAZOR SHARP – High Carbon Stainless Steel Blades, precisely cut with the latest state of the art technology for incredible sharpness and easy maintenance. WÜSTHOF kitchen knives are Hand Wash Only
  • WÜSTHOF SANTOKU KNIFE – The GOURMET 7" Hollow Edge Santoku Knife is designed with a thinner blade than the traditional chef’s knife, at a 10 cutting edge, and gradually curves up at the very end providing a straighter edge. The hollow edge is crafted with evenly spaced vertical indentations, which create small air pockets between the blade and the food that gently pushes food off the blade
  • DURABLE – WÜSTHOF Cutlery is crafted to resist corrosion and dulling. This German made Kitchen Knife set Comes with a limited Lifetime Warranty
  • CENTURIES OF TRADITION – Family owned for seven generations, WÜSTHOF was founded in Solingen, Germany over 200 years ago. WÜSTHOF’s cutlery carries the Solingen name, a designation reserved for products that meet the strictest quality standards
SaleRank No. #7
Farberware Edgekeeper 5-Inch Santoku Knife with Self-Sharpening Blade Cover, High Carbon-Stainless Steel Kitchen Knife with Ergonomic Handle, Razor-Sharp Knife, Black
  • CUTLERY ESSENTIALS: This 5-Inch Santoku Knife is ideal for everyday food prep tasks. This multi-purpose knife features oval indentations that prevent food from sticking to the blade, making it the ideal choice for precision cuts and chopping.
  • SELF-SHARPENING BLADE COVER: The EdgeKeeper protective sheath features a built-in sharpener designed to sharpen blade edges with every use. This feature ensures the blades retain their razor-sharp edge.
  • HIGH-QUALITY BLADE: This knife features a high-carbon, stainless steel blade which ensure the knife retains its ultra-sharp edge and making food prep effortless.
  • COMFORT GRIP: Ergonomically designed for a comfortable grip; this knife is designed for chopping, dicing, and mincing.
  • EASY CARE: Hand wash with warm water and a mild detergent; rinse and dry immediately; wipe protective blade cover as needed with a damp cloth.
SaleRank No. #8
Bloomhouse - Oprah's Favorite Things - 7 Inch German Steel Santoku Knife W/Italian Olive Wood Forged Handle
  • NOURISH IS OUR NATURE: bloomhouse is a collection of modern-day kitchen and dining pieces that empower spirits, honor our Earth and celebrate its people. Driven by a responsible, nature-positive ethos, bloomhouse aspires to share a lifestyle that's good for you and good for the planet.
  • ONE TREE PLANTED PER SET SOLD: In partnership with One Tree Planted, bloomhouse will also plant a tree around the world for every piece sold in an effort to keep our planet healthy and thriving and encourage acts of kindness and moments of growth.
  • WHAT'S IN THE BOX: One 7-inch German Steel santoku knife with Italian Olive Wood handle
  • FORGED WITH A PURPOSE: Granton-edged santoku knife promotes nonstick slicing, mincing and dicing
  • HIGH-CARBON, HIGH QUALITY: Perfectly-balanced, high-carbon German Steel blade offers superior strength and easy alignment.
SaleRank No. #9
HENCKELS Forged Accent Razor-Sharp 2-pc Knife Set, Santoku Knife 5 Inch, Santoku Knife 7 Inch, German Engineered Informed by 100+ Years of Mastery,Black
  • STAYS SHARP LONGER: Professional, satin-finished blade boasts precision cutting and is finely honed for long-lasting sharpness.
  • THE LAST KNIFE YOU’LL EVER NEED TO BUY: German Engineered Knife Informed by over 100 Years of Mastery. HENCKELS knives are built to last.
  • DURABLE AND BALANCED: Forged bolster construction offers durability and balance and a seamless transition from blade to handle.
  • SET INCLUDES: 5-inch Henckels Santoku Knife and 7-inch Henckels Santoku Knife.
  • PERFECT FOR DETAILED KITCHEN TASKS: Excels at three cutting techniques: expertly mince garlic, slice cucumber, dice onions, and more.
SaleRank No. #10
WÜSTHOF Classic 7" Santoku Knife
  • KITCHEN WORKHORSE – The WÜSTHOF 7” Classic Santoku is essential for preparing any meal. This all-purpose cook’s knife can be used for chopping, mincing, slicing and dicing
  • WÜSTHOF CLASSIC SERIES – The Full Tang, Triple Riveted handles of the Classic Line offer the widest range of cutlery that can satisfy every home cook or professional chef. The WÜSTHOF Classic Series has been our best-selling series for generations
  • PRECISION FORGED – The 7” Santoku is forged from a single block of High Carbon Stainless Steel and tempered to 58-degree HRC. The Precision Edge Technology (PEtec) yields a blade that is 20% sharper with twice the edge retention than previous models. WÜSTHOF Classic Series Knives feature a full bolster and finger guard
  • RAZOR SHARP – High Carbon Stainless Steel Blades, precisely cut with the latest state of the art technology for incredible sharpness and easy maintenance. WÜSTHOF kitchen knives are Hand Wash Only
  • CENTURIES OF TRADITION – Family owned for seven generations, WÜSTHOF was founded in Solingen, Germany over 200 years ago. WÜSTHOF’s cutlery carries the Solingen name, a designation reserved for products that meet the strictest quality standards
Rank No. #11
Babish High-Carbon 1.4116 German Steel Cutlery, 6.5" Santoku Kitchen Knife
  • Forged from a single piece of high-carbon 1.4116 German steel
  • Tempered, ground, and polished for maximum sharpness
  • Full-tang handle provides a balanced, comfortable grip
  • Granton edge reduces drag and food sticking to the blade
  • Ideal for slicing, dicing, mincing, and chopping all food types
SaleRank No. #12
HOSHANHO Damascus Santoku Knife 7 Inch, Professional Japanese Damascus Super Steel Kitchen Knife, Cooking Knife with Durable Ergonomic Olive Wood Handle
  • 【Professional Japanese VG-10 Steel Core】Santoku knife is made of VG-10 steel core that has high hardness(62HRC), anti-corrosion, and wear-resistant features. With vacuum heat-treatment and nitrogen cryogenic tempering, it ensures knifes extreme strength and durability.
  • 【Unique Grooves Reduces Design】Chopping knife is forged many times to achieve a unique and very beautiful natural casting texture. The special grooves design reduces the contact surface between food and blade, it prevents food from sticking on the blade and provides maximized the slicing efficiency.
  • 【High-standard Craftsmanship】Damascus kitchen knives smiths hand sharpen the screamingly sharp edge with traditional Honbazuke method to be 15° degree per side to achieve super sharpness (6-8 N). Producing razor sharp blades for an effortless slicing experience.
  • 【Natural Olive Wood Handle】Chef knife handle adopts nature olive wood which is much more durable and solider. The ergonomic arc design has excellent balance and comfortable to release the fatigue from holding the knife for a long time, make it perfect for everyday use.
  • 【Great Choice to You 】Cooking knife blade is 7 inch long, 2.5mm thickness, It is ideal for your daily cooking and suitable for preparing all types of cuisine. HOSHANHO chef knife will be packed in a beautiful gift box, making this knife a perfect gift for yourself and others.
SaleRank No. #13
Shun Classic Blonde 7” Santoku Knife, Blonde PakkaWood Handle, Full Tang VG-MAX Blade
  • SANTOKU KNIFE: The Shun 7-inch Classic Blonde Santoku knife is an Asian-inspired cooking knife that's a favorite among cooks for its ability to easily handle all the basic kitchen cutting tasks.
  • VERSATILE KNIFE: This kitchen knife is shorter than a standard chef's knife, light, agile and easy to maneuver with just enough belly curve for rocking cuts.
  • HIGH-QUALITY CONSTRUCTION: Constructed with Shun's proprietary VG-MAX cutting core and clad in 68 layers of stainless Damascus, this santoku knife is corrosion and stain resistant with a strong, razor-sharp edge.
  • COMFORTABLE HANDLE: The D-shaped, blonde Pakkawood handle is durable, beautiful, doesn't harbor bacteria, and comfortable to use for both left- and right-handed users.
  • TRADITIONAL, ARTISAN CUTLERY: Inspired by the traditions of ancient Japan, Shun knives are handcrafted by highly skilled artisans to produce blades of unparalleled quality and beauty.
SaleRank No. #14
ENOKING Japanese Santoku Knife 7 Inch, High Carbon Steel Hand Forged Japanese Knife, 5 Layers 9CR18MOV Kitchen Chef Knife, Chopping Knife with Octagonal Rosewood Handle (Gift Box)
  • 【High Carbon Japanese Steel】 Preferred high carbon steel provides this japanese chefs knife better durability and toughness, even when cutting tough foods will not notch, while also possessing wear resistance and corrosion resistance. Even after cutting lemon and other ingredients, it will not rust, which makes the japanese kitchen knife last longer life and can meet all your cutting tasks in the kitchen.
  • 【Traditional Hand Forged Technology】Inheriting thousands of years of Japanese ancient forging technology, handmade hammers create unique exquisite patterns. Each sharp kitchen knife blade is personally ground, high-temperature hardened and quenched by artisans who have been in the industry for decades. The 5-layer japanese knife surface stitching hammering enhances the robustness of the blade to the fullest extent possible.
  • 【Rosewood Octagonal Handle】Imported rosewood combined with octagonal knife handle design, minimized the numbness of grasping the handle for a long time, greatly improving the efficiency of handling various foods. This sharp chopping knife can perfectly adapt to cutting and pulling from different angles, and the handle will be coated with special oil. Without worrying about slipping off when water washing.
  • 【Exquisite Box & Ideal Gift】Each santoku knife japan will be fixed in customized foam-rubber and packed in exquisite box, decent appearance and appropriate size make this kitchen chopping knife be perfect gift present for Christmas, Birthday, Valentine's Day, for your families, friends, lover.
  • 【Exceptional Balance and Stability】 There is perfect between the blade and handle, means the maximized achieved stability of knife, greatly improving the safety and long-lasting durability of the knife, please wash and dry the knife santoku with water every time you use it and place it in a dry place.
Rank No. #15
imarku Santoku Knife Chef Knife 5 inch Ultra Sharp Asian Knife Japanese Chef Knife - Japanese SUS440A Stainless Steel - Ergonomic Pakkawood Handle, Best Choice for Home Kitchen
  • PROFESSIONAL SANTOKU KNIFE: imarku Super Sharp Santoku Knife is made of German high carbon stainless steel that resists rust, corrosion, and discoloration. And the unique anti-stick food design on the blade can reduce cutting resistance and effectively prevent food from sticking to the knife blade
  • ULTRA-SHARP EDGE: The professional hand-polished edge up to 15-18 degrees per side, which makes this Japanese knife be more sharper than other chef knife, and it has been proven its ability to withstand the rigors of tough restaurant use. The thickness of this kitchen knife is 2.3mm. Providing excellent sharpness and durability to get the job done perfectly
  • UNPARALLELED ADVANTAGES: Compared with the orther 7-inch Santoku knife, imarku 5-inch Santoku knife has stronger maneuverability. The shorter blade makes the cutting force converge at the edge of the blade to achieve the best cutting accuracy and realize Ultra-thin cutting
  • ERGONOMIC DESIGN: The Pakkawood handle minimizes wrist tension while providing a secure, comfortable grip no matter your hand size or where you grip. Even after prolonged use, your palm and wrist will not fatigue. Ideal for both people who cook frequently and those who just like preparing snacks
  • THE BEST GIFT: The cooking knife comes in a high-quality black gift box, High-end gift box making it the perfect gift for whoever you love. This knife can be used for cutting all kinds of meat, vegetables, fruits, and bread. It is suitable for both home and restaurant kitchens
Rank No. #16
MITSUMOTO SAKARI 7 inch Japanese Santoku Chef Knife, High Carbon Stainless Steel Kitchen Cooking Knife, Professional Hand Forged Chef's Knives (Rosewood Handle & Gift Box)
  • [Traditional Japanese Hand Forging] Professional Japanese chef's knife inherits the traditional Japanese hand forging method; combined with advanced technology and materials. Through the knifemaker's manual fine knife shape and pounding out the gorgeous pounding texture; into the perfect forging art and craftsmanship. Insist on completing a perfect kitchen chef's knife through 45 days of hand forging.
  • [High Quality Cooking Chef Knives] Santoku chef knife is made of 3 layers of top grade 9CR18MOV high carbon steel with precision quenching and vacuum cold nitrogen treatment. It greatly enhances the characteristics of corrosion resistance, rust prevention and toughness; the hardness is up to 58±2HRC. 2.6mm ultra-thin sharp blade can keep the ideal ripeness of fruits, vegetables in the best condition and meat in the most delicious moment when cutting.
  • [Solid Rosewood Knife Handle] The Japanese high carbon knife is made of precious summer sourwood wood from Southeast Asia. And features an ergonomically designed octagonal balanced wood handle; minimizing wrist tension and different aspects giving you great flexibility to adjust your cutting angle; while providing a secure, comfortable grip.
  • [Perfect Cooking Cookware Gift Choice] Japanese knives combine high-end materials and first-class craftsmanship; perfect for home cooks and professional chefs alike. And with professional gift box packaging is the perfect gift for family and friends at Christmas, weddings, birthdays, Father's Day, Mother's Day.
  • [High Carbon Knives Important Notes] MITSUMOTO SAKARI products pass strict quality audits. If you find any quality problems with the chef's knife, please provide your suggestions to us promptly. Our professional service team will give you a satisfactory answer.
Rank No. #17
KitchenAid Gourmet Forged Triple Rivet Santoku Knife Set with Custom-Fit Blade Covers, 7-inch Santoku Knife, 5-inch Santoku Knife, 2-Piece Set, High-Carbon Japanese Stainless Steel Blades, Black
  • CUTLERY ESSENTIAL: These KitchenAid santoku knives are a must have for everyday meal prep. The ridges on the blades are specially designed to prevent foods from sticking while you slice, making them perfect for chopping and dicing vegetables. Set includes: 7-inch santoku knife and 5-inch santoku knife.
  • LONG-LASTING SHARPNESS: Forged knives are expertly crafted using semi-polished, imported high-carbon Japanese steel, hardened and tempered to provide a long-lasting edge for a professional, quality cut every time.
  • ERGONOMIC HANDLE: Constructed for perfect stability and control, the eastern-style ergonomic handles are well-balanced and feature a triple-riveted construction for a secure, comfortable grip.
  • BLADE COVERS: Includes custom-fit blade covers for secure, safe storage.
  • EASY CARE: KitchenAid knives are top rack dishwasher safe. To extend the life of your cutlery, hand washing is recommended. Dry immediately.
SaleRank No. #18
Zwilling J.A. Henckels Twin Signature Chinese Chef Knife, Santoku Knife 7 Inch,Stainless Steel, Black
  • ULTRA RAZOR-SHARP: ZWILLING knives start out razor-sharp and stay sharper longer, even with minimal care. 57 Rockwell Hardness = excellent edge retention. Edge angle 15 degrees per side.
  • THE LAST KNIFE YOU’LL EVER NEED TO BUY: Zwilling knives are built to last. They are German engineered informed by almost 300 Years of masterful knife making.
  • WE KNOW MORE ABOUT KNIVES THAN ANYONE ELSE IN THE WORLD: ZWILLING has been making knives since 1731 in the renowned “City of Blades” Solingen, Germany and we are constantly innovating to bring you the best knives possible.
  • LARGEST MANUFACTURER OF KNIVES GLOBALLY: As the largest manufacturer of knives globally, we own our factories so we can control the quality at every step of production.
  • SUPERIOR CRAFTMANSHIP: Special formulated German stainless steel perfected for almost 300 years. Ice-hardened FRIODUR blade starts sharper, stays sharper longer, and has superior resilience. Made in Company Owned German Factory.

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