Knives★ 4.7Jan 12, 2026
Best Santoku Knife: Japanese Precision
The santoku is a versatile Japanese knife. We tested the top options for home cooks.
Japanese Precision
The santoku meaning "three virtues" excels at slicing, dicing, and mincing. We tested the top santoku knives to find the best for home cooks.
Our Top Pick: Shun Classic Santoku
The Shun Classic offers exceptional sharpness and the hollow edge reduces friction for cleaner cuts. It's lightweight and perfectly balanced.
Best Value: Victorinox Swiss Classic Santoku
Victorinox delivers again with an affordable option that outperforms knives twice its price.