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Santoku knives - What are they?One knife that has gained rapid popularity in the kitchens of amateur and professional chefs is the Santoku knife. Thanks to celebrity chef, Rachael Ray of the Food Network, these Asian knives are now available in cutlery and kitchen stores online and locally. Perhaps the greatest appeal to this knife design is that like a chef's knife, Santoku knives are very versatile for dicing, mincing and slicing. People with smaller hands, especially females tend to like the handle and feel this cutlery offers. About Santoku designOriginating in Japan, the Santoku resembles a cross between the chef
knife and meat cleaver. Santoku is a good multipurpose culinary knifeFeatures to look for. Here are some culinary tasks for which the Santoku does well:
To buy a good Santoku you don't need to spend an arm and a leg. However, there are many models to choose and you're better off testing out several kinds before buying. Note the differences: blade length, curvature of the blade, comfort of the handle, balance and sharpness. Choose based on what is comfortable and will meet your demands on the cutting board. Learn more about favorite Santoku brands |
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