Find my knifebetaSantoku
三徳A santoku is an all-purpose Japanese kitchen knife for meat, fish and vegetables.
Price guide
Typical price (median across shops): ¥26,600
Number of the 6 Tokyo shops with official online stores that list a Santoku in each range (retrieved 2026-11-15).
Shops that carry it
Range checked on official site (2026-11-14)
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- Best for
- Meat, fish and veg in one
- Length
- 165–180 mm
- Edge
- Double bevel
- Steel
- Stainless
- Care
- Easyguide
- Price
- ¥10,000–20,000 is the home sweet spot (JKL)
Shorter, wider, rounded tip. Veg, meat and fish in one
In Japan, the everyday all-purpose knife is the santoku. The gyuto is the Western chef's knife, also used for almost everything.
Sources: Wikipedia (Santoku / 包丁 / 牛刀 / Chef's knife)
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Common questions
What is a santoku?
A santoku is an all-purpose Japanese kitchen knife for meat, fish and vegetables.
What size is a Santoku?
Typically 165–180 mm.
Is a Santoku single or double bevel?
Double bevel.
How much does a Santoku cost?
¥10,000–20,000 is the home sweet spot (JKL)
Where can I buy a Santoku in Tokyo?
This page lists specialist Tokyo shops in our provisional ranking. The method is published.
Updated: 2026-11-15
