Free Shipping
Made In USA
Santoku Knives
The santoku knife is Japan's answer to the Western chef knife — a versatile, flat-profiled blade designed for three tasks: slicing, dicing, and mincing. That's what "santoku" translates to, and it's exactly what this knife does best. If you've been wondering what a santoku knife is or what you'd use one for, think of it as a lighter, more agile alternative to a traditional chef knife that excels at precise, straight-down cuts rather than the rocking motion Western blades are built around.
The santoku knife vs chef knife debate comes down to technique and preference. A santoku runs shorter — typically 5 to 7 inches — with a wider blade and a flatter edge profile. That geometry gives you more knuckle clearance on the cutting board and makes it a natural fit for push-cutting through vegetables, thin-slicing proteins, and handling the kind of repetitive prep work that rewards a nimble blade. Many cooks keep both in rotation and reach for whichever fits the task.
DLT Trading carries santoku knives from brands that understand Japanese blade design. Victorinox offers an accessible entry point with dependable steel and balance. Shun delivers traditional Japanese craftsmanship with premium materials and hand-finished edges. Spyderco and Microtech bring their signature approach to steel selection and ergonomics, while Kershaw and Demko round out a lineup built for cooks who care about what's in their hand.
Whether you're looking for your first santoku or adding a Japanese chef knife to a well-built collection, you'll find it here.