Best Santoku Knife
Mac Knife Hollow Edge Santoku 6.5-Inch
$125-$135A versatile santoku that glides through everything with its hollow-edge design and compact blade. Real users and professional cooks praise it as the perfect bridge between Japanese and Western knife styles.
what experts say
- >“Santoku knives may seem niche, but they're actually a versatile blade suited to newbie cooks and pro chefs alike. When I tested them, I fell in love with this one from Mac: It glides through everything like a hot knife through butter.”— Serious Eats Editor
pros & cons
[+] what's great
- +Glides through all ingredients like a hot knife through butter
- +Compact 6.5-inch blade makes it easy to control for both beginners and pros
- +Hollow edge (Granton edge) prevents food from sticking to the blade
- +Versatile design suited to both newbie cooks and professional chefs
[-] what's not
- -Flat blade shape requires push-cut motion rather than rocking motion
- -May require adjustment for cooks accustomed to curved Western chef's knives
- -Hollow edge requires careful maintenance to preserve effectiveness
- -Premium price at $129 for a specialty blade
