Santoku knives are a Japanese-style knife capable of handling all the basic cutting tasks you would use a chef's knife for. The blade is slightly shorter than a typical chef's knife, which makes it incredibly easy to maneuver in any size kitchen. It's hollow ground draws the work against the blade and toward the edge before the flat surfaces, which is why many knife lovers prefera hollow edge for slicing and skinning. This knife is ideal for a chef with smaller hands, or for a chef who simply prefers a more compact blade.
