Tool:Santoku Knife

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A Santoku knife

The santoku bōchō (or bunka bōchō) is a general-purpose kitchen knife originating in Japan.

Characteristics

  • Blade Length: Its blade is typically between 13 and 20 centimetres (5 to 8 inches) long.
  • Profile: It has a flat edge and a sheep's foot-tipped blade that curves down at an angle approaching 60 degrees at the point.

Primary Uses

  • Precision slicing and dicing of vegetables.
  • Chopping herbs and mincing aromatics.

See Also