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Nakiri vs Santoku: Which Suits Your Vegetable Prep?

Illustration of a rectangular nakiri and curved-tip santoku on a wooden board with cabbage, carrot and cucumber

Compare nakiri and santoku for everyday vegetable preparation, cutting motions and versatility, and decide whether you need both.