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Japanese Knife Care & Buying Guides

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.

Santoku vs Gyuto: Choosing a Knife for a Small Kitchen

Itami Matsumoto 7-inch Santoku knife with a dark wood handle and wavy patterned blade

Compare santoku and gyuto by blade length, board space, cutting motion and everyday meals to choose a practical main knife for a small kitchen.