Sakai Takayuki Aogami Super Kurouchi Kengata Santoku 160mm Handle Material_Wengewood Bunkas and Santokus are very

Bunkas and Santokus are very popular among home cooks due to their versatility and to them having a slightly smaller size than a gyuto

4mm distal taper to 2

Their flat blade shape and thin profile make them ideal for making clean cuts though hard and soft vegetables

This creates a much sharper point capable of more fine tip work then its brother the santoku

For the money you can't go wrong with one of these

Sakai Takayuki Aogami Super Kurouchi Kengata Santoku 160mm Handle Material_Wengewood Bunkas and Santokus are veryTotal Knife Length: 300mm 11. 8 inch Blade Length Tip to Heel: 160mm 6. 3 Inch Blade Height: 44mm 1. 7 inch Blade Width at spine: 1. 8mm . 071 inch Total Weight: 130 grams 4. 5 ounces Steel Type: Aogami Super Stainless clad Rockwell Hardness: 63 65 Handle Materials: Japanese Zelkova Mahogany ferrule Light and nimble these AS Kurouchi knives make great everyday use knives with excellent edge retention. *The Santoku Bocho (meaning "three Virtues" or