Santoku blades are rapidly becoming a favorite. As we our diets become more and more plant based especially. This is a knife that will make short work of any fruit or vegetable that it comes in contact with. The wide blade makes for stable cutting no matter what you are working on. Zucchini length-wise? No problem. Large tomato or onion crosswise? No problem. Butternut squash? No problem. A santoku blade is the one I use for vegetables, almost daily.

This Pro 7-inch is a perfect example of great santoku. It is made with one of Zwilling’s best quality steels so it will its edge as well as stand up to a lifetime of use. The innovative angled bolster is easy to grip, keeping the thumb and forefinger in the correct position for maximum control. And it has the hollow grooves that reduce friction and cuts down on the food riding up the blade and getting in the way.