Gyuto and Santoku knives have several similarities, especially when it comes to their versatility, as compared to options like the Nakiri which is specialised for cutting vegetables. However, there are distinguishable differences between the two. For one, the Gyuto knife tends to have a longer blade, a curved edge and a sharper tip, making it the perfect choice for back-and-forth rocking cutting methods. The Santoku knife, on the other hand, has a shorter blade, and less of a sharp tip.