 | Viking specialty knives are designed for a specific task and the Santoku Knife is certainly no exception. This knife is made to the same standards as other Viking cutlery but with a design made specially to chop, dice and mince with ease, as it is known for it's sharp edges that enhance its cutting performance. The hollow ground design not only adds style, but helps to release thin slices and sticky food after slicing. If you have small hands, or find a cleaver a little overwhelming, a Santoku knife is a good alternative, providing comfortable control and excellent cutting performance. Features: 5-in. Hollow Ground Blade Hollow-Ground Dimples Create Air Pockets and Reduce Drag When Cutting Delicate Fish/Meat High-Carbon-Chronium-Vanadium Stainless Steel One Piece Hot Drop Forged Method of Manufacture Full Tang Running the Length of the Handle Hand Ground Cutting Edge for Optimum Performance Ice-Hardened Stainless Steel to Increase Durability and Retain Sharpness Polyxymethylene Handles with Fiberglass Reinforcement Triple Rivet Handle Construction Handmade in Solingen, Germany with Authentic Old World Craftsmanship Dishwasher Safe, but Hand Washing Recommended for Best Appearance Lifetime Warranty Against Manufacturing Defects Viking Range Corporation manufactures and markets a wide range of professional kitchen appliances for home use. The private company, based in Greenwood, Mississippi, is best known for it upscale ranges, but also offers ovens, refrigerators, freezers, dishwashers, disposals, and ventilation products. In addition, Viking offers professional-grade countertop appliances such as a blender and stand mixer, a line of cookware and cutlery, and a complete set of outdoor cooking products, including gas grills with hoods, warming drawers, gas woks, outdoor refrigerated beverage centers, stainless steel cabinets, as well as professional barbecue tool sets and gloves. Viking maintains three factories in Greenwood, and operates a dozen Viking Culinary Arts Centers across the country, where cooking lessons are given and the company's products are available for purchase. The company's products are also sold through high-end dealers, housing contractors, and kitchen specialists. Internationally, Viking products are retailed in more than 80 countries. Price: $103.95 |
 | Hand-forged from premium quality high carbon, no-stain German steel, new Calphalon Contemporary Cutlery features a sleek, ergonomically contoured grip handle. A full tang design provides better balance and superior strength. In addition, the name of each knife is etched into the end of its handle, so there's never a doubt which knife you're pulling out of the block. Contemporary cutlery is backed by a lifetime warranty. Price: $29.95 |
 | Nestled in its own bamboo storage box, this knife set is the perfect gift for the gourmet cook. Inside, two knives cover all your cutting, chopping and peeling tasks: a 5-in. hollow edge santoku knife and a 3-in. straight paring knife. The santoku, similar to the chef's knife, can be used for slicing onions, cutting melon or mincing herbs; the paring knife removes skins from potatoes or apples. Both are from Wusthof's Classic line, offering high-carbon stainless steel blades that are hardened to maintain a sharp edge and full tangs that provide perfect balance. The precision forged knives also come with triple-riveted, high-impact composition handles that fit comfortably in the hand. List Price: $ Price: $159.95   |
 | The Santoku knife is a Japanese chef's all-purpose knife, the equivalent of a European chef's knife. "San" means three and "toku" means good things. It cuts everything: onions, vegetables, cabbage, fruit, herbs and meat. And because of the blade's shape (which facilitates "rocking"), it's also ideal for mincing and dicing. About Wusthof and Culinar…Introduced in 1999, the Culinar series features an elegant satin finish throughout. The blade, bolster and tang seamlessly blend into the 18/10 stainless steel handle. Precision forged in Solingen, Germany since 1814, Wusthof knives are designed for maximum strength, safety, balance and heft. Precision forging and single piece construction mean no stamping, welding or shortcuts - only solid quality you can feel. List Price: $ Price: $139.95 |
 | From the Twin Signature line by Henckels, this santoku knife is similar to the chef's knife. Use it for slicing, mincing and chopping. The indentations on the blade prevent food from sticking as you cut. Made in Germany, each Twin Signature knife features a hand-honed, laser-sharpened blade using Henckels signature FRIODUR high-carbon, ice-hardened process for producing quality stainless steel knives. The ergonomic handle has a traditional three-rivet construction encompassing a full tang for high durability. List Price: $ Price: $45.95 |
 | Anolon brings innovative excellence to a cutting edge line of professional cutlery, Analon Advanced Cutlery. Hand-crafted to fine quality, the German carbon steel blade is ice-hardened, staying sharp and is stain and rust resistant. The innovative glass finished edge provides a smooth edge, perfectly angled for a cleaner, sharper cut. A perfectly forged full tang construction with a counter balance cap offers exceptional durability and the perfect weight and balance, ensuring precision and control. The special rounded blade spine provides extra comfort and the unique Anolon SureGrip™ Santoprene® handle's ergonomic design is durable and provides a soft, confident grip. Handwash and dry immediately to retain its quality and shine. List Price: $ Price: $29.95 |
 | Two basic knives you'll reach for time and time again as you chop, slice, mince and peel. From Wusthof's Classic line, this pair includes a 7-in. hollow edge santoku knife and a 3-in. paring knife. The santoku, similar to the chef's knife, can be used for slicing onions, cutting melon or mincing herbs; the paring knife removes skins from potatoes or apples. The high-carbon stainless steel blades have indentations along the edge that help prevent food from sticking as you slice. Full tangs provide perfect balance. The precision forged knives also come with triple-riveted, high-impact composition handles that fit comfortably in the hand. List Price: $ Price: $129.95 |
 | A cleaver and chef knife combined, a Santoku is excellent for mincing and slicing, especially good for cutting raw fish, poultry and meat. Includes: 5-in. Santoku knife 7-in. Santoku knife The elegant polished stainless steel handle makes a great impression and is ergonomically designed for a sure, confident grip. The perfect composition of high quality German carbon steel ensures the blades stay sharp and are stain and rust resistant. Price: $39.95 |
 | Asian-type knife with broad blade and especially sharp cutting edge. The all rounder of the Asian kitchen can be used threefold: for preparing meat, fish, and also vegetables. The hollow edge allows for extra thin slicing. TWIN Four Star II knives are forged from one piece of Henckels exclusive high carbon, no-stain steel under the new SIGMAFORGE standard. As a result, the knives have perfect geometry, better weight and balance, and a long-lasting cutting edge. FRIODUR ice hardening ensures blades with maximum corrosion resistance and also contributes to cutting edge retention. The molded polypropylene handles with stainless steel endcap ensure a safe grip. SIGMAFORGE one piece construction FRIODUR ice hardening Molded polypropylene handles with endcap List Price: $ Price: $79.95 |
 | These knives are manufactured using Zirconia ceramic through a sintering process, which causes the individual particles to bind tightly together. This combination of the above substances achieves a very thin, sharp and strong blade. Because of such a careful process, Ticera knives retain its sharpness 60 - 100 times longer than stainless steel knives, if used properly. They are very light, yet very strong and you can rest assured that no metallic taste is imparted to highly acidic foods. Ticera knives are also rust-proof and dishwasher-safe with a ceramic surface that is relatively non stick. List Price: $ Price: $59.95 |