Hollow-Edge Santoku Knife, 7 In.

The santoku is a nimble all-rounder with a flat edge and a rounded sheepsfoot tip, built for straight up-and-down chopping rather than rocking. Shallow scallops along both sides of the blade create tiny air pockets, so thin slices of potato, cucumber, or semi-soft cheese fall away instead of clinging.

Its 7-inch blade is a touch shorter and lighter than a chef's knife, which many cooks find easier to control for fine dicing. It is forged from the same high-carbon stainless steel as our chef's knife and shares the same full tang and comfortable handle. Hand wash and dry after each use.