Product Price Blade Length (inches) Total Length (inches) Blade Material Handle Material Weight (ounces) Bolster Present
Tojiro DP Santoku 170mm
US
£73.78 170mm 300mm VG10 stainless steel with 13 Chrome stainless cladding Black Micarta 193g

The Tojiro DP Santoku 170mm has a thin, double-bevel VG10 stainless-steel blade with 13 Chrome stainless cladding and a durable black Micarta handle. Its compact 170mm blade suits home cooks and professionals who want an agile all-purpose knife for slicing, dicing, and mincing.

★ Ideal for

Tojiro is a strong choice among santoku brands because this model combines a 170mm VG10 blade, stainless cladding, a stainless bolster, and a durable Micarta handle in a practical all-purpose design.

MAC Professional MTH-80 Santoku 6.5in
US
£114.33 8 in 12.63 in AUS-8 stainless steel Pakkawood 6.5 oz

The MAC Professional MTH-80 is a lightweight Japanese kitchen knife with a thin AUS-8 stainless steel blade, dimpled edge, Pakkawood handle, and bolster. It suits home cooks and professional chefs who want a sharp, easy-to-handle knife for slicing, dicing, and everyday food preparation.

★ Ideal for

MAC offers one of the best santoku-style options for cooks seeking a lightweight 6.5 oz knife with a thin 2.5 mm AUS-8 blade, dimpled edge, Pakkawood handle, and bolster for balance.

Mercer Culinary Genesis Granton Edge Santoku
US
£29.51 7 in 11.5 in High Carbon Stainless Steel Santoprene 0.667 lb

This 7 in forged santoku has a high-carbon stainless steel Granton edge blade, a full tang, and a nonslip Santoprene handle. It suits home cooks, culinary students, and professional kitchens needing a durable, balanced knife for slicing, dicing, and mincing.

★ Ideal for

It suits shoppers asking which brands offer the best santoku knives because Mercer combines a 7 in forged high-carbon stainless steel Granton edge blade with a nonslip Santoprene handle and bolster.