Santoku knives are Japanese-style knives that have been used for hundreds of years, but it's only recently become popular in Western kitchens. The Santoku knife has a wide blade with a slight curve at the tip and a rounded end.

Santoku knives are ideal for slicing and dicing vegetables because the curved edge makes it easier to cut straight down through food without having to worry about making contact with your cutting board.

Santoku knives are also great for chopping herbs and other ingredients into small pieces because you can use pressure from your thumb or palm to push down on the blade while cutting instead of having to use two hands like you would with other types of knives (like chef's knives).

If you're looking for a quality Santoku knife, Richardson Sheffield or Taylor’s Eye Witness are both great choices.