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Nakiri vs santoku
Nakiri if it is mostly vegetables. Santoku if you also cut meat and fish.
| Nakiri | Santoku | |
|---|---|---|
| Edge | Flat, square tip | Slight curve, rounded tip |
| Good for | Vegetables, push cuts | Vegetables, meat, fish |
| In stock now (4 shops we track) | 51 from 20 makers | 72 from 22 makers |
| Median price (USD listings) | $309 | $237 |
| Median blade length | 165 mm | 170 mm |
| Median height at heel | — | 48 mm |
| Median weight | 151 g | 142 g |
From our last check of Hocho Knife, Tokushu Knife, Knifewear (US) and Bernal Cutlery. Medians need 5+ listings with that spec.
Nakiri picks
| Budget | Knife | Best for | Price, in stock at our last check |
|---|---|---|---|
| $150–300 |  Sakai Takayuki 33-Layer VG10 Damascus Hammered WA Nakiri(Vegetable) 160mm | A step up: VG10 | $166.99 at Hocho KnifePaid link |
| $300+ |  Kei Kobayashi R2 Special Finished CS Nakiri(Vegetable) 165mm | The top of our range: SG2/R2, 151 g | $303.99 at Hocho KnifePaid link |
Image: Hocho Knife
Santoku picks
| Budget | Knife | Best for | Price, in stock at our last check |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $150 |  Sakai Takayuki 33-Layer VG10 Damascus Hammered Kengata-Santoku 160mm | A first knife on a budget: VG10 | $146.99 at Hocho KnifePaid link |
| $150–300 |  Takeshi Saji SRS13 Mirror Hammered PWR Santoku 180mm | A step up: SRS13/SRS15, 220 g | $255.99 at Hocho KnifePaid link |
| $300+ |  Kei Kobayashi R2 Special Finished CS Santoku 170mm | The top of our range: SG2/R2, 144 g | $341.99 at Hocho KnifePaid link |
Image: Hocho Knife