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SAI 5" Santoku Knife Reviews

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A Santoku knife is a versatile Japanese kitchen knife characterized by its shorter, wider blade with a flat edge and a sheep's foot tip. The Santoku is optimized for precise, straight up-and-down chopping motions. The key benefits include excellent precision for thin slicing vegetables, superior maneuverability, lighter weight that reduces fatigue, and a balanced design that allows for more controlled, efficient cutting across different ingredients like meats, fish, and produce. Its name literally means "three virtues" in Japanese, referring to its proficiency in slicing, dicing, and mincing. GLOBAL SAI, designed by renowned industrial designer Komin Yamada, pays homage to the Samurai tradition of sword making. The slightly longer curved ergonomic handle provides a comfortable grip and features 7 signature black dots which represent the 7 Samurai codes of honor and moral principles. The blade's edge is polished by hand for exceptional long-lasting endurance. The unique thumb rest gives added comfort and control. Each blade is individually hammered by hand and designed so that small hollows create air pockets between the blade so food elegantly falls away from the surface.

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Excellent weight and balance, the grip fills the hand perfectly. Razor sharp as well. I really like the SAI line.
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Posted 1 year ago
Hi Daniel. Thank you for your comments. Enjoy!
Posted 1 year ago
For home prep, this knife makes good sense. Not too short, not too long, just right for onions, celery and carrots. It's sharp, so the prep goes quickly.
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Posted 2 years ago
Hi John. Thank you for your comments. Enjoy!
Posted 2 years ago
Edward Brumbaugh
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The SAI 5" Santoku Knife was the perfect complement to the 3-piece SAI knife set I purchased through Global's Amazon store. These knives are well-balanced and as sharp as I've ever owned ... as a lifetime Henckel owner (40+ years), I've fully shifted over to Global ... simply love the design, quality, and sharpness ... all equal ease of use!! Very highly recommended.
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Posted 2 years ago
Hi Edward. Thank you for your comments. Enjoy!
Posted 2 years ago
Caril Leonard
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PERFECT SIZE FOR DICING, CHOPPING ETC. WELL BALANCED KNIFE & QUALITY DESIGN
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Posted 2 years ago
Hi Caril. Thank you for your comments. Enjoy!
Posted 2 years ago
Love the knife! I use it for everything. Great for chopping vegtables. It is the sharpest knife I have ever seen.
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Posted 3 years ago
Hi Edna. Thank you for your comment. Enjoy!
Posted 3 years ago
Megen Porter
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Best knife ever!
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Posted 3 years ago
Hi Megen. Thank you for your comment. Enjoy!
Posted 3 years ago
It is perfect knife I never have to look farther.
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Posted 3 years ago
Hi Reiko. Thank you for your comment. Enjoy!
Posted 3 years ago
Kara Anderson
Verified Reviewer
This knife is in constant rotation in our home kitchen. Perfect size and feel. Very happy with our purchase!
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Posted 3 years ago
Hi Kara. Thanks for your comment. Enjoy!
Posted 3 years ago