Oxo 1064650 Good Grips Professional 6-1/2-Inch Santoku Knife Review

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(More customer reviews)I reserve 5-stars for items that are mind-blowing in quality. This knife has replaced my original Chef's knife in the kitchen so I would say it comes pretty close to 5-stars. It is surprisingly light and balanced, but the weight seems mainly in the grip area. It is so sharp that my wife lopped off one of her fingernail tips accidentally. She has a greater respect for it now! The santoku has just enough curve in it to rock back and forth for finely mincing garlic if needed. Since the blade is so light, an experienced wielder can perform those rapid chopping motions with ease. I would say that my skills are not good enough to utilize this knife to its full potential. :)
[update 10-10-06] I used the santoku on raw carrots recently and I was amazed at how little effort was required! The knife is so well balanced that I could cut through a 1-in. diameter carrot with the near tip of the knife. No sawing or rocking motion required...just straight down cut!
[update 3-29-07] Still lovin' my Santoku! It is still sharp and I haven't sharpened it once!

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Product Description:
Combining the features of a chef's knife and a cleaver, the Santoku is an all-purpose knife that's ideal for cutting meat, fish, and vegetables. The word "santoku" means three good things--a reference to the three cutting tasks it performs so well: slicing, dicing, and mincing. The kullens along the edge of the blade help to reduce friction, which prevents food from sticking. For proper balance, this 6-1/2-inch Santoku knife also features a sharp, stainless-steel full-tang blade that is stain-proof and hardened for strength. Oxo regularly wins design awards for its Good Grips utensils, which have black ergonomically correct rubber handles that are comfortable to use. The handle on the 6-1/2-inch Santoku knife also provides that familiar nonslip, pressure-absorbing feel, whether wet or dry. It's contoured to fit the hand snugly while providing a safe, secure grip. Measuring approximately 10-1/2 inches long, the Santoku knife carries a lifetime warranty and is dishwasher safe, but washing it by hand with warm, soapy water, and promptly drying is recommended.

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