Many santoku knives used by professional chefs are single bevel.
													
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																	Another key difference between the santoku and chef s knife is the bevel. 
																	The chef s knife is the more formidable looking knife with the 6 inch to 12 inch blades sharpened tip and heavy feel and appears to be a preferred choice of. 
																	Santoku knives are shorter lighter and thinner than western style chef s knives. 
															
													
									
	
		
	
																	Cook s knife french knife origin. 
																	Santoku although japan has a rich history of bladesmithing the santoku knife is a relatively recent addition. 
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																	Santokus sharpen to 15 degrees instead of 30 degrees like a chef s or most other western knives. 
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																	While many chefs successfully employ the rocking method the santoku way is faster and more efficient. 
															
													
									
	
		
	
																	Why santoku translates to three virtues. 
																	A santoku knife is single beveled as opposed to a chef s knife which is usually double beveled. 
																	A chef s knife can be made of a number of materials including carbon steel and ceramic but stainless steel is the most common. 
																	Most santoku knives have a 6 or 7 inch blade compared to the more common 8 inch length for many chef s knives. 
															
													
									
	
		
	
																	Germany or france composition. 
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																	The beveling refers to the subtle angling at the edge of the knife s blade. 
																	In japanese santoku means three virtues and this knife a favorite of chefs and avid home cooks is a triple threat suited for chopping dicing and mincing it s also easy to hold because. 
															
													
									
	
		
	
																	The absence of a tip on the santoku knife means one can slice in a single downward cut.