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In this Santoku knife video, we cover some of the basics of this Japanese-style chef's knife.

The word Santoku means "three uses," referring to its great ability to slice, dice and mince your food.

Little scallops along the blade create air pockets while cutting. This prevents your knife from sticking to the food as you are cutting.

If you're in the market for a new kitchen knife or cutlery set, I highly recommend going to a cutlery store where you can pick up the product, try it out and make sure it feels good in your hands.

When purchasing your santoku knife, don't settle for something really cheap at your local grocery store, but don't pay top dollar either. A mid-ranged price knife, about $70, will work fine in your kitchen.