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

The Oxo 1064650 Good Grips Professional 6-1/2 Inch Santoku Knife is the perfect companion for any busy kitchen. An all-purpose knife, the Santoku knife is designed for chopping, mincing, slicing, and subsequently scooping up meats, vegetables, and fish. The term “santoku” is actually a reference to these three tasks that it is well known for.

The full-tang blade is made of sharp stainless steel and gives the knife proper balance, matched on one end by a black, ergonomically designed rubber handle proven to be non-slip. This means you will avoid unnecessary accidents with the secure and safe grip. It also has kullens running along the edge of the blade, which help reduce friction and therefore keeps food from sticking. Although this knife is dishwasher-safe, washing by hand in warm soapy water is still the more recommended care procedure, followed by thorough drying. The knife measures about 10.5 inches long and comes with a lifetime warranty.

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

The customers who reviewed this knife gave it an average rating of 4.4 stars. They loved how it was surprisingly light and well-balanced. It was found to be extremely sharp: one user reported that his wife accidentally cut off the tips of her fingernails with it! It was found to have a nice rocking motion for finely mincing garlic and other vegetables. The lightweight was also pinpointed as a way to let fast-moving chefs perform rapid chopping motions easily. One of the reviewers who gave it a 5.0-star rating was a culinary-school educated stay-at-home mom who frequently cooked gourmet meals for her family and friends. She wound up falling in love with this knife, and said that she recommended it to all her family and friends. She also said that she would buy another one again “in a heartbeat.” One of the other reviewers also commended the knife for feeling great in the hand, and reported that it became his daily knife because of the perfect fit for his big hands. He also found it very easy to keep sharp at all times, and shared how he would give it five swipes on the sharpening rod after every use. Other users reported having used the knife for over a year and it still remained as sharp as ever; one of them described it as “the best knife I have.” Another reviewer appreciated how the knife was still easy to grip even if her hands were wet or slimy. For the price, the knife was also commended for its tremendous value.

The only issue brought up by a disappointed user was one who said that he had no qualms about how the knife felt but was a little disappointed in its performance. He still gave it 3.0 stars nonetheless.

Based on the numerous customers who were inarguably happy with this Santoku knife, we would also highly recommend it to anyone looking for an all-purpose knife to deal with all kitchen responsibilities. You will not go wrong with the quality of this brand and for the price!

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One of the things I knew I must buy myself in Japan was a Japanese Chef’s Knife. In preparation for my travels I watched Anthony Bourdain’s “No Reservations” Japan which inspired the hunt for a great knife! But which one would I pick? How would I know which knife would be the right one? Knowing I’d have to live with my choice, the idea of picking a knife quickly became reminiscent of choosing a new lover.
While strolling through the Nishiki Market I came across Aritsugu, the most popular knife shop in Kyoto. As soon as I walked in it felt like the knife Mecca! All the beautiful gleaming knives showcased on the walls made me feel like they were flirting with their sharp smiles. It was like being fresh meat walking into a bar!
Like my grandfather was, I want to be a master in the kitchen. Nothing excites me more than the idea of not only loving food, but being able to prepare it for others with creativity and grace. I know that part of that would entail mastering my knife skills. I wanted to find a knife that was approachable, and felt like an extension of who I am. This is probably part of me finding my own identity in the kitchen. From tools to ingredients, I know that I want to be one with all the elements. I wanted the perfect companion.

My experience of picking a knife was very much like speed dating. I picked out a bunch from the showcase and then spent some time with each of them. “This one has a good handle…this one’s is too intimidating…this one is too high maintenance” I thought as I made my way through all of them. And then there it was sitting there, the perfect knife! My new Japanese lover! It was the perfect size, it was durable, classic and inspiring! And I could engrave my name on it as well! SOLD!They engraved my name, and wrapped up my new companion which even came with instructions on how to care for it. Ahh…If only dating were that easy. Wouldn’t it be amazing!? And the staff at Aritsugu were so patient, accommodating and helpful with me making my choice. I was so excited!
My new knife is waiting for me at home until I’m done touring. In the meantime I fantasize about the day I get to unwrap it and master my skills with my new relationship.