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German brand meets Japanese geometry — here’s what the Henckels Santoku actually gets right, and which three alternatives beat it on pure steel.

The wrong santoku turns prep into a chore. We break down which Henckels Japanese knives actually hold an edge and which ones are just hype.

Most ‘Japanese’ knives from this German brand lean on shape, not steel. We break down which Henckels models actually deliver on edge retention and.

We sorted through the blade profiles and steel specs to find the knives that make quick work of onions, carrots, and herbs—here’s where a good.

After comparing steel hardness, edge geometry, and handle ergonomics, we found the Japanese chef knives under $100 that actually hold an edge. No.

We tested two of the most popular all-purpose blades side by side. Our honest verdict on the imarku 7-inch Santoku versus the 8-inch Chef knife.

After a year of cooking with both shapes, we settled the debate. Here is our honest take on the bunka vs santoku—and which knife earned a.