A Santoku knife is a versatile knife that can be used for cutting vegetables, meat, and fish.

Santoku knives have been used in most Japanese households since ancient times.

In the past, every household had a whetstone and sharpened their own knives, but nowadays, it is rare to find a household with a whetstone.

Santoku knives are used frequently, so they are a good choice for beginners who want to learn how to sharpen knives.

The video below shows how to care for a Santoku knife, so please refer to it for reference.