Japanese Knife Guide: Value Picks

Some amazing bargain santokus come from a surprising source: Western knife makers.

• Anolon, based in California, makes one with a durable, sharp edge ($30; anolon.com).

• Arkansas-based Ginsu (of infomercial fame) produces the sturdy Chikara ($40; genuineginsu.com).

• And Germany’s Henckels has the new, low-cost Mikado line with a graceful santoku ($35; bedbathandbeyond.com).

More Great Knife Tips & Recommendations:

Japanese Knife Guide

Japanese Knives: Winning Brands

F&W’s Knife Guide

Published July 2009