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Noun
1. all-purpose kitchen knife; santoku knife
Wikipedia definition
2. SantokuThe Santoku bōchō or Bunka bōchō (文化包丁) is a general-purpose kitchen knife originating in Japan. Its blade is typically between 5 and 8 inches (13 and 20 cm) long, and has a flat edge and a sheepsfoot blade that curves in an angle approaching 60 degrees at the point. The top of the santoku's handle is in line with the top of the blade. The word refers to the three cutting tasks which the knife performs well: slicing, dicing, and mincing.
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Other forms
三徳包丁 【さんとくぼうちょう】

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