{"id":7027390,"date":"2026-08-04T20:47:31","date_gmt":"2026-08-04T20:47:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/uncategorized\/product-review-katto-santoku-kitchen-knife-the-graphic-foodie\/"},"modified":"2026-08-04T20:47:31","modified_gmt":"2026-08-04T20:47:31","slug":"product-review-katto-santoku-kitchen-knife-the-graphic-foodie","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=7027390","title":{"rendered":"PRODUCT REVIEW: Katto santoku kitchen knife – The Graphic Foodie"},"content":{"rendered":"


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I adore knives. Not in a stabby way (at ease ex-husband), but as kitchen kit goes for any keen cook, along with your pans, your knife set is essential and the first area I invested in after replacing all the budget starter home items. Look after them, and they will see you right for a very long time.<\/p>\n

My current knife set is from a brand known for their quality and I\u2019ve been happy with them over the years, but what I have seen an interest in from professional chefs and keen home cooks is a turn towards handmade knives – with beautiful hammered blades and intricate handles made of fine woods.<\/p>\n

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And look how beautiful this Katto<\/a> it is – so much character. You have a choice of blade and also wood handle – I opted for the dark Rosewood. This means you need to wash and dry your knives after use but that\u2019s a good habit to have anyway and I\u2019ve always thought wooden handled knives felt better to use.<\/div>\n
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Katto knives are available in chef\u2019s knives, santokus, utility, bread and just launched – a 7\u201d agile nakiri.<\/p>\n

My preference for santoku over chef knives is a few years old now, they just feel better to me and I seem to work quicker than with a heavier chefs knife – the downturned point also lends itself to less mistakes. The 7.5\u201d Katto santoku<\/a> is no different – it feels well balanced, robust for heavier chopping (coped well with some tough winter squash) but light and sharp enough to thinly slice onions.<\/div>\n

I\u2019ve been wanting to use it for a few weeks for reviewing properly and despite being a rather glamorous item looking stunning on my magnetic rack, I\u2019m happy to report that the Katto knife is very much a functional item for the kitchen and I\u2019m sure going to enjoy using mine on the daily.<\/p>\n

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I haven\u2019t encountered any issues at all with it – you\u2019ll want a smaller knife for more intricate work, but that\u2019s a job for a different knife like their utility, which would make a great pair with this or the chef\u2019s knife.<\/p>\n

This is a super knife, from a lovely brand (read the about us page on their site) with a sustainable ethos.<\/p>\n

Extra shout out to their presentation and packaging too – loved the coin tradition, the tote and the attention to detail on the brand was a really nice touch. Along with Julie Andrews, brown paper packages tied up with string are also one of MY favourite things, so I appreciated the whole experience of receiving and unboxing the knife.<\/p>\n

Also, with the option of personalisation and a nice leather scabbard, I\u2019m sure any keen cook would be happy to find a Katto Knife or two (or a set!) under the Christmas tree this year.<\/p>\n

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AD I was sent this item for honest review, words and thought my own.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n