Amazon’s No. 1 Bestselling Japanese Santoku Knife Is 62% Off — the Lowest Price It’s Ever Been

As a former restaurant line cook and someone who cooks at home every single day, I have a lot of knives. When I say a lot, I mean two full magnetic knife holders on the fridge, a reservoir of knives in my pantry that could get called up to the big leagues at any moment, and countless retired knives that I’ve given away to friends and family. Still, when I encounter something new that I want to try, my self-control is horrible — especially when I’m up against a powerful deal that might not come around again.

As far as budget Japanese knives go, Imarku makes some of the most popular. Between that and the fact that I’ve been a big-time santoku convert in recent years, I’ve been waiting for the right moment to test out Imarku’s 7-inch santoku knife. Well, my time is finally here, because the knife is 62% off — the lowest price it’s ever been at Amazon. If you’re at all curious about trying Amazon’s No. 1 bestselling santoku, I suggest you spring for it now, since it may not be this price again for a long time (if ever).

Imarku 7-Inch Santoku Knife

This knife reads like a dream: It has a 7-inch blade, a 5-inch pakkawood handle, and an attractive hollow edge design, and it’s 2.5 millimeteres thick. Beyond all the technical aspects, it simply looks cool, a key factor in choosing a knife. (I really do believe this, and so do many chefs I know.) Finally, its 6.9-ounce weight is very attractive to me — that’s pretty light for a knife like this. Santokus are versatile, but they truly shine at chopping, slicing, and dicing veggies, as the straighter, more balanced edge allows it to cover a lot of ground.

This particular santoku from Imarku has over 4,100 five-star ratings at Amazon. One shopper called it quite impressive for the price, reporting that it “cuts with minimal effort” and is very lightweight and super sharp. Another added that the knife is so sharp that it makes cutting dense root vegetables a breeze: “I needed a good knife for cutting sweet potatoes,” they said. “This one has made it so much easier.” Even seasoned cooks find this santoku to be a superior knife. A shopper who purchased this for their wife, who they referred to as a “wonderful chef,” shared, “The fit and finish is something that you would expect in a much more expensive knife. She now has a new favorite chopping knife that she loves using.”

Whether you’re seeking a new workhorse or just want to try out the shopper-loved knife that piqued my interest while it’s 62% off, I recommend diving in before it’s too late.

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At the time of publication, the price was $27.