Gourmet 5" Hollow Edge Santoku

This knife is noticeably lighter than my old chef's knife, making it much easier to handle for garlic and herbs. The hollow edge lets food fall right off so I'm not prying stuck slices from the blade.

The hollow edge really does keep the blade from sticking to sliced veggies — game changer for dicing onions. It's lighter than my old German chef's knife but still feels solid and balanced in hand.

I was skeptical about the hollow edge on this santoku, but after a week of prepping veggies and herbs, it really does release food cleanly and keeps the cuts feeling precise. The 5-inch size is perfect for my smaller hands, and it handles mincing garlic and chopping onions with zero strain.