 
Oxo Good Grips Professional 6-1/2-Inch Santoku Knife
By: Oxo Average Rating: 4.5 Total Reviews: 24
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 On: 2008-10-06
Got this knife for my honey for his b-day. He really likes it, which is something. He is a bit of a cook/food snob.
On: 2008-09-20
I like this size santoku from Oxo. I bought it after using the 4" for over a year and wanted a good, larger-sized knife. It works well. Feels good in hand. Have to sharpen after each use. (I like a sharp blade.) Cant complain. I use every day. Feels better even on small things like chopping garlic than the 4" santoku. More control. Would recommend if you like santokus. Great that it came as a 4 for 3 offer. Got both Oxo peelers and the liquid dishwashing brush as the 4th item.
On: 2008-09-03
I ordered this and the 6" chef as as well as 5 other brands, I thought I might try them and buy the set. They are Good, solid, cast or forged, not likely stamped as the tang/shoulder/blade are one piece around 1/2" thick at its thickest part. the rubber handle may someday cause a food/water trap if washed in the dishwasher though hasnt yet, it is slightly stretchy. Ive been using the dishwasher with electrasol all in 1 gel packs, no rust or stains using the heated dry cycle. this and the chef needed a touch up on the sharpener to get them to a fine edge, but it didnt take much and made a world of difference, the edge they come with is OK, but thats probably as much to do with shipping as not. I would say for the money your spending, itd be hard to beat. I have big hands and the grips are comfortable. my wifes hands are medium and she liked them as well.
On: 2008-09-01
This is my wifes, chief cook, favorite knife. She likes the heavy blade and the handle is comfortable in her hand.
 On: 2008-08-22
The Oxo Good Grip Santoku Knife is great and completes my set of these knives. Consumer Reports was "right on" when they recommended Oxo Good Grip knives. Why pay an arm and a leg for more a more expensive brand when these work so well!
On: 2008-07-13
I purchased this to go with the Oxo Good Grips Professional 14-Piece Knife Block Set that I also purchased on the same day. Im glad I ordered it because I find myself reaching for a smaller knife many times! :) It works great in a home kitchen!
On: 2008-05-31
Learn how to slice or cut its really fast with this knife, Good Grip, Balance. I brougth this for my wife (Chef Student) and she love it. Is the best quality for such low price.
On: 2008-04-18
I actually got this one for my husband. This is HIS choice knife (I prefer the smaller one). He uses it all the time, for meats, for veggies. The handle is fantastic on it, allowing for GREAT control over the knife and wonderful balance!
On: 2008-03-15
This is the first time Ive bought "professional" knives and I love these. Even my husband who has arthritis can easily grip the knives. They are sharp, easy to hold and cut anything weve used them on.
On: 2008-02-22
I like this knife a lot,
its sharp, sleek, and easy to use.
The one thing I didnt like is that ususally with Santoku knives the product that youre cutting doesnt stick to the knife, which allows you to cut faster, but I find that potatoes stick to this knife.
Still very much worth the inexpensive price for a reliable knife.
On: 2008-02-18
I was pleasantly surprised at the quality of this knife. It is very sharp and has a wonderful shape and weight. The smaller one is of the same quality.
On: 2008-01-20
A very nice knife, easy to handle and clean. Good balance and sharp!
Only gave it four stars because we never had an expensive santoku knife to compare it to. It definitely does the job. Would have been nice if it came with a sheeth for storage.
 On: 2008-01-18
One of the better cheap santoku knives, holds an edge fairly well. Might be a good idea to buy a top line santoku if a razor sharp thin slice is a goal. I like the grip and balance, can slice stir fry pork and chicken in 1/8 inch with no problem.
On: 2008-01-12
This is a great knife to add to your collection. Gets the job done. Sharp and comfortable to use.
On: 2007-11-01
I have used mostly Wusthof knives - which, of course, are very nice. When I wanted to buy a Santoku type knife I chose the OXO. I had read a review in Dwell magazine about how good the OXO was and in fact it is - it is Great! Feels good in the hand, cut amazingly and a great price.
On: 2007-10-30
Will not know the quality of item until opened at Christmas, but shipping was very prompt!
On: 2007-06-04
This knife is light, easy to use and great at chopping all types of veggies and meat. It is easy to clean - hand wash only. My only issue is it blunts quite quickly but a few strokes after each use is enough to keep this knife create use after use.
On: 2007-03-08
u will get to luv this knife as u work with it,its sharp,its well balanced,the grip is very good, and i find the size just right,ive been cooking for 40 plus yrs. its one of my favorites,plus its a great price,so try it,i think youll be very happy with it,and watch out this knife can bite you,as with any knife your using, be careful. chief victor
 On: 2007-03-08
I was very disappointed that this knife was not sharp enough to easily cut through a tomato when it arrived. Its performance improved after I sharpened it, but it quickly became dull again after a couple of uses. I would not recommend this knife to anyone.
On: 2007-02-22
I bought this knife to fill the gap between my 8" and 5" blades. I use many OXO products but this is my first OXO knife. I find it is a good priced mid grade product, which is what I expected. It came fast and sharp, it feels great and fits my hand very well. I gave it 10 passes on my OXO pro steel hone and I can now shave with it. Overall I am very pleased with my new knife.
It may become my everyday knife.
I paid 19.95 with free shipping here @ Amazon. Well worth the price. I will update later after some use.
UPDATE 03/17/07:
Well I have found that this is my daily blade not because its the best one out there, but because of its fit to me. I have big hands and I find the blade nicely balanced. As far as the edge goes, I am pleased with the ease of keeping it very sharp. After use I hand wash/dry it (as I do with all my blades) then give it 5 strokes on the steel and its as sharp as ever an ready for the next job. Sounds like some of the reviwers need to learn how to use a steel.
On: 2007-02-11
I was looking for a 7 inch Santoku knife, but saw this one at a good price. I have to say that I love it. I use it every day. I have an 8 inch chef knife, but its too big to use for my everyday cooking. This one is sharp and chops an onion in no time. The handle does not slide in your hand when things get wet because of the "good grips" feature. I recommend this knife for all of us amateur cooks looking for good quality at a reasonable price! My only complaint, and the only reason I didnt give it 5 stars, is that it didnt come with any cover for the blade or even a box to store it in.
On: 2007-01-09
I am a culinary-school educated SAHM who loves to cook gourmet meals for my friends and family. I use all of my cooks knives frequently, and needed one that would cut and chop fruits and veggies (and herbs) better than my chefs knife. Id been shopping around for a well-reviewed santoku (after seeing all my favorite Food Network show hosts using them), and decided on this one after reading the reviews and liking the economical price...I figured, if I didnt end up liking it, I wouldnt be out a lot of money. Well, I absolutely LOVE this knife. I recommend it to anyone looking for a good (if not great) santoku knife. My sister recently visited, and while helping make dinner one night, commented on how much she loved the knife...Im certain that my glowing recommendation is going to lead her to buy the same knife! Great product, great value...would buy again in a heartbeat.
On: 2006-10-07
Such a great bargain for such a sharp and practical knife. This outshines several older and more expensive cooking knives in our kitchen.
OXO does it again with universal design, practicality and guaranteed satisfaction.
Our new knife of choice for most cooking applications. With this and a boning knife, smaller paring, chefs knife and long-thin slicer there is no need for more knives. Well----- a serrated bread knife and serrated utility knife are nice to have too...OXO covers all those needs.
On: 2006-10-06
Such a great bargain for such a sharp and practical knife. This outshines several older and more expensive cooking knives in our kitchen.
OXO does it again with universal design, practicality and guaranteed satisfaction.
Our new knife of choice for most cooking applications. With this and a boning knife, smaller paring, chefs knife and long-thin slicer there is no need for more knives. Well----- a serrated bread knife and serrated utility knife are nice to have too...OXO covers all those needs.
On: 2006-09-23
I reserve 5-stars for items that are mind-blowing in quality. This knife has replaced my original Chefs knife in the kitchen so I would say it comes pretty close to 5-stars. It is surprisingly light and balanced, but the weight seems mainly in the grip area. It is so sharp that my wife lopped off one of her fingernail tips accidentally. She has a greater respect for it now! The santoku has just enough curve in it to rock back and forth for finely mincing garlic if needed. Since the blade is so light, an experienced wielder can perform those rapid chopping motions with ease. I would say that my skills are not good enough to utilize this knife to its full potential. :)
[update 10-10-06] I used the santoku on raw carrots recently and I was amazed at how little effort was required! The knife is so well balanced that I could cut through a 1-in. diameter carrot with the near tip of the knife. No sawing or rocking motion required...just straight down cut!
[update 3-29-07] Still lovin my Santoku! It is still sharp and I havent sharpened it once!
On: 2006-08-25
This knife has a great balance in your hand, good quality stainless steel, easy to sharpen and clean, as well as a comfy grip handle.
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