Henckels Twin Gourmet 7-Inch Santoku Knife

Price range: Medium - High, around $70

Rating: High

Description: 7-Inch Santoku Knife with a Friodur ice-hardened blade stamped from high-carbon stainless steel. Made in Germany, lifetime warranty.

Pros: This knife feels good in your hand. It has a nice edge and good balance. Slightly cheaper than the Wusthof's equivalent.

Cons: Some people might not like the Santoku style. It is also still a little pricey.

Conclusion: This is a good general knife suitable for a variety of tasks. Henckels generally makes nice knives, although for superior quality, look for a Shun Classic 7-Inch Santoku Knife.