[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I love this knife. It makes mincing (one of my least favorite prep tasks) a breeze. It’s well balanced and fits my hand really well. I’m thrilled to add it to my Miyabi knife collection.
Wanted a Japanese knife and ended up purchasing the Artisan Rocking Santoku based on the recommendation of my best friend who is a professional chef. Originally tested the 7" Santoku, but ended up switching to the rocking after the sales associate showed me the advantage. The shape of the blade allows for great up and down chopping using the rear of the blade, and also works really well using the rocking motion because of the dip in the front of the blade. This feature is so unique and makes this knife so versatile.
I purchased my set of Artisan knives a few years back. I am constantly pleased with the quality, look, and comfort of this line. I had seen a rocking santoku in different product lines and was super excited when it came out for the Artisan line. My minces and slices are simply amazing with this line all. It is such a unique shape and is a great addition to my collection.
This is one of the most beautiful knives I have ever seen and I can't believe it also is a great everyday knife! The handle is so comfortable and I love the hammered finish of the blade that is so shinny. The wide blade makes fast work of moving whatever I'm cutting form the cutting board to pans.