The santoku is a style of kitchen knife that originated ... and produce a pile of finely chopped (not crushed) herbs. The Victorinox Swiss Classic was our previous budget pick.

Read our full Victorinox Swiss Classic Knife Set review. Best for small kitchens: F.N. Sharp A three-and-a-half-inch paring knife, a six-inch Santoku (or Santoku Bocho, which translates to "three ...