Is the Fujimoto Hammer Tone Santoku Worth It?

I've spent a lot of time in the kitchen lately, and nothing has changed my workflow quite like the fujimoto hammer tone santoku. If you're anything like me, you probably started your cooking journey with a cheap, dull grocery store knife that did more squishing than slicing. Moving up to a real Japanese blade is a bit of a revelation, and this specific Santoku is often one of the first "nice" knives people look at. ...

May 5, 2026 · 7 min · Cheryl Maile