If you read me regularly, you know that I have a fondness for Tramontina Cookware. And, if you're into cookware, chances are you're also into quality knives.
My introduction to Santokuknives was with my purchase of a knife set by Sabatier Loire. This $100 set of full tang knives included one 8" Santoku Blade. Although it took me some time to adapt to the Santoku from the more familiar 8" Chef's knife, it soon became of a favorite of mine.
My problem with this particular knife by Sabatier was that although I liked its feel and function, it was a cheaply made Chinese import of relatively...