The 7” Kullens Santoku is your slicing, dicing, chop-it-all-down superstar. It’s the go-to blade when a chef’s knife feels bulky but you still want full power.

Origin: Solingen, Germany

Handle: Polyoxymethylene

Blade: Thyssen-Krupp 1.4116.

Meet the knife that’s rewriting the rules. The Meridian Elite 7” Kullens Santoku offers the slicing power of a chef’s knife with the nimbleness of a Japanese blade. Featuring a hollow-edge design that keeps food from clinging, it’s perfect for chopping vegetables, slicing meats, or mincing garlic. The German-forged steel holds its edge through marathon meal preps, while the ergonomic handle ensures comfort in every motion. This is the knife that’ll make you wonder why you ever settled for anything less.