Santoku

Santoku is a type of knife from Japan that is used for chopping, slicing, and dicing food. It has a straight blade with a slightly curved edge and a flat tip. The word "santoku" means "three virtues" in Japanese, referring to the knife's ability to handle meat, fish, and vegetables with ease.

Just like how you need different types of crayons to color different things, you need different types of knives to cut different foods. The santoku knife is like a superhero knife because it can do lots of different things all at once! It's really good for chopping vegetables like carrots, onions, and potatoes into tiny pieces. It can also cut meat into thin slices for stir-fry or sushi, and it's really good at cutting fish too.

The handle of the santoku knife is designed to fit comfortably in your hand so you can use it for a long time without getting tired. That way, you can chop all the vegetables you want to eat for dinner or help your parents make a yummy meal without your hand getting sore.

Just like how you need to be careful when using sharp crayons, you need to be careful when using the santoku knife. Always make sure you're using it safely and under adult supervision so you can avoid getting hurt.