Kitchen Devils Control Small Asian Cook's Knife

The Kitchen Devils Control Small Asian Cook's Knife has a Santoku-style blade profile, flatter along the edge than a traditional cook's knife, which suits a straight up-and-down chopping motion. It's from the Kitchen Devils Control range, with an ergonomic finger-stop handle, dishwasher safe, and comes with a 15 year guarantee.

Key features

• Santoku-style (Asian cook's knife) blade profile for straight-down chopping
• Taper-ground blade made from Japanese steel for a sharp, precise edge
• Ergonomic handle with a finger stop and soft-grip sections
• Compact size that's easy to control on smaller boards or for smaller hands
• Dishwasher safe for easy cleaning
• 15 year Kitchen Devils guarantee

What this knife is best for

The flatter Santoku-style edge is built for chopping and slicing vegetables cleanly, using an up-and-down motion rather than the rocking action of a traditional cook's knife. Use it for:

• Chopping and slicing vegetables such as carrots, peppers and onions
• Mincing herbs finely
• Everyday board work where a shorter, controllable blade is easier to manage
• Slicing fruit cleanly thanks to the sharp, taper-ground edge

If you need a bigger blade for meat as well as vegetables, the Kitchen Devils Large Cook's Knife has more reach with its traditional high blade. For general veg prep, we also stock the Kitchen Devils Vegetable Knife, 15 year guarantee.

How to use and care for it

1. Use an up-and-down chopping action; the flatter blade is not designed for a rocking motion.
2. Cut on a wooden or plastic board to protect the taper-ground edge.
3. Hand wash and dry promptly for the best long-term edge life, although the knife is dishwasher safe.
4. Store in a knife block or on a magnetic rail rather than loose in a drawer.
5. Hone regularly with a sharpening steel to keep the taper-ground edge keen.

Frequently asked questions

What is a Santoku or Asian cook's knife used for?

A Santoku-style blade has a flatter edge than a Western cook's knife, which suits chopping straight down onto the board rather than rocking the blade. It's a good all-round choice for vegetables, herbs and general prep.

What is the difference between this and the Kitchen Devils Large Cook's Knife?

Both are from the Control range and share the same ergonomic handle, taper-ground Japanese steel blade and 15 year guarantee. This knife has a flatter, Santoku-style profile suited to chopping vegetables, while the Large Cook's Knife has a higher, curved blade better suited to rocking through larger jobs and meat.

Is this knife good for someone new to using a chef's knife?

Yes. Its compact size and straightforward up-and-down chopping action make it an approachable knife for everyday vegetable prep, and the finger-stop handle helps keep your grip secure.

How is this different to a Japanese-brand Santoku knife?

This knife takes its blade shape and up-and-down chopping style from the Japanese Santoku, but it is a Kitchen Devils Control range knife, built with the same ergonomic handle and 15 year guarantee as the rest of the range, at a Kitchen Devils price point.

Is the Control Small Asian Cook's Knife dishwasher safe?

Yes, it is dishwasher safe. Hand washing and drying it promptly will help the taper-ground edge stay sharp for longer.

Technical specification

More Kitchen Devils knives

• Kitchen Devils Large Cook's Knife
• Kitchen Devils Small Cook's Knife
• Kitchen Devils Control Starter Set
• Kitchen Devils Vegetable Knife, 15 year guarantee
• Kitchen Devils Rollsharp Sharpener