With clear Japanese influences and a French design language, Peugeot has created the Paris Classic santoku knife. The perfect addition to your kitchen! A santoku knife is a type of Japanese chef's knife, made popular by its extreme versatility. Freely translated, Santoku means roughly "Three Valuable Features", from the Japanese words San (Three) and Toku (Virtue). It is a highly useful knife, perfect for preparing meat, fish, and vegetables. The knife also features olive-shaped recesses, cleverly designed to minimize foodstuff sticking onto the blade.