1. Daily regular maintenance for all >60 HRC cutlery → Ceramic sharpening stick (top pick) 2. Occasional mild edge repair → Diamond sharpening stick 3. Rare severe blade damage needing full reshaping → High-grade adjustable electric sharpener (last resort); budget electric completely ruled out
- Traditional crispy cubed siu yuk: Damascus Cleaver Winner - Fine uniform plated roast pork belly slices: Damascus Slicer Winner
# High-Carbon Santoku Knife vs Stainless Steel Chef Knife: Precision Vegetable Julienne Cutting ## Core Definition Recap - **Santoku Knife**: Originated in Japan, short wide blade (~13–18cm), flat spine + nearly straight cutting edge, granton dimples common, classic high-carbon steel build for most