Whatever you need to do in the kitchen,  using the correct knife for the job makes it easier.  There are three basic knives every kitchen should have, a chef's knife for general use, a paring knife for small work, and a slicing knife for slicing breads and carving cooked meats.  The Asian Santoku knife is called the triple blessing due it's versatility in handling more than one kitchen task.  Learn more about the Santoku and many other types of knives and how their design makes certain kitchen techniques a breeze.