Nitro Altura Womens vs Nitro Santoku

How they compare

Both target all mountain and backcountry terrain, while the Nitro Santoku leans more freestyle. The Nitro Altura Womens uses a directional shape while the Nitro Santoku is twin. Both feature camber profiles — arc underfoot for strong edge hold, pop, and stability on hardpack—lively and precise. The Nitro Altura Womens is slightly stiffer, though both sit in the stiff range.