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Gourmet 5" Hollow Edge Santoku

$49.00 $75.00

  • Color:Black

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What a chef's knife is for European kitchens, the Santoku is for Japan and the whole of Asia: so versatile in shape, weight, and edge that it can be used for mincing and chopping herbs, vegetables, and fruit as well as for preparing fish and meat. The sharp blade of the WÜSTHOF Gourmet 5" Hollow Edge Santoku allows anything from regular to wafer-thin cuts.

Formulated for Optimal Sharpness

At WÜSTHOF's production factory in Solingen, Germany, forged knives are meticulously crafted through a process involving over fifty-four manufacturing steps. This process seamlessly blends innovative technology with the time-honored traditions of hand-made artisanship.

Each knife is:

Made from WÜSTHOF Steel, our proprietary blend of German steel is the optimal formula for durability fulfilling the strict requirements of an optimal 58° Rockwell.

20% sharper than your average knife thanks to our laser-assisted sharpening process.

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Heavy, yet balanced, to drive precision with every slice.

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Handle MaterialResilient synthetic handle, rivetedSynthetic handle, rivetedHeat-treated beech
Weight9.45 oz6.49 oz5.75 oz
Handle Length4.5 in5.3 in4.4 in
MethodForgedNon-forgedNon-forged
Rockwell Rating
58 HRC56 HRC56 HRC
Bolster
full bolsternoneNone
Rivet
Stainless steelnoneAluminum
Grind Angle29 °28 °28 °
Colors Available
Black
White
Coral Peach
Pink Himalayan Salt
Purple Yam
Tasty Sumac
Velvet Oyster
Wild Blueberry
Black
White
Grey
Quiet Blue
Wood
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