Gourmet 5" Hollow Edge Santoku
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Gourmet 5" Hollow Edge Santoku
$49.00 $75.00
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.
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Series Comparison
Classic 8" Chef's Knife $170.00 | Gourmet 8" Chef's Knife $100.00 | Urban Farmer 8" Chef's Knife $120.00 | |
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Series Highlight | Our best-selling series for generations View Series | Laser-cut blades deliver value and versatility View Series | Unique series inspired by the garden-to-table movement View Series |
Handle Material | Resilient synthetic handle, riveted | Synthetic handle, riveted | Heat-treated beech |
Weight | 9.45 oz | 6.49 oz | 5.75 oz |
Handle Length | 4.5 in | 5.3 in | 4.4 in |
Method | Forged | Non-forged | Non-forged |
Rockwell Rating | 58 HRC | 56 HRC | 56 HRC |
Bolster | full bolster | none | None |
Rivet | Stainless steel | none | Aluminum |
Grind Angle | 29 ° | 28 ° | 28 ° |
Colors Available | Wood | ||
Lifetime Warranty | |||