Wusthof Classic Santoku Knife With Hollow Edge 17cm

Since 1814, Wusthof has always been offering products of high quality, and that is why this brand has such a high reputation among professional cooks around the world. Wusthof represents the best of German cutlery, but its vast experience in the manufacturing of kitchen knives allows them to venture in the production of typical Japanese knives such as the santoku knife.

The Wusthof Classic Santoku Knife 17cm is super versatile kitchen tool. The santoku knives are the Japanese version of Western chef’s knives. Both chef knives and santoku knives are super versatile tools, but santoku knives have an advantage when it comes to cutting vegetables thanks to its typical Japanese design.

This santoku knife is perfect for choppin and cutting everything from fruits and vegetables to herbs and meats. It is definitely one of the most multifunctional knives that you can have in your kitchen. The main characteristics of this knife are the following:

– Blade made of X50CrMoV15 forged stainless steel. This type of steel ensures great durability and strength.

– Hardened at 58 degrees Rockwell. This means that the blade has a superior level of hardness which provides the knife with higher endurance.

– It has a hollow edge that creates pockets of air that avoid small pieces of food from sticking to the blade. 

– Triple-riveted, black handle made of polyoxymethylene (POM), which is a high-quality synthetic material.

– The handle has a Western grip that allows you to have firm, comfortable hold of the knife. The design of this knife’s handle is suitable for both left and right-handed users. 

All Wusthof Classic knives (including this santoku knife) are manufactured with the latest technology of the cutlery industry. They go through 40 major manufacturing steps from forging to tempering, to grinding and polishing. All these manufacturing steps follow the highest standards of hygiene. That is why Wusthof Classic knives are certified by the NSF with a seal of quality and hygiene.

Another thing that this knife shares in common with all the knives from the Wusthof Classic series is its blade with exceptional sharpness. This is thanks to PEtec – Wusthof’s PrecisionEdge Technology, which is a type of high-end technology that ensures a long-lasting superior sharpness.

The German expertise in the world of cutlery is very well represent in all the knives of the Wusthof Classic series. The great quality of all the Wusthof Classic knives will exceed all your expectations. Don’t wait anymore to enjoy the best of German cutlery and take a look at our great collection of Wusthof Classic kitchen knives. The best knives are found always here at MyChefKnives.co.uk!