Santoku Knife: The Santoku knife is a Japanese cooking knife that is often designed with a scalloped blade like this one. In Japanese, Santoku means “three virtues,” which is fitting for this utility knife because it is particularly good at doing 3 things — chopping, slicing, and mincing. The scalloped detail makes it easier to remove chopped food from the blade’s sharp edge.
Slice, Dice, And Chop: This dicing tool is perfect for cutting up just about anything. Use this knife to slice vegetables for a veggie tray, to chop onions for a pot roast, or to mince whole heads of garlic. No matter the slicing or chopping job, this knife is up to the task. This knife is a must-have, multi-use tool.
Made in Germany from premium 440/X50CrMoV15 German steel
Optimized multi-stage heat treatment with advanced CRYO ice-hardening process for superior edge retention, hardness, durability, and flexibility characteristics
Full-Inner-Tang design for balance and control
Ergonomic handle and SMART-BOLSTER™ design for comfort, control and precision.
Antibacterial handle material for healthy and safe cooking environment
Textured handle material for better and safer grip
Sharp heel and smooth spine
Lifetime warranty
Made in Germany
Knife Specifications:
440/X50CrMoV15 German Steel
5” blade, 4.75” handle
Handle Material: Full INNER Tang (steel) covered with GW Brown and Gray injected quality ABS Polymer mold with antibacterial material
SMART-BOLSTER™
15 degree angled blade edge
55 +/-2 RC Hardness with advanced CRYO Ice-Hardening heat treatment
Model: 10-117-0405
Warranty: Life-Time Warranty
Made In: Germany
Knife Type: Santoku Knives
Tang Type: Full Inner Tang
Edge Type: DIMPLE
Blade Length: 5”
Blade Material: Premium Solingen 440/X50CrMoV15 High Carbon No-Stain German Steel
Handle Material: Full INNER Tang (steel) covered with GW Brown and Gray injected quality ABS Polymer mold with antibacterial material
Dimensions: L-12 1/8 inches / W-2 3/4 inch / H-1 inches
Use & Care
How do I care for my knife? Our knives are made from quality materials and should last if you take good care of them. Following please find a few guidelines:
Hand wash and dry immediately after use.
Do not put it in a dishwasher as it might damage the high-carbon steel and handles.
Do not leave in water for an extended period of time.
Hone your straight fine edge blade regularly.
Sharpen your straight fine edge blade as needed on a sharpening rod (diamond or ceramic), whetstone, or similar quality sharpening tool.
Comments:
Executive Chef Series edge is 20-22 degrees on each side.
ProCut collections (Lightning, Thunder, and Premier) are 10-15 degrees on each side.
Serrated edges should be sharpened as needed by using special tools.
The meat cleaver edge is 30-35 degrees on each side.
Gunter Wilhelm offers a FREE sharpening service for our kitchen knives. Terms and conditions apply. (Our Sharpening Service is suspended, please check later).
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Gunter Wilhelm Hassle-Free lifetime warranty covers manufacturing defects (materials and workmanship). Terms and conditions apply
A dull knife that requires sharpening is not a manufacturing defect, but basic maintenance.
Rust spots might appear in cases where the knife was placed in a dishwasher and/or left in water for a long period of time, and/or not dried properly. To remove any rust spots, please use a Stainless Steel polisher cream/past such as Bar Keepers Friend or similar.
Woodblocks, sharpening tools, and blade protectors are not covered by our lifetime warranty policy since they are subject to normal and natural attrition.
