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.
Optimized multi-stage optimized heat treatment ice-hardening process for hardness, durability, and superior edge retention characteristics Triple Tang design for balance, control, and precision with textured high-quality food service grad dark pakkawood handle. Stylish yet functional ergonomic handle with SMART-BOLSTER™ design Sharp heel and smooth spine
Knife Specifications:
Premium Solingen 440/X50CrMoV15 High Carbon No-Stain German Steel
Handle Material: Patented Full Tripel Tang (steel) with Black Pakkawood inserts and 4 rivets
SMART-BOLSTER™
20-22 degree angled blade edge
55 +/-2 RC Hardness with multi-stage optimized Ice-Hardening heat treatment
Model: GW-517 Warranty: Life-Time Warranty Knife Type: Santoku Knives Tang Type: Triple Tang Edge Type: DIMPLE Blade Length: 5” Blade Material: Premium Solingen 440/X50CrMoV15 High Carbon No-Stain German Steel Handle Size: 4 3/4 inches Handle Material: Patented Full Tripel Tang (steel) with Black Pakkawood inserts and 4 rivets Dimensions: L - 10 1/8 inches W - 2 1/4 inches H - 1 1/2 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 few guidelines:
Hand wash and dry immediately after use.
Do not put in 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.
To maintain the beauty and integrity of all Pakkawood handles, please rub them with clear mineral oil as needed. Do not leave them wet or place them in dishwasher.
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.
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Gunter Wilhelm Hassle-Free lifetime warranty covers manufacturing defects (materials and workmanship). Terms and conditions apply
A dull knife which requires sharpening is not a manufacturing defect, but basic maintenance.
Rust spots might appear in cases that 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 spot, 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.
