The hollow edge santoku, similar to the Japanese cook's knife, is just right for sushi and sashimi - or anything else that needs to be sliced paper thin. The hollow indents in the blade allow food to slide right off without sticking. Also works well when dicing onions or other vegetables. Prized possessions of professional chefs, Wusthof knives are an invaluable asset of any kitchen. Every element of this renowned cutlery contributes to its precision and ease of use. In Solingen, Germany, each piece is hand-forged in 38 manufacturing steps by skilled craftsmen. The high-carbon stainless steel blades are hardened to maintain a sharp edge and full tangs provide perfect balance with riveted, high-impact triple-riveted composition handles. Wusthof's newest state of the art technology incorporates a new computer controlled method for putting the edge on Classic knives. This technology allows for an exacting edge from the tip of the knife down to the heel of the knife. With this newer precision, the knives are made sharper to 14 degrees per side for a total of 28 degrees. The knives are now sharper and this refinement increases the sharpness retention because exacting angles and edges last longer than edges sharpened by hand. The result is a knife that is 30% sharper and the ICP (Initial Cutting Performance) lasts twice as long.

• - 5-inch hollow-edge santoku for smaller hands or detailed chopping tasks
• - Hand-forged of high-carbon steel with stain-resistant alloy
• - Precise tapering from grinding and polishing procedure
• - Weighted bolster; full, triple-riveted tangs
• - Synthetic traditional-style handles

Product Dimensions: 12.5 x 3 x 1 inches

Product Weight: 5.4 ounces