Wüsthof Gourmet 5'' Santoku Hollow Edge Knife
Best versatile blade for home cooks seeking effortless precision and comfort.
Experience the Wüsthof Gourmet 7" Santoku Knife, a versatile kitchen essential expertly crafted in Germany. Drawing inspiration from traditional Asian designs, this knife seamlessly merges the functionality of a chef's knife and a cleaver. Its hollow-edge blade features unique indentations to minimize food sticking, making slicing, dicing, and mincing tasks effortless. The stamped, high-carbon stainless steel blade guarantees exceptional sharpness and enduring durability. A triple-riveted, high-impact plastic handle ensures a secure and comfortable grip for prolonged use. Discover Wüsthof's dedication to quality and value in this precision-engineered culinary tool.
$74.99
Owner Satisfaction
4.6
/ 5
Category Rank
2009
/ 5085
#2009 in Kitchen Knives
Price vs Category Average
-44%
Below average
Blade Material
High Carbon Stainless Steel
/ High Carbon Stainless Steel
Who it's for
- Home cooks needing precision for delicate, small-scale tasks
- Meal preppers slicing starchy vegetables or sticky ingredients
- Users seeking a fatigue-free experience during long prep sessions
Who should skip it
- Heavy-duty users requiring maximum blade longevity and durability
- Chefs processing large volumes of dense, oversized produce
- Culinary enthusiasts preferring premium ergonomics and weighted balance
Performance breakdown
Edge Retention
High-carbon steel maintains a sharp edge through extensive daily prep work.
Release Performance
Hollow-edge indentations effectively prevent starchy vegetables from clinging to the blade.
Ergonomic Balance
Lightweight stamped construction offers agility for rapid, repetitive chopping tasks.
Handle Durability
Triple-riveted synthetic handle provides a secure, long-lasting grip under pressure.
Corrosion Resistance
Premium stainless steel composition stands up well to acidic kitchen environments.
Maintenance Ease
Requires hand washing to preserve the integrity of the precision edge.
Key Specs
Blade Material
High Carbon Stainless Steel
Blade Length
7 Inches
Handle Material
Plastic
Construction Type
Laser-cut
Weight
4.6 ounces
Dishwasher Safe
No
Made in Germany
Edge Type
Hollow Ground
Features
- Hollow-edge blade reduces food sticking.
- Combines chef's knife and cleaver benefits.
- Ideal for slicing, dicing, and mincing.
- Stamped blade for optimal performance.
- Triple-riveted handle for secure grip.
- Resists stains and rust.
- Precision stainless-steel blade.
- Crafted with centuries of tradition.
What customers say
This Wüsthof Santoku offers exceptional value, delivering premium brand quality at an accessible price. Its five inch size is praised for comfortable handling and superb maneuverability, making it an ideal everyday utility knife. The hollow edge design effectively ensures ingredients release easily from the blade. Users consider this knife a reliable, high performing tool that excels beyond its price point, providing outstanding cost versus performance.
Know before you buy
The hollow-edge indentations create small air pockets between the blade and the food. This helps prevent thin slices of vegetables or meat from sticking to the knife while you work.
A Santoku is typically lighter and shorter than a traditional Western chef's knife, with a flatter blade profile. It is designed specifically for efficient slicing, dicing, and mincing with a straight-down chopping motion rather than a rocking motion.
No, this knife is not dishwasher safe. To maintain the sharpness of the blade and the integrity of the handle, we recommend hand washing it with warm water and mild soap, then drying it immediately.
Stamped blades are laser-cut from a single sheet of high-carbon stainless steel. This process results in a lighter, more nimble knife that is easy to handle for extended prep work while still maintaining excellent edge retention.
Yes, the triple-riveted handle is ergonomically designed for a secure, balanced grip. Its lightweight construction makes it very maneuverable, which is often preferred by those who find heavier, forged knives cumbersome.
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