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Custom Kullens Santoku Knife - 7"
Best versatile kitchen companion for home cooks seeking effortless daily prep.
Meet the workhorse your kitchen has been craving: the Custom Kullens Santoku Knife - 7". Whether you’re chopping herbs, dicing veggies, or slicing proteins, this versatile blade handles it all with ease. The kullens — or hollow-ground edges — prevent food from sticking, so every cut is smooth and efficient. Precision-forged for durability and balanced to perfection, this Santoku knife feels like an extension of your hand. Its gently curved edge encourages a natural rocking motion, while the wide blade makes scooping and transferring ingredients a breeze. Whether you're meal-prepping on a weeknight or showing off your knife skills at a dinner party, this blade brings professional-grade performance right into your home kitchen.
$114.95
Owner Satisfaction
4.7
/ 5
Category Rank
577
/ 5000
#577 in Kitchen Knives
Price vs Category Average
-14%
Below average
Origin
Solingen, Germany
/ Solingen, Germany
Who it's for
- Home cooks tired of ingredients sticking to their blade
- Busy cooks needing one reliable tool for daily prep
- Serious chefs prioritizing long-term durability and quality construction
Who should skip it
- Budget-conscious shoppers looking for an entry-level kitchen knife
- Traditionalists who prefer the rocking motion of Western knives
- Busy households that rely on dishwasher convenience
Performance breakdown
Food Release
Hollow-ground kullens effectively prevent starchy vegetables from clinging to the blade.
Edge Retention
German steel offers excellent durability and is remarkably easy to maintain.
Ergonomic Balance
The weight distribution feels natural and minimizes fatigue during extended prep.
Versatility
A true kitchen workhorse that handles everything from herbs to proteins.
Material Quality
Linen Micarta handle provides a secure, premium grip even when wet.
Cutting Precision
The 15-degree edge angle delivers clean, professional-grade slices with minimal effort.
Key Specs
Origin
Solingen, Germany
Handle Material
Linen Micarta
Blade Material
Thyssen-Krupp 1.4116 Stainless Steel
Blade Finish
Ceramic Stonewash
Blade Grind
Flat Grind
Edge Angle
15º
Hardness
57 HRC
Blade Width
2 in
Features
- Kullens (hollow-ground edges) for effortless food release and reduced sticking
- All-purpose blade suitable for slicing, dicing, and mincing
- Precision-forged for durability
- Balanced for comfort and control
- Gently curved edge for rocking motion
- Wide blade for scooping and transferring ingredients
- Hand-finished 3-stage sharpening process
- Ambidextrous design
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the Custom Kullens Santoku Knife for its exceptional quality and remarkable ease of use. Many highlight the superior craftsmanship and durable blade, noting its ability to maintain a sharp edge through extensive use. The knife's comfortable handle design also receives frequent commendation, contributing to a balanced feel and effortless cutting experience. Users appreciate how this combination elevates their culinary tasks, making it a highly regarded tool in the kitchen. This product truly stands out for its reliable performance and thoughtful design.
Know before you buy
Kullens are the small, hollow-ground indentations along the side of the blade. They create tiny air pockets between the knife and your food, which significantly reduces friction and prevents ingredients from sticking to the steel while you chop.
While a chef's knife typically has a pointed tip and a more pronounced curve, this Santoku features a wider blade and a flatter profile. This design is optimized for efficient dicing and mincing, and the wide surface area makes it easy to scoop up ingredients from your cutting board.
No, Linen Micarta is an excellent choice for kitchen knives because it provides a textured, secure grip even when your hands are damp. It is highly durable and offers a comfortable, natural feel that improves with use.
While Santoku knives are traditionally used for a straight down-and-up motion, this model features a gently curved edge. This allows you to perform light rocking motions for herbs or garlic, making it more versatile than a traditional flat-edged Santoku.
A 15-degree angle is thinner and sharper than the standard 20-degree angle found on many Western knives. This finer edge allows the blade to glide through proteins and vegetables with much less resistance, resulting in cleaner, more precise cuts.
To maintain the 15-degree edge, we recommend using a honing steel regularly to realign the blade. For sharpening, use a whetstone or a high-quality pull-through sharpener designed for 15-degree angles to preserve the factory-finished performance.
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