WÜSTHOF Classic – The original for lovers of food
200 years of craftsmanship. Timeless design. Reliable performance.
What a cook’s knife is for European kitchens, the Santoku is for Japan and Asia. This blade is just right for preparing not only fine Asian but also Western cuisine. So versatile in shape, weight and edge that it can be used for mincing and chopping herbs, vegetables and fruit as well as for preparing fish and meat. The sharp blade of a Santoku allows anything from regular to wafer-thin cuts – it is therefore now indispensable in kitchens all around the world. The hollow edge creates pockets of air that prevent extra thin or soft slices from sticking to the blade.
WÜSTHOF Classic offers the cutlery benchmark for tasks big and small. The traditional triple riveted design has been a favourite for professional chefs and home cooking enthusiasts for many generations. With perfect balance, this fully forged line performs with precision and ease. With dozens of blade shapes to choose from here at Chef’s Complements, there is no task you can’t tackle.
Each WÜSTHOF knife is precision-forged from a single piece of chromium molybdenum-vanadium steel. This specialised high carbon, stain-resistant alloy ensures that the critical characteristics of each WÜSTHOF knife are there right from the beginning.
Balance and ergonomics – the special geometry with double bolster for balanced handling. Each blade features a striking double-bolster design, and the ergonomic handle, developed in consultation with professional chefs, rests perfectly in your hand for optimal performance and comfort. The knife weighs less, thanks to the slim bolster design. This allows energy-saving work. In addition, the design allows the whole blade to be used and resharpened.
WÜSTHOF knives are created in 40 major manufacturing steps, from forging to tempering to grinding and polishing.
Features:
- Manufactured entirely in Solingen, Germany
- Forged from one piece of specially tempered high carbon stainless steel to ensure outstanding strength (chromium-molybdenum-vanadium)
- Long-lasting extreme sharpness, thanks to PEtec – WÜSTHOF’s Laser-Controlled Precision Edge Technology
- Final buffing by hand
- Seamless, hygienic fit of the handle
- Black handles made of synthetic material
- Safe work thanks to full bolster
- Triple-riveted handle shells
- Full tang
- Handguard
Santoku 17cm Features:
- Can be used for the head of lettuce, meat, vegetables, fish, herbs, dry or semi-dry sausage, fruit, cabbage
- Type of use: cutting & chopping
- Forged
Santoku 17cm Specifications:
- Blade Length: 17cm
- Blade width: 50mm
- Handle Length: 112mm
- Handle Material: Resilient synthetic handle, riveted
- Hardness Grade: 58HRC
Make every cut matter with WÜSTHOF Classic.
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