These GOURMET laser-cut knives are crafted in the company’s factory in Germany. Well-balanced and durable, GOURMET knives are made of high-carbon stainless steel. GOURMET knives feature a new handle design made of a highly durable synthetic material – Polyoxymethylene (POM) – which has a tighter molecular structure to resist fading and discoloration. The GOURMET 5" Hollow Edge Santoku Knife is designed with a thinner blade than the traditional chef’s knife, at a 10 cutting edge, and gradually curves up at the very end providing a straighter edge. The hollow edge is crafted with evenly spaced vertical indentations, which create small air pockets between the blade and the food. These small air pockets gently push food off the blade and reduce friction and drag. This knife allows cooks to effortlessly prep a wide array of fresh produce, including starchy vegetables like potatoes, which tend to stick to a knife’s blade.
Product Highlights:
Comfortable and highly-durable polyoxymethylene (POM) handle with a traditional look and feel, stickered with our red Trident logo
Incredibly sharp and easily maintained, laser cut blade.
Tempered to 56⁰ Rockwell
Why give a
high quality knife as a
present or even buy for home or business? Because having the right
quality knives can make the difference between seeing kitchen work as
a chore rather than a joy. It can mean the difference between
unevenly cooked dishes and poor flavor development, and excellence.
There's a good reason why the very first class any culinary student
takes and the very first job any starting cook has in the kitchen is
knife work. So it is the perfect gift for a business, cooking expert,
home maker or novice interested in learning how to cook.
It is obviously a good gift for Father's day. For those home makers who spend a large portion of their time cooking, a knife like this would simply say, "thank you", the "time you invest in this family, is recognized and highly appreciated".
Also, these knives are perfect for the restaurant kitchen. They are the "work horse" of any commercial food operation as I said before. Working with cheap knives does not save money, but rather slow down productivity and lower efficiency.
Why Wusthof? Please read on about Wusthof and the "city of blades". No other area of the world has a more extensive knife making tradition than Solingen.
The City of Blades: Solingen, Germany
Long renowned as “The City of Blades,” Solingen, Germany has earned the reputation of crafting the world’s finest cutlery for generation after generation.
Located in Western Germany near the banks of the Wupper River, Solingen has been home to master blacksmiths for over 2,000 years. The many creeks and spillways of the river were perfectly suited to provide power for the production of blades in the 18th and 19th centuries. It was then, in the year of 1814, when WÜSTHOF first got its start in Solingen and the business has remained in the WÜSTHOF family ever since.
Knives made in Solingen have long been honored and prized for their outstanding quality and craftsmanship. For that reason, the name of Solingen has been protected with legislation, “The Solingen Decree,” so that this dedication to quality is maintained and that knives made in Solingen meet the most exacting standards.
WÜSTHOF continues to call the picturesque city of Solingen its home, and proudly marks each blade as “Made in Solingen.”
Finally, WÜSTHOF feature a limited life warranty. These knives come directly from the factory and are certified authentic. Please be careful when buying similar knives on ebay or on the web. Be suspicious of extremely low prices. They often are imitations.
I appreciate you taking the time to look at this post. I understand you have options. Kindly read the description and ask as many questions as you like. I will be very happy to answer them.
Be kind to yourself. Do not deprive yourself of this item if you want or need it. You work hard to earn your money and deserve it. Do not just “watch”, take control and make a decision to buy and enjoy this item now. Whether you are a professional cook or just a novice, a set of good knives is absolutely necessary to fully enjoy cooking
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