Chicago Cutlery Forum 7-Inch Santoku Knife

by Chicago Cutlery

Product Features

• Lightweight, maneuverable Japanese-style knife for chopping, dicing, and creating razor-thin slices of meat and fish
• Forged high-carbon stainless steel blade for exceptional sharpness and rust and stain resistance
• Full tang for balance and strength; forged bolster; exclusive Taper Grind edge
• Ergonomically-designed, stainless steel handles join seamlessly to the blade for a sleek contemporary look
• Measures 7 inches long; hand wash for best results; lifetime guarantee

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 16 x 4 x 1 inches ; 4.2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00091SDK4
• Item model number: Forum
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #81,115 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)

Product Description

Amazon.com Review

This seven-inch santoku knife combines the precision of a Western chef’s knife and the power of a Chinese cleaver. It’s an essential in most Japanese homes as well as many professional kitchens. Great for chopping and dicing herbs or vegetables, the broad, straight blade also produces razor-thin and precise slices of sashimi, or any other fish, meat, or poultry. Oval-shaped indentations on each side reduce friction for a cleaner cut and help release food so that it falls away from the blade.

Chicago Cutlery’s new Forum line appeals to those who want to combine value, performance, and the sleek contemporary appearance of a seamless all-stainless design. Made from heavy-duty high-carbon stainless steel for rust and stain resistance, they feature forged blades for a leap in quality above cheaper stamped knives, yet cost much less than famous-name German knives. Chicago’s exclusive Taper Grind edge is razor-sharp and cuts with precision; these knives will need to be re-sharpened on a regular basis, but they take an edge beautifully and with maintenance can stay out-of-the-box sharp for years to come. The full tang extends from one end of the knife to the other for a superbly-balanced feel and added strength, while the heavy-duty forged bolster enhances safety. Ergonomically-designed stainless steel handles feel comfortable in the hand. They join seamlessly to the blade for an elegant high-tech look that enhances contemporary kitchen décor even as it provides few places for food and bacteria to hide. Chicago Cutlery covers their knives with a lifetime guarantee; they recommend hand-washing and drying for best results. --Mary Park

Product Description

Chicago Cutlery Forum 7-Inch Santoku Knife includes 1-Each 7-Inch Santoku knife.Chicago Cutlery Forum collection is constructed of high-carbon stainless steel blades and features our exclusive Taper Grind edge technology which is extremely sharp and enables precision cutting. The forged bolster provides balance and safety while ergonomically designed stainless steel handles combine comfort and safety with sleek, contemporary styling.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Poor quality for Chicago Cutlery, July 20, 2006

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M. Quigley "Marti" (cerritos, ca United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Chicago Cutlery Forum 7-Inch Santoku Knife (Kitchen)

I purchased the knife based upon the reputation of Chicago Cutlery products, was very disappointed when the knife arrived, it was chipped and has since started to rust on various sections of the blade.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Sleek and effective., January 15, 2007

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Alyson Garrison (The Colony, TX) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Chicago Cutlery Forum 7-Inch Santoku Knife (Kitchen)

I have had this knife for a while now, and I use it frequently. Its stainless steel design is absolutely beautiful! Although, it is not as sharp as I had hoped.

I used this knife religiously for several months - mostly for onions, mushrooms, and other vegetables. It did its job, but it was not as sharp as I would have liked it to be.

However, recently I received a Chicago Cutlery knife set with a built-in sharpener. With proper sharpening, this knife is amazing - better than the knife that came with the set.

So, if you are willing to properly sharpen this knife regularly, it works like a dream and is beautiful doing it!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars my best tool in the kitchen, March 9, 2006

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J. Anderson - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Chicago Cutlery Forum 7-Inch Santoku Knife (Kitchen)

I use this knife daily and love it. It is light in weight with a shape that fits comfortably in my hand. I have used it almost daily for about 6 weeks and it has remained very sharp. I'm very happy with the value.