Sabatier Provence 7-Inch Stainless-Steel Santuko Knife

by Sabatier

Product Features

• A versatile chef's knife with rounded top edge
• High-carbon stainless-steel blade, full tang
• Riveted wood-laminate handle
• Hand wash
• Made in France

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 12.2 x 1.6 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00004SCQH
• Item model number: 2880428RS
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #406,858 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)

Product Description

Amazon.com Review

If you've never used a Santuko knife, prepare yourself for a new favorite. Its versatile 7-inch length is perfect for both delicate mincing and heavy-duty slicing and chopping. It's lightweight for its size, and only minimally flexible. The delight comes from its unusual shape: the bottom edge is flat, while the top edge curves down toward the tip in a manner similar to that of a bread knife. This is absolutely the best shape possible for the two-handed rocking motion that makes rapid work of all chopping, and the balance is superb. The knife's chunky wood-laminate handle is comfortable and attractive, while the minimal bolster allows it to be fully sharpened in an electric sharpener. Don't be surprised if this knife is the one that replaces your entire knife collection--it really is that versatile. --Jill Lightner

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent multi-purpose knife, January 25, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Sabatier Provence 7-Inch Stainless-Steel Santuko Knife (Kitchen)

This is an excellent quality, beautiful knife. I have used this type of knife for years, and find that I use it every time I cook. I replaced a less expensive one with this, and I am very pleased with the quality. Invest some [money] in the knife that you use most often; this one is worth the cost. A Chinese chef knife is not just for Asian cooking. Try it and you will be hooked.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Kitchen Fashion Statement, December 29, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Sabatier Provence 7-Inch Stainless-Steel Santuko Knife (Kitchen)

I purchased this piece to fill the block Provence set given to my wife for a gift. The knife arrived in a little late, but in perfect shape. This a beautiful piece of cutlery, well balanced, very functional, and sharp as a razor. Unfortunately, it's too much a work of art to use every day, and instead, I have to fall back on my every day Sabatier sets for the usual prep work.

16 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful cutting implement, September 5, 2000

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Ralph Bodenner (Seattle, WA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sabatier Provence 7-Inch Stainless-Steel Santuko Knife (Kitchen)

This knife serves well it's purpose: chopping up food into little bits for your stewpot, or whatever you happen to be brewing in your kitchen. The luscious wood handle is comfortable and has plenty of clearance -- you never have to worry about smacking your hand on the cutting board. The blade is curved enough to let you chop with a nice rocking motion through carrots, garlic, etc., and you can use the wide surface to scoop your veggie bits right into the pot. For tougher foods, like meat, you might need something with serrations, or a big ol' butcher knife for its inimitable chopping action (to cut away fat, for example).