Wusthof Le Cordon Bleu 7-Inch Fine Edge Santoku Knife

by Wüsthof

Product Features

• 30-Percent lighter compared to Wusthof classic series
• Partial bolster allows for sharpening the full length of knife
• Forged from one piece of German X50CrMoV15 steel
• Triple riveted full tang handle
• Exceptionally sharp with Wusthof's PEtec sharpening process

Product Details

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• Product Dimensions: 11 x 3 x 1 inches ; 6.4 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00005MEGW
• Item model number: 4181-7
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #121,915 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)

Product Description

Le Cordon Bleu, founded in Paris in 1845, is recognized as the global leader in professional culinary education. Wusthof, established in Solingen, Germany, is one of the world's premiere manufacturers of precision forged cutlery. The combined expertise of the two has resulted in the design and production of the Wusthof, Le Cordon Bleu Collection, high-performance cutting tools created to meet and exceed the most exacting culinary standards of the world's great chefs. The blades feature a half-bolster design that is lighter and more agile, and reduces fatigue. The half bolster also offers a rear garnishing point, making for a very versatile knife. The Le Cordon Bleu 7-inch Santoku knife is perfect for all those cutting, chopping and mincing duties.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

22 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Favorite Chopping Knife, September 27, 2001

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Michela (Seattle, WA, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Wusthof Le Cordon Bleu 7-Inch Fine Edge Santoku Knife (Kitchen)

This 7-inch fine edge santoku knife is the most recent addition to my collection of W?sthof-Trident Classic knives. I've been using Asian knives for a long time, but this one has become my favorite because the wide blade makes fast work of scooping up chopped vegetables. [...] you can make very thin slices of vegetables, too. I love using this knife for slicing celery, carrots, nappa cabbage, bok choy, and daikon radish for stir-fries. So far, it has stayed quite sharp without need for professional sharpening. I hand wash and dry it and store it in a wooden knife block.

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars I cook for a livin'..., January 6, 2004

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mojostarz (Kennedyville, Maryland United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Wusthof Le Cordon Bleu 7-Inch Fine Edge Santoku Knife (Kitchen)

Yeah, yeah, yeah...I've been way over hyped on this line of knives but you know how it is...marketing is everything.
If you are stuck on buying the name "Wusthof" then buy this in the "Grand Prix" line 'cause the grip on this "Classic" line of blades is the least comfortable of all the riveted scale handles available...too deep and narrow for a 12 hour day in a commercial kitchen or a big hand (grip test it against other brands before you choose, I might be wrong ;-). This Santoku weighs almost 3 oz. less than other brands... a trend that I've found throughout this line. I've tested this one at work and I need something heavier.
No complaints on the blade, edge, and finish though, it's top notch.

If you are just browsing then check out the Kai Santoku...for just $10.00 more you get the best Santoku available. If you want an equal but heavier blade for a GREAT price buy a Henckels 4 Star.

We concede 4 mojo*z for the blade only! Buy the "Grand Prix".

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Another favorite added to my "collection" of Wusthof Classic, May 7, 2004

By A Customer

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This review is from: Wusthof Le Cordon Bleu 7-Inch Fine Edge Santoku Knife (Kitchen)

I purchased this on one of the Amazon Friday only sales & couldn't be happier. When my husband first started me on the Wusthof line my first request was for a Santoku knife. Well, the set we purchased here locally was $99 which included the Santoku with oval indentations ("kullens") knife and a smaller paring knife. When I saw this one on the Friday sale I didn't hesitate because I love the one I already have and wasn't about to pass up such a great deal for another one!

Another buyer who submitted a review said that this particular knife has oval indentations ("kullens") on the side of the high-carbon steel blade. I can tell you that this knife does not. I'm not complaining because when we purchased my first Santoku I couldn't decide between the flat blade or the one with the indentations. I was happy when I received this knife from Amazon and found that there were not any indentations on it, now I have one of each of the Santoku knives in my Wusthof block.

I hand wash all of my knives and about the only downside to any of my Wusthof knives is that because I use them so much and hand wash them so often the tiny red "W" sticker on my first Santoku is starting to peel off. Whoop-de-doo, lol! You can't beat the Wusthof Classic line, I love it! You won't be disappointed whatsoever!