Wusthof Gourmet 6-1/2-Inch Fine-Edge Santoku Knife

by Wüsthof

Product Features

• 6-1/2-inch fine-edge santoku knife for thin slicing and chopping
• Stamped from high-carbon steel with a stain-resistant alloy
• Synthetic polypropylene handle is triple riveted for durability
• Precisely tapered from base to tip; no bolster
• Made in Germany; hand wash for best results; limited lifetime warranty

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 12.5 x 2.8 x 1 inches ; 1 pounds
• 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: B0001FAT9Q
• Item model number: 4186
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #102,967 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)

Product Description

Craftsmanship has been a tradition at Wusthof for over 190 years. Quality and precision have always been the standard that we measure our knife by and our Gourmet line of stamped German knives take precision to a new level. Each knife in this line is cut from a piece of steel using a laser beam to make a perfect blade. The Santoku is a cross between a cook's knife and a vegetable cleaver. It has a thinner angle to allow for a very sharp and thin cut.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars excellent knife, October 6, 2007

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Gillian P. (Bay area, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Wusthof Gourmet 6-1/2-Inch Fine-Edge Santoku Knife (Kitchen)

This is a perfect knife for just about everything. It's large enough to chop bulky vegetables, bread meat, etc. and delicate enough to mince garlic and herbs. I own other Wusthof knives, and what surprised me about this one was how light it is. It's also the perfect size for someone with smaller hands. The Santoku style is wonderful, allowing for great control, and the thin blade stays super sharp. Wusthof knives generally run in the $80-$150 range, so this is an incredible deal.

5 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Lives up to reputation, September 8, 2004

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Cheryl Gethers "zetagirl" (Grand Prairie, TX United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Wusthof Gourmet 6-1/2-Inch Fine-Edge Santoku Knife (Kitchen)

Well this knife is definatley sharp. I was able to dice an onion before the tears started. I have heard a lot about these knives and because of the price was very reluctant. However I paid double this price with alot of price comparing. I have sliced, diced and chopped everything I could think of with this knife, from chicken to zuccinni. It cuts everything with ease. You dont have to apply much pressure and the cuts were uniform and totally thru the food on the first pass. I sliced mushrooms and they didnt stick to the knife.( I was told that the little indentations keep food from doing this.) I would definatley recommend this knife. This price in my research is unbeatable. This knife is easly more than twice the $39.99 advertised here.

3.0 out of 5 stars 4 STARS, NOT 3 ( It couldn't be changed ). Excellent quality for the money!!!, June 20, 2007

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W. Van Horn (Las Vegas, NV United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Wusthof Gourmet 6-1/2-Inch Fine-Edge Santoku Knife (Kitchen)

This is an excellent quality knife for precision stamped & better than many forged knives I've seen & used. This is GR8 for those who want the best quality, but are on a budget or simply cannot afford expensive forged cutlery. This line of Wusthof knives, like the others, are made in Germany and with the same high standard craftsmanship. I have many Wusthof & Henckels forged knives, but this stamped one sure is sharp & affective! Just that forged are much more complexly made & therefore more costly, but somewhat more heavy duty & long lasting. Not sure on the long term, but Wusthof is a name I definitely trust. I think this knife is better than my only non German made, J. A. Henckels International forged 3 piece starter set made in Spain. They are less expensive than most German forged, but a bit more than most good stamped & not nearly as sharp as this Wusthof Gourmet line 7-inch fine-edge Santoku. I recommend this knife to anyone who is after an affordable yet quality edge.