Wusthof Grand Prix 7-Inch Hollow Edge Santoku Knife

by Wüsthof

Product Features

• 7-inch cleaver blade, great for slicing paper-thin sashimi or vegetables
• Blade is hand forged from a single piece of high-carbon stainless steel
• Ergonomic, permanently bonded black handle
• Lifetime warranty
• Made in Germany

Product Details

Data Sheet [2.19mb PDF]

• Product Dimensions: 14.8 x 11 x 1.4 inches ; 8 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00005MEI2
• Item model number: 4189
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (35 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #179,642 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)

Product Description

Amazon.com Review

Also known as a santoku knife, this 7-inch beauty from Wüsthof's premier line, Grand Prix, is styled after a Japanese cook's knife. Its razor-sharp blade can cut sashimi, carpaccio, or vegetables paper-thin. The hollow-ground edge is similar to a serrated edge and is designed to collect meat juices as you cut, to aid in lubrication, and to reduce friction for extra-thin slicing. The handle is comfortable to grasp, and the knife is perfectly balanced for handling both delicate slicing and rapid mincing.

Wüsthof's Grand Prix line improves upon its Classic line by adding an ergonomically designed handle and a contemporary look. Each Grand Prix implement is forged by hand from a single piece of high-quality carbon steel, using a 38-step process. A full tang--a single piece of steel from the tip of the knife to the end of the handle--gives each piece a balanced feel, superior strength, and lifetime durability. Peer into the private kitchens of professional chefs, and chances are you'll see Wüsthof knives. Wüsthof-Trident understands the art of the knife. --Amy Adams

Product Description

Originally from Japan, this knife is quickly finding a following among American chefs. The curvature of the cutting edge offers great opportunity for rocking the blade while slicing and dicing. An excellent choice for cutting vegetables and meats into slices or cubes.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

31 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Knife, January 8, 2003

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Anthony Lo (Seattle, WA, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Wusthof Grand Prix 7-Inch Hollow Edge Santoku Knife (Kitchen)

Just started using this knife. Got it as an x-mas present. Makes cutting up vegetables an absolute joy. Unbelievable how the tools you use can make such a difference in terms of your efficiency in the kitchen. The edge is extremely sharp (be careful) and the handle is very very durable. I especially appreciate the lighter weight of this knife along with its even balancing. After using heavy 8-inch chef knives (Henkels Professional S and Wusthof Gand Prix), this one seems so light on its feet and quick. I highly recommend it for anyone who stir-fries a lot with vegetables. Really the one to get if you are in the market for a Santoku blade. You can check out the other brands, but after a thorough comparison, you'll find this one to be the best in quality and sharpness.

22 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great santoku knife but buy it for the right reasons, October 3, 2003

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Guy in California (Los Angeles, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Wusthof Grand Prix 7-Inch Hollow Edge Santoku Knife (Kitchen)

I bought this knife because I love the authentic Japanese santoku knife that my mother had used for years before she died. I thought I would get another santoku so I wouldn't wear out my mother's, which has an old wooden handle. Plus I saw that Food Network's Rachael Ray used it, and then Sara Moulton started using it too. So I bought it. I'm very happy with it. It's about as sharp as my old santoku knife and my other Wusthof chef's knives. I probably would want to get it professional sharpened a bit more, but it's working fine. Even though it has the scalloped blade, in terms of food sticking on the blade, it's about the same as my old santoku...maybe a little bit better. Don't buy this knife and expect chopped veggies to completely not stick to the blade like magic. You'll be disappointed. It feels better in my hand than my old santoku knife and my other chef's knives, so I'll probably use this knife more than any other. It especially feels good when finely chopping/mincing vegetables around the cutting board using the two hand rocking method. Highly recommended.

19 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Chef who loves knives, February 19, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: Wusthof Grand Prix 7-Inch Hollow Edge Santoku Knife (Kitchen)

After having done quite a bit of research on high quality German knives, I decided to get the Wusthof Santoku. This knife is very light, and feels great in my hand. I can work quickly and percisely. I only have two gripes with the knife. One, it scratches very easily (I hand wash and am very careful with it at all times), and two, it is a bit small for some tasks. This is my experience. Otherwise, highly recommended for a great general purpose knife. It's great for chopping, much better so than my Henckels Chef knife. A quick word on the Henckels/Wusthof debate. I also have the 4 star Henckels Chef knife. It's pretty good. I enjoy both. Side by side they are of equal quality to my eye. I like the 4 star grip also. With the Wusthof, I'd go with the classic handle if I could go back instead of the Grand prix.

Good luck and be safe, respect this tool!