3-inch straight-edge parer and 7-inch hollow-edge santoku
Hand-forged of high-carbon steel with stain-resistant alloy
Precise tapering from grinding and polishing procedure
Weighted bolster; full triple-riveted tangs
Editorial Review:
Prepare authentic Asian-style meals with expert German craftsmanship. 6-1/2" Japanese-style santoku knife is a multipurpose gem for slicing, dicing or cubing. Its companion 3-inch paring knife is ideal for minor cutting jobs. Hand-forged in high-carbon steel alloy that's stain-resistant. Knives feature indestructible hand-buffed black handles with triple-riveted full tangs for maximum safety and superior balance.
This two-piece cutlery set includes the two hardest working knives in Asian cooking. The 3-inch straight-edge paring knife peels fruits and root vegetables for cooking. The 7-inch Japanese santoku knife--a cross between a butcher knife and chef's knife in European cooking---splits, chops, dices, and slices meats, vegetables, and fruit. Like all santokus, this one has a straight edge for precise chopping and also has a hollow edge (with indentations the size of fingerprints running along the edge of the blade) so that foods don't stick to the blade during slicing.
Part of Wüsthof's popular Classic line of cutlery, these knives have a very traditional design. Blades are hand forged from high-carbon steel so they retain their sharp edges longer and are easier to resharpen, plus they include a stain-resistant alloy. Blades are also ground and polished by computer to ensure perfect tapering from tip to bolster. A signature feature of Wüsthof knives, the weighted bolster gives these knives the perfect heft. For balance, full tangs extend through the synthetic handles and are triple-riveted for strength. --Cristina Vaamonde
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0
my best Wusthof knives!:
I have 10 Wusthof kitchen knives and these feel better, cut better, look better and cost......more better?
Excellent knife set, highly recommend!:
If you prep a lot of fruits and vegetables in your kitchen, this is the set for you. The Santoku knife is lighter than a standard chef's knife. But this is what makes it so wonderful on fruits and vegetables. I have used it to carve prime rib (just to see how if worked) and it performed just as well as my chef's knife, except that it is a little smaller. I find that I use the Santoku 90% of the time in my kitchen. If you are diminutive female, this knife feels right in the hand since it is a... more info
great knives:
My boyfriend had been begging me to g et him new knives for his birthday, since he loves to cook. I saw that the description said, non stick because of the indented sides of the knives... well I have to say that the knives ARE really sharp, and DO slice tomatoes without having to hold them down, or mush them.. but the Knife is definitely not non-stick.. so they are pretty great.
Great set!:
I've had this set for about 5 months now and it is WONDERFUL. Great combo of top quality knives. They are very well balanced. The Santoku can be used to cut anything from raw chicken to veggies and will cut as thin as you can bring yourself to try! The paring knife is a good compliment for smaller items. Overall, this is a GREAT all purpose starter set. I would recommend getting some sort of storage for it though. I am about to order the 10 piece classic set because I love these so much!.
