ZWILLING Four Star 7-inch Hollow Edge Santoku , Black/Stainless Steel

• LASTING QUALITY - Precision-honed blade and laser-controlled edge ensures ideal cutting angle for sharpness and durability..
• SHARP EDGE – A 10 degree side edge angle gives an absolutely precise cutting edge. The ice-hardened FRIODUR blade starts sharper, stays sharper longer, and has superior resilience..
• GERMAN CRAFTSMANSHIP – Made in Germany, Zwilling knives are forged from a single piece of solid steel. Unrivaled quality and superior resistance lasts for years..
• ERGONOMIC – Polypropylene handle is permanently bonded to the blade giving a seamless and gap-free grip that is comfortable and natural to hold..
• CARE INSTRUCTIONS – Hand wash only..

Product description ------------------- FOUR STAR is the top-selling series of ZWILLING J.A. Henckels worldwide. Honed and hand-finished by the most skilled artisans, this celebrated collection is the model of safety, ergonomics, and comfort. Thanks to their seamless transition from bolster to handle, the knives are comfortable to use for long periods of time. The bolster provides the right balance while acting as a safe finger guard.The knives are made of proprietary special formula steel that has been perfected over the years. Combined with ZWILLING's signature ice-hardening technique, these FRIODUR blades are harder, sharper, they will NOT STAIN or chip and they retain their sharpness longer. Precision-forged from a single piece of steel, the SIGMAFORGE knives have an exceptionally sturdy, balanced and flexible blade. .com ---- The Japanese version of the chefs , the santoku is useful for straight chopping, mincing, and slicing of larger quantities of vegetables and meat. Cooks with smaller hands may prefer this 7-inch blade as the shorter length offers better control while cutting. The width also provides a great platform for transporting chopped vegetables from cutting board to sauté pan. This version of the santoku actually has a hollow edge or oval cut-outs along the blade. The benefit to this blade style is that cooks can cut paper-thin slices and individual slices wont stick to the blade. Part of the Four Star series of cutlery, this santoku has a fully forged high-carbon stainless-steel blade. The blade, bolster, and tang are welded of one piece of metal using Henckelss Sinter Metal Component Technology, which distributes the right quantities of metal to each part of the . The result is a longer-lasting edge and a more consistent angle on the blade. The blade has also undergone Henckelss Friodur ice-hardening process, which further strengthens it and protects it from discoloration. The black polypropelene handle offers a secure and comfortable grip and is hygienically attached so there are no gaps between the handle and blade for food to become trapped. This santoku should be hand washed and is covered by a lifetime warranty. --Cristina Vaamonde