Wusthof Gourmet Hollow Edge Santoku Knife – Precision Meets Performance

Bring professional cutting power to your kitchen with the Wusthof Gourmet Hollow Edge Santoku Knife—a versatile blade crafted for precision slicing, chopping, and dicing 🥕🍗. Engineered in Solingen, Germany, this Japanese-style knife features a high-carbon stainless steel blade and hollow edge indentations that minimize friction and prevent food from sticking 🍣🍆.

Whether you're prepping vegetables, slicing proteins, or working with delicate ingredients, the tall, slightly curved blade allows smooth rocking cuts and easy transfer from board to pan. The ergonomic, triple-riveted handle offers a secure and balanced grip, while the lightweight stamped construction makes daily prep feel nearly effortless ⚖️.

🔍 Key Features:

• 🍽️ Hollow edge blade reduces drag and helps food release easily

• 🔪 Laser-cut high-carbon stainless steel for long-lasting sharpness

• ⚙️ Precision-stamped construction for a lightweight, agile feel

• 💧 Dishwasher safe, though handwashing is recommended for longevity

• 💪 Triple-riveted synthetic handle provides balance and control

• 🧼 Hygienic, full-tang construction (for blades over 4.5")

• Made in Solingen, Germany — backed by Wusthof’s Lifetime Guarantee

🛠️ About the Wusthof Gourmet Series

Wusthof's Gourmet Series is crafted from a single sheet of high-carbon X50 CrMoV15 stainless steel, offering exceptional sharpness and stain resistance. Each knife is laser-cut for precision and performance, featuring comfortable synthetic handles seamlessly riveted for durability and hygiene. Perfect for cooks who want top-tier German engineering with a lightweight touch.

🔬 The Science Behind the Steel

Each Wusthof blade is etched with its elite steel formula:

• X50 CrMoV15

  • X = Stainless Steel

  • 50 = 0.5% Carbon for sharpness

  • Cr = Chromium for stain resistance

  • Mo = Molybdenum for toughness

  • V = Vanadium for edge durability

This formula ensures a razor-sharp, corrosion-resistant blade that retains its edge beautifully over time.

🏛️ Wusthof: German Craftsmanship Since 1814

For over two centuries, Wusthof has led the world in precision cutlery. Produced in Solingen, Germany—known as the “City of Blades”—each knife undergoes 40 meticulous steps to deliver premium quality. With their PEtec Edge Technology, Wusthof knives are 30% sharper and offer 40% longer edge retention than traditional blades. 🏆

📦 Available Sizes:

• 5″ Hollow Edge Santoku Knife – Item #: 1025046014 (Formerly 4188-7/14)

• 7″ Hollow Edge Santoku Knife – Item #: 1025046017 (Formerly 4188-7)

Care of Knives

Honing and Sharpening 

Honing or sharpening depends on whether your knife has lost its sharpness or if it is really blunt. A blade's loss of sharpness can be treated using a honing steel. For dull, blunt knives, use a sharpener. To ensure a beautifully sharp blade, we recommend you hone your knives regularly, after each use.  Regular honing prevents blades from deteriorating quickly.

Cleaning

Clean your knives right after use. Thoroughly wash your blades with a non-abrasive sponge or brush, then dry immediately afterwards. Use warm soapy water. Always carefully dry your knives with the blade facing away from you to prevent unintentional injuries. While Wusthof knives are suitable to clean in the dishwasher, we recommend you hand wash only to prolong the life of your blades. Dishwashers can cause your blades to rub against objects during the cycle, causing the blades to deteriorate.  

Proper Storage

Proper storage of your knives and accessories ensures they will last for a very long time. There are three ways we recommend storing your knives and honing steels; knife blocks, magnetic bar holders, and special cases and space saving rolls. Knife blocks help your knives to sit beautifully on your counter top, while keeping them close at hand. Magnetic bars safely hold your knives and provide space. Special cases and space saving rolls allow you to easily transport your knives without causing damage or harm. Make sure your knives are completely dry before storing to protect the quality of the cutlery and accessories. 

Warranty

WÜSTHOF cutlery is manufactured with the highest quality standards and fulfills the required DIN (German Industry Standard) as well as the EN (European Standard).
WÜSTHOF cutlery is fully warranted to be free of defects in material and craftsmanship. The warranty does not apply for normal wear or misuse. Wusthof knife storage accessories are not covered under warranty.