A 17cm santoku knife from the Wüsthof Gourmet range, forged for clean, confident cuts and built to last a lifetime.

Features

• 17cm straight blade — sized for everyday control and clean cutting
• X50 CrMoV 15 stainless steel — corrosion-resistant forged steel that takes and holds a fine edge
• Precision Edge Technology (PEtec) — exceptional out-of-box sharpness and longer edge retention
• Polypropylene handle — secure, comfortable grip through long prep sessions
• 56 HRC hardness — balanced for a keen edge and everyday toughness
• Forged in Solingen Germany — made at Wüsthof's home factory
• Lifetime warranty — covered against manufacturing defects

Care

• Hand wash only in warm soapy water and dry immediately with a soft cloth
• Never dishwasher safe — heat and detergents damage the edge and handle
• Hone regularly with a honing steel to keep the edge true
• Sharpen only when dull using a whetstone, sharpening rod, or pull-through sharpener
• Cut on wood or poly boards — avoid marble, glass, metal, or bamboo
• Store in a knife block, magnetic strip, knife roll, or in-drawer organiser