The Victorinox Wood 17 cm Santoku knife is a versatile kitchen tool designed to bring professional precision to your daily culinary tasks. Featuring a high-quality stainless steel blade and an elegant, ergonomic wooden handle, this knife combines traditional craftsmanship with modern functionality. Its balanced construction ensures that every slice, dice, and chop is performed with ease and accuracy, making it an essential addition to any kitchen.
Advantages
The primary benefit of this Santoku knife lies in its superior blade geometry, which allows for clean and efficient cutting of various ingredients. The stainless steel material provides excellent corrosion resistance and long-lasting sharpness, reducing the need for frequent maintenance. Furthermore, the natural wooden handle offers a warm, comfortable, and secure grip, ensuring that the knife remains stable in your hand even during extended periods of food preparation. The lightweight design minimizes wrist fatigue, providing optimal control for both novice and experienced cooks.
Suitable for
- Slicing vegetables and fruits
- Dicing herbs and aromatics
- Chopping boneless meat and poultry
- Preparing fish fillets
When it may not be suitable
This knife is not designed for heavy-duty tasks such as cutting through bones, frozen foods, or extremely hard rinds. Using the blade on such materials may cause chipping or damage to the edge.
Key specifications
- Blade length: 17 cm
- Blade material: Stainless steel
- Handle material: Wood
- Knife type: Santoku
How to use
To use the knife effectively, hold the handle firmly while placing your other hand on the ingredient. Use a rocking or slicing motion to cut through items. Ensure you are using a wooden or plastic cutting board to protect the sharpness of the blade. Always keep your fingers tucked away from the cutting path to maintain safety during use.
What to consider before purchase
- The wooden handle requires hand washing and should not be placed in a dishwasher.
- Regular sharpening is recommended to maintain the blade's performance.
- The knife is designed for right-handed and left-handed use, but the handle shape is optimized for standard grips.
Usage recommendations
To preserve the quality of the wooden handle and the sharpness of the blade, always wash the knife by hand with mild detergent and dry it immediately after use. Avoid soaking the knife in water.
