This knife is light and comfortable to use. It is stamped but has a sturdy feel because it has a full tang of steel running through the handle. The specially formulated steel is corrosion resistant and will retain it's sharp cutting edge use after use. The hollow pockets on the edge will help to prevent food from sticking as you slice.
This Gourmet Santoku works well cutting veggies in large quantities and making mirepoix for your chicken noodle soup or other dishes. A nice lighter weight and made with the ice-hardened process which assures it will be sharp and durable and also chip and rust free. The hollow edge means food will not stick to the blade. Nice handle for comfort and a good grip.
This santoku is perfect for chopping onions. The blade is razor sharp and the "dimples" help keep food from sticking to the blade. It's light weight and comfortable and I know it's going to stay sharp and last forever because it's made in Germany of high carbon steel, just like the Pro knives.
Very good quality for a stamped Santoku lightweight knife. The 7" blade is the perfect size for chopping and the food does does not stick to it. Made in Germany and is ice hardened so it's extremely strong and durable.
The santoku is a very popular for cutting vegetables and fruits. But it is also equally good for cutting meats and poultry. The hollow grooves on the side are there to reduce the friction and help food release from the blade. I use a santoku for the majority of my prepping needs. 7-inches is a good, easy length to cut most vegetables and fruits. I don't really miss a my chef's knife.
The Gourmet line is a very good line of stamped knives. They are manufactured under tight controls and precise standards at Zwilling’s factory in Solingen, Germany. They have a full tang, running from the tip to the heel of the handle making these knives sturdy and stable. The comfortable handle is solid without being heavy.
Because the composition of the steel, these knives will stay sharp and responsive with every cut. Keep the blades honed, sharpen once or twice a year and you will enjoy them each time you use them. Dishwasher safe, but hand wash to keep them looking new.
This Santoku knife is well made and exceptional design. Chef knife or Santoku knife is certainly a versatile kitchen knife nowadays. A very sharp knife great for cutting vegetables, fruits. meat, poultry, and herb. Hollow edge creates a barrier between the food and the blade, preventing food from sticking to the blade. Zwilling Gourmet knife is a light knife that is durable and could stand rusting and corrosion. Dishwasher safe, hand washing is recommended.
The Santoku is one of the most used knives in the kitchen and this one is an exceptional value. It is made of German steel in Germany and has been ice-hardened, which means it is sharp, durable and will retain its sharpness longer. The Santoku is perfect for meat, chicken vegetables, and I find that it is the first knife I reach for when I need a knife that can handle many tasks. I love the hollowed out portions on the blade as it creates an air pocket and keeps whatever you are slicing, dicing or cutting, from sticking to the blade.