ZWILLING J.A. Henckels Four Star Santoku Knife 18cm

The name Santoku is translated to ‘three virtues’ symbolises the characteristics of this knife – chopping, dicing and mincing. A great all-purpose knife.

Compared to the Chef knife they are typically smaller, thinner and lighter, may be more comfortable for people with smaller hands and allows you to chop food with ease.

• Santoku Knife 18cm
• Made in Germany
• German high carbon stainless steel
• One-piece precision forged 
• Ice-hardened FRIODUR® blade
• Hand sharpened & polished 15° on each side
• Laser-controlled sharpness
• Full or ¾ tang
• Lifetime manufacturer warranty
• 90-day no-hassle returns
• Optional: Pay in 4 interest-free fortnightly installments with AfterPay (valid for total cart amounts $80-$1500)

Masterfully combining safety, ergonomic design and comfort, Zwilling's Four Star Knife range revolutionises high quality chef's knives, making this the best selling Zwilling Series worldwide.

The SIGMAFORGE structure of the knives means they are precision forged from a single piece of no-stain special formula steel, delivering optimum strength and balance, the blade runs entirely through the handle.

Blades are approximately 55-57 HRC Rockwell for extreme hardness and corrosion-resistance.

Features ergonomically aligned slim handle and bolster for precise and comfortable handling when cutting, with a 3/4 concealed tang, for impressive balance and safe, secure handling.

V-edge honing with laser-controlled precision ensures the blade is sharpened to a 30° angle, guaranteeing outstanding performance in the most demanding conditions as a result of the initial sharpness of the blade.

Sharpness

• Acute edge angle
• Hand polished edge
• Smooth blade & thin blade

Retaining Sharpness

• Hardness of steel which comes from high carbon content

• One-piece precision forged
• Corrosion resistant steel
• Tough/elastic steel
• Full or ¾ tang
• Thickness of the blade
• Handle material and construction

Ergonomic Design

• Bolster is comfortable and promotes proper handling
• Seamless transition from blade to handle
• Good weight distribution
• Com¬fortable handle
• Even spread of the carbides
• Improved by ice-hardening and tempering process

• Dishwasher Safe, however hand washing is recommended as high heat may discolour or damage the handle
• Wipe clean with a wet cloth or soft sponge and a small amount of dishwashing liquid and dry immediately
• Wooden, bamboo or polyethylene cutting boards recommended; avoid surfaces which may damage or dull the blade