Part of the Four Star series of cutlery, this santoku has a fully forged high-carbon stainless-steel blade. The blade, bolster, and tang are welded of one piece of metal using Henckels' Sinter Metal Component Technology, which distributes the right quantities of metal to each part of the knife. The result is a longer-lasting edge and a more consistent angle on the blade. The blade has also undergone Henckels' Friodur ice-hardening process, which further strengthens it and protects it from discoloration. The black polypropelene handles offer a secure and comfortable grip and are hygienically attached so there are no gaps between the handle and blade for food to become trapped. This santoku should be hand washed and is covered by a lifetime warranty. --Cristina Vaamonde
From the Manufacturer
First introduced in 1976, the Four Star® Series is one of the world's most popular knife lines. Four Star® knives were designed and developed in close cooperation with renowned professional chefs. The result was a fully forged knife with a unique molded handle. The Four Star® line contains knives for all tasks, and includes the following open stock knife types: parer, bread, peeling, sandwich, utility, carving, chef’s, granton edge slicer, santoku, and others. Four Star® knives are also available in a range of block sets and gift sets.
A Higher Standard in Knife Construction
Four Star® knives are precision forged from a single piece of exclusive-formula, high-carbon, no-stain steel under the all-new Sigmaforge standard. As a result, Four Star® knives have improved quality consistency, lasting sharpness, and perfect geometry. Sigmaforge one-piece construction also provides high precision and improved stability of the blade and steel structure, thus improving cutting-edge retention for lasting sharpness. In addition, Four Star® knives use J.A. Henckels’ Friodur ice hardening for corrosion resistance, a process that also contributes to cutting-edge retention.
It's All in The Grip:
The Four Star® series features high impact polypropylene handles that are permanently bonded to the knife blades without any gaps. These comfortable handles are break-proof, sanitary, and colorfast. In addition, the super bolster provides weight, insures safety, and adds balance.
Features:
SIGMAFORGE 1-piece, precision forged construction: Provides perfect geometry, high precision, and improved stability of the blade and steel structure, thus improving cutting edge retention for lasting sharpness.
Laser controlled edge: Is sharper and stays sharper longer. Has a more consistent blade angle.
Friodur ice hardening: Maximum no-stain properties and more blade strength. Improved resistance to corrosion and pitting.
Super bolster: Provides weight, insures safety, and adds balance.
Full rat-tail tang: Provides a proper balance and greater strength.
High-carbon no-stain steel, an exclusive J.A. Henckels formula: Non-staining, non-rusting.
Hand, precision honed blade: Is sharper and stays sharper longer.
Bonded polypropylene handles: Comfortable molded handles and food safe
Dishwasher safe: Easy care (Although hand-washing is recommended by J.A. Henckels).
Full warranty: J.A. Henckels stands behind all its knives.
7-inch chefÂżs knife for cutting through thick-skinned fruits and vegetables High-carbon stainless-steel; optimum grades of metal welded into each part of knife Friodur ice-hardening process strengthens knife and prevents staining Full tang and bolster; black polypropelene handle Lifetime warranty
Customer Rating: Summary: Like buttah! Comment: Nice weight. Slicing is a breeze. I can't say I've owned a better knife. I can't wait until I get the rest of the set.
Customer Rating: Summary: Incredible tool!! Comment: This is my first JA Henckels knife...it's incredibly sharp and I love the feel of it in my hand, the fit is great. One caution - be careful if you are used to knives that are not this sharp....I have a nice scar from my initial use! Definitely will add some other knives from this collection to my own.
Customer Rating: Summary: I cook for a livin'... Comment: A BARGAIN!!! Why is this blade so much cheaper than others when it is equal in quality and superior in grip? Buy this one and you won't be disappointed. I've used this model and I sell a lot of these to other chefs and cooks...I love it, they love it...'nuf said.
It claims a 5 mojo*z in my bag!!!
Customer Rating: Summary: Great addition to the Four Star collection Comment: Purchased this knife to complete my knife collection. I'm not a serious (or even a great) cook but I love Henckels Four Star knives and have used them for over 20 years. This knife (as well as the others in the Four Star Collection) is well balanced and very sharp. It makes me want to take cooking lessons so my meager skills can match the knife's potential. My efforts in the kitchen may not taste gourmet but I feel like a chef with this knife in my hand. Marian
Customer Rating: Summary: Excellent Knife Comment: This is a surprizingly great knife. More accurate slicer than the chief's knife, it is also great for dicing. You can hold the knife by it's spine and rock the knife over onions and peppers to get really nice small dice. I obtained a leap improvement to my Salsa's texture after using this knife to prepare it. Definately like this knife for veggie slicing and dicing a lot.
