Wusthof Classic Santoku With Hollows 17cm 1040131317

Wüsthof Classic Santoku With Hollows 17cm is an agile all-purpose knife for vegetables, boneless meat, fish and herbs. Its broad blade and balanced length suit controlled push cuts, chopping and fine slicing.

This Wüsthof format was selected for its useful role within a well-planned kitchen collection and its considered balance of form and function. The 17 cm format is matched to this product's intended role.

Product Details

The Wüsthof Classic Santoku With Hollows 17cm brings the Classic approach to a Santoku knife. It is designed to work with controlled technique, an appropriate board or work surface, and care suited to the product.

• Purpose: agile all-purpose knife for vegetables, boneless meat, fish and herbs.
• Series construction: forged X50CrMoV15 stainless steel and a traditional full-tang, triple-riveted handle.
• Blade length: 17 cm.
• Origin: Germany; Wüsthof knives are crafted in Solingen.

Why We Love It: A Former Chef's View

Arima Homewares was founded by a former chef whose experience spans fine-dining, steakhouse, bakery and catering kitchens, including cooking for royalty and internationally renowned artists. She and her husband built Arima around one idea: professional kitchen experience, translated into honest guidance for home cooks.

“A Santoku is particularly comfortable for home cooks who prefer a broad, agile blade and a flatter cutting motion. It gives excellent control without the reach of a large chef's knife. For this 17 cm, I would prioritise control, fit and the task it is genuinely designed to perform.”

Arima Homewares is an Australian family-owned business operating from its Sydney warehouse since 2018 and an authorised Wüsthof stockist. Learn more about Arima Homewares.

Best For

• Cabbage
• Dry or semi-dry sausage
• Fish
• Fruit
• Head of lettuce
• Herbs

Not Designed For

• Bones, frozen food or hard joints
• Forceful rocking on the tip
• Prying or twisting with the edge

Specifications & Care

Care & Maintenance

• Hand wash with mild detergent and warm water, then dry thoroughly and immediately.
• Use a timber or knife-friendly cutting board; avoid glass, stone and ceramic surfaces.
• Store dry in a block, guard or magnetic system that protects the cutting edge.
• Hone or sharpen with an appropriate tool and a controlled, consistent angle.
• Avoid bones, frozen food, prying and twisting unless the knife is purpose-built for that task.

Complete the setup with suitable knife sharpening tools and knife-friendly chopping boards.

Choosing the Right Knife

Choose a Santoku for a compact, broad all-rounder and controlled push cuts. Choose a chef's knife when you prefer more belly for rocking and more reach through large ingredients.

Compare the complete Wüsthof knife collection or browse the broader chef knife collection.

About Wüsthof

Founded in Solingen more than 200 years ago, Wüsthof remains family-owned in its seventh generation. Its knives are still crafted in Solingen, Germany. Classic is Wüsthof's benchmark forged series, recognised for its traditional triple-riveted handle and broad range of blade shapes. Arima selects the range for quality, functionality and timeless design.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Santoku knife best used for?

Cabbage, Dry or semi-dry sausage, Fish, Fruit.

Is this Wüsthof product made in Germany?

Yes. The source product information identifies Germany as the country of origin; Wüsthof's knives are crafted in Solingen.

Can it go in the dishwasher?

Hand washing is recommended. Wash promptly with mild detergent where appropriate, then dry thoroughly before storage.

How should it be maintained?

Hand wash with mild detergent and warm water, then dry thoroughly and immediately. Use a timber or knife-friendly cutting board; avoid glass, stone and ceramic surfaces. Store dry in a block, guard or magnetic system that protects the cutting edge. Hone or sharpen with an appropriate tool and a controlled, consistent angle. Avoid bones, frozen food, prying and twisting unless the knife is purpose-built for that task.

Does it include a warranty?

Lifetime manufacturer warranty, subject to manufacturer terms.