Gunter Wilhelm Santoku Knife

Last updated: December 29, 2020

Gunter Wilhelm Santoku Knife
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We looked at the top Santoku Knives and dug through the reviews from some of the most popular review sites. Through this analysis, we've determined the best Santoku Knife you should buy.

Overall Take

This Santoku knife slices, dices, minces and more. The scalloped details on the edge make it easier to remove stuck-on food while you're cooking. It's built extra tough thanks to a multi-stage heat treatment and ice-hardening process.

In our analysis of 6 expert reviews, the Gunter Wilhelm Santoku Knife placed 2nd when we looked at the top 6 products in the category. For the full ranking, see below.

From The Manufacturer

The Santoku knife is designed with a straight blade rather than the more rounded blade of a traditional chef’s knife, so this tool is perfect for mincing and chopping rather than cutting using a rolling motion. This 7-inch CRYO ice-hardened knife is the perfect size for just about any food preparation. We designed this knife with an ergonomic ABS handle for comfort and ease of use. Every chef appreciates a well-balanced knife! That’s why our cutlery is designed to fit comfortably in your hand and to reduce your efforts in the kitchen. These knives are rust resistant, but we recommend that you avoid letting your knives sit in water or washing them in the dishwasher. It is important to note that every knife can rust but can also remain in good condition if it is taken care of properly. Like any other knives, our fine cutlery requires care, regular maintenance, and sharpening as needed. To ensure your satisfaction for many years to come, we recommend you always use the honing steel to realign the edge before or after use and that you sharpen the knives carefully when needed. It is also important to use a quality cutting board. We highly recommend using bamboo or wood cutting boards and suggest you avoid glass, ceramic, and plastic cutting boards because they will dull your knives quickly. Using deficient cookware tools will make it difficult to produce the same results as using high-quality utensils. Each of our product lines has been designed with you in mind and offers an ultimate culinary experience. We are here to serve our customers and will do our best to support, assist, and satisfy your needs.

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Julie Chernoff
Culinary Expert

Julie Chernoff is a long-time member of Les Dames d’Escoffier (past president of the Chicago Chapter, and current co-chair of the LDEI Legacy Awards Committee), the Association of Food Journalists (AFJ) and the International Association of Culinary Professionals.

Chernoff is the dining editor of Better, a lifestyle website and print magazine. Her journalism started in the test kitchens of Weight Watchers Magazine. She holds a BA in English from Yale University and is a graduate of the California Culinary Academy. She has spent the last few decades styling, photographing, teaching, developing recipes, editing, thinking and writing about food.

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