Compact, versatile, and exceptionally precise, the Zwilling Pro 5.5-Inch Hollow Edge Santoku Knife is designed to handle everyday kitchen prep with confidence. Inspired by the traditional Japanese santoku, this all-purpose knife excels at slicing, dicing, and mincing, making it an ideal choice for everything from vegetables and herbs to proteins and fruits. The 5.5-inch blade offers exceptional maneuverability, especially in smaller kitchens or for cooks who prefer a more agile knife. Santoku knives are traditionally known as the "knife of three virtues" for their ability to perform these essential cutting tasks with ease.
The hollow-edge blade features precision-ground indentations that help reduce food adhesion while cutting, allowing ingredients to release more easily from the blade for smoother, more efficient prep work. Combined with the santoku's broad blade profile, this design helps maintain a steady workflow when processing vegetables, herbs, and boneless meats.
Forged in Germany from a single piece of specially formulated high-carbon stainless steel, this knife is built for lasting sharpness, durability, and everyday performance. The ice-hardened blade retains its edge longer, while the precision-honed cutting edge delivers clean, accurate cuts with minimal effort.
Part of the acclaimed Pro collection, the knife features Zwilling's signature curved bolster, designed to support a natural pinch grip for improved comfort, control, and safety. The blade profile combines a gentle curve near the front for rocking cuts with a straighter rear section for efficient chopping, giving you the best of both Western and Japanese cutting styles. A full-tang, triple-rivet handle provides balance and stability for confident handling.
- 5.5-inch santoku blade ideal for slicing, dicing, and mincing
- Hollow-edge design helps reduce food sticking during prep
- Curved bolster acts as an extension of the hand, encouraging cutting with improved precision, safety, and comfort.
- SIGMAFORGE knife is forged from a single piece of special formula high-carbon stainless steel.
- Ice-hardened FRIODUR blade starts sharper, stays sharper longer.
- Dishwasher safe, hand wash recommended.
- Made in Germany