The Victorinox 7-inch Santoku Knife is a professional, Japanese-inspired culinary tool engineered to master precision chopping, dicing, and mincing, where traditional French chef knives might cause user fatigue or stick to ingredients. While standard chef knives feature a pronounced belly optimized for rocking motions, this Swiss Classic Santoku utilizes a flatter edge profile designed for highly efficient push-down slicing. This structural layout makes it an indispensable all-rounder for high-volume kitchen prep, allowing culinary professionals and home enthusiasts alike to glide through delicate vegetables, meats, and seafood with absolute speed.
Crafted from Victorinox’s signature high-carbon stainless steel and tempered for maximum durability, the 7-inch stamped blade features a specialized fluted Granton edge. These hollowed-out scallops create small air pockets between the steel and the food during use, breaking suction to prevent thin or starchy slices—such as potatoes, cucumbers, or raw fish—from sticking to the metal. The blade measures roughly 45 mm wide at the heel and tapers from 1.5 mm thick near the handle down to a razor-thin 1 mm in the center, ensuring exceptionally clean, drag-free cuts that preserve the integrity of your ingredients.
The utility of this multi-talented kitchen knife is anchored by the black Swiss Classic handle, which is injection-molded from slip-resistant Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPE). This lightweight material provides a secure, ergonomic grip that keeps the hand comfortable and balanced through extended food preparation sessions. At an agile 3.8 ounces, the tool delivers total maneuverability without sacrificing structural strength. Whether you are prepping components for a complex stir-fry or slicing thin layers for sushi, this Swiss-made knife turns demanding kitchen work into a series of fast, effortless movements.
Key Benefits
- High-Carbon Stainless Steel Blade Plus Fluted Granton Edge: Features hollow scallops that break suction and reduce friction to keep food from sticking during rapid slicing.
- Japanese-Inspired Santoku Profile Plus Flat Belly Geometry: Optimized for vertical push-down chopping and mincing, providing a stable alternative to a standard rocking chef's knife.
- Black Swiss Classic TPE Handle Plus Ergonomic Design: Delivers a secure, slip-resistant grip and an agile, lightweight balance that minimizes wrist fatigue during extended prep.
- Lightweight 3.8 oz Weight Plus 11.7-inch Total Length: Combines a 45 mm wide heel and a tapered profile to provide maximum knuckle clearance and precision control.
Designed for versatile food preparation, this 11.7-inch professional tool features a 7-inch Victorinox high-carbon stainless steel Santoku blade. The fixed blade is secured by a black injection-molded Swiss Classic TPE handle, providing a slip-resistant grip and a balanced 3.8 oz weight for effortless dicing and mincing. This Swiss-made knife is dishwasher safe for easy clean-up; please note that a sheath is not included.
Choose the Victorinox 7-inch Granton Blade Santoku Knife with Black Swiss Classic Handle from SMKW and equip your kitchen with a tool built for professional-grade performance.