WÜSTHOF Gourmet 5" Hollow Edge Santoku Knife, Black

I love knives from this company- good blade

Fantastic affordable knifeBuying a second one!

My entire life has been lived without a Santoku knife. I always made due with cheap stuff and whatever I could pick up along the way. This was my first uprade, ever.First, it's lightweight. That's a plus for unstable wrists and periodic pain. Second, it's predictably sharp, no surprise there, but not so sharp to accidentally cut yourself. Third, it combines manufacturing features in an attractive way. The handle is smooth, the rivets (?) holding it together are neither recessed or protruding. The photo is accurate, what you see, is what you get.Other reviewers have complained about rust. I can't possibly see how this would happen, unless not caring for it as recommended. I hand wash immediately after use, dry completely and, for now, replace in the plastic cover provided. In a busy household this may be unrealistic, but for a single person, doable.It's a delight to use, always performing the same on any food, whether covered by skin or not.

Sharp! Got it for my chef and he loves it!

This knife arrived quickly and was in perfect shape. It’s very light in weight. Slides and dices well. I thought it would look passable as an addition to my Henckles knife block set but I realized after it showed up that the handle is definitely plastic, meant to look like wood. Definitely not giving “quality” vibes. Compared to the handles of the other knife sets I have, the handle of this knife is not nearly as ergonomic as the Henckles. It’s a good sharp blade though so I think I’ll keep this one while it lasts and get a name brand one when this one is ready to be done in the kitchen.

Super sharp, and cuts/chops great. We love this brand !

Only brand I use.

Bought on sale even, because I love a santoku and didn’t have a smaller one. The balance and quality are amazing, and it’s my go-to knife these days. Stays sharp, but I sharpen it often and then it’s super sharp.