Wusthof Santoku Knife Performer Black 17cm
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Precision With Every Slice
Meet the Santoku, the Japanese-style all-rounder that brings precision, speed, and incredible sharpness to your everyday cooking. The Wusthof Performer Santoku Knife 17cm takes this iconic blade shape and elevates it with cutting-edge German engineering, giving you wafer-thin slicing, effortless chopping, and frictionless cuts every time you pick it up.
Forged in Solingen, Germany, the Performer Santoku features a diamond-like carbon (DLC) coated blade, deep black, ultra-tough, heat-resistant, scratchproof, and built to glide through food with remarkable ease. The ultra-sharp 20° cutting edge and wide profile make it ideal for everything from chopping vegetables and mincing herbs to slicing meat or creating paper-thin cuts of fish. The hollow-ground indentations along the blade help prevent food from sticking, speeding up prep and keeping every slice clean and precise.
The non-slip Hexagon Power Grip® handle gives unmatched control, even in busy kitchens, while the forged bolster ensures perfect balance in every movement. If you're after power, finesse, and a knife that can keep up with real cooking, this is it.
What You're Getting
- Blade Length: 17cm
- Material: Forged stainless steel with Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC) coating
- Handle: Non-slip Hexagon Power Grip®
- Blade Type: Santoku, hollow-ground
- Edge Angle: 20° for ultra-precise slicing
- Finish: Deep black DLC performance coating
- Rockwell Hardness: 58 HRC
This isn't just a Santoku knife, it's a beautifully engineered blend of precision, agility, and power. Designed for cooks who expect performance without compromise, it makes everyday prep smoother, faster, and infinitely more enjoyable.
Backed by Milly's Kitchen's 40 years of cookware expertise. We've been helping people cook with confidence since 1984.
Why You'll Love It
Japanese Precision, German Engineering - The Santoku shape excels at fine slicing, dicing, chopping, and mincing, versatility at its best.
DLC Performance Coating - Diamond-Like Carbon finish delivers heat resistance, scratchproof durability, and frictionless slicing.
Effortless Cutting - The 20° cutting edge glides through ingredients for clean, razor-sharp performance.
Hollow Ground Blade - Small air pockets reduce sticking so soft or thin slices release easily.
Ultimate Control - The Hexagon Power Grip® handle provides a secure, non-slip hold.
Perfectly Balanced - Full forged bolster for stability and comfort in every movement.
German Craftsmanship: Made in Solingen with over 200 years of precision knife-making expertise.
FAQs
What makes the Performer Santoku different?
The DLC coating and Power Grip® handle deliver unmatched durability, grip, and slicing efficiency, plus the Santoku shape excels at precision work.
Is it good for everyday cooking?
Absolutely. It's incredibly versatile, perfect for meat, fish, herbs, vegetables, fruit, and ultra-thin slicing.
Does the blade stick to food?
Much less than standard knives. The hollow-ground indentations and DLC coating reduce friction and sticking dramatically.
Will the black coating wear off?
No. The DLC finish is engineered to be scratchproof, heat-resistant, and incredibly long-lasting with proper care.
- Wash by hand and immediately towel dry.
- Avoid using abrasive sponges or leaving your knife soaking in the sink.
- Safely store your knife using a storage solution.
- Avoid cutting on hard surfaces such as metal, glass or hardwoods like bamboo.
- Regular honing is essential to keep your knife performing at its best.
- Sharpen as needed using a whetstone, sharpening steel, or hand-held knife sharpener.
Founded in 1814, Wusthof has been crafting high-quality, forged cutlery in Solingen, Germany for over 200 years and have established a reputation above all for their quality and functionality.
Constantly evolving their brand, Wusthof apply the latest technological innovations to their many cutlery lines. Every knife features their iconic logo of a trident with three prongs that stand for "passion," "diligence" and "perfection."
The company is still family-owned and managed, ensuring that quality remains the benchmark for German-made knives that are renowned and used by chefs globally.
Milly's Kitchen is committed to deliver your order as quickly as possible.
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Free Freight for purchases over $150.00*
No Charge Click & Collect from our Ponsonby store.
Courier Freight Charges:
- Auckland (Orewa to Pokeno) $7.50
- Rural Auckland (including Waiheke Island) $14
- Nationwide $10.00
- Rural Charge of an extra $4.00 applies to rural delivery
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