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Wüsthof PERFORMER 7" Hollow Edge Santoku
$295.00
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Part number: 1061231317
- 7-inch Santoku blade
- 20-degree cutting edge
- Hollow edge
- Diamond-Like Carbon finish
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WÜSTHOF PERFORMER 7" Hollow Edge Santoku
Forged 7-inch Santoku with a hollow edge, Diamond-Like Carbon finish, and textured handle, made in Solingen, Germany
The WÜSTHOF PERFORMER 7" Hollow Edge Santoku gives you a wide, precise blade for chopping vegetables, mincing herbs, slicing fruit, and preparing fish, sausage, or meat. Its 20-degree cutting edge supports thin, controlled cuts, while the hollow-ground indentations help sliced food release from the blade.
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Wüsthof PERFORMER 7" Hollow Edge Santoku
Thin Slicing with Less Sticking
The 7-inch blade is broad enough for stable chopping and ingredient transfer while remaining slimmer than a typical European chef's knife. Its 1.8-inch width provides useful knuckle clearance for repetitive board work.
Hollow-ground indentations create small air pockets between the blade and the ingredient. This reduces sticking when cutting thin slices of vegetables, fruit, fish, sausage, and meat.
Wüsthof PERFORMER 7" Hollow Edge Santoku
Why Choose the PERFORMER Santoku
The PERFORMER Santoku combines a wide Asian-style blade with a low-friction DLC finish and textured handle. It suits cooks who prefer direct downward cuts, thin slicing, and a secure grip over the stronger rocking motion of a European chef's knife.
What stands out
Signature Features
7-inch Santoku blade
A versatile Asian-style profile for chopping, mincing, slicing, and precise preparation.
20-degree cutting edge
Supports clean, controlled cuts through vegetables, fruit, fish, and meat.
Hollow edge
Indentations along the blade help sliced ingredients release more easily.
Diamond-Like Carbon finish
The deep-black DLC treatment creates a hard, low-friction blade surface designed to resist heat, scratches, and damage.
Hexagon Power Grip
The textured handle provides a secure, non-slip hold during detailed and demanding prep.
Full bolster
Adds weight and balance at the transition between the blade and handle.
Forged construction
Made using WÜSTHOF's forged production method for strength and stable handling.
58 HRC hardness
The blade balances edge retention with practical honing and sharpening.
Made in Solingen, Germany
Manufactured by WÜSTHOF in its historic German knife-making center.
Best for
The Right Knife for the Job
Chopping
Handles vegetables and herbs with controlled downward cuts.
Cutting
Serves as a versatile primary knife for precise everyday preparation.
Fish
Produces clean portions and wafer-thin slices from boneless fish.
Fruit
Slices apples, citrus, melons, and other produce.
Herbs
Chops and minces herbs with a direct cutting motion.
Meat
Slices tender boneless meat with controlled strokes.
Sausage
Makes clean slices through cooked and cured sausage.
Vegetables
Moves from general chopping to thin, even slicing.
Product details
Specifications
- Product Type
- Hollow edge Santoku
- Series
- WÜSTHOF PERFORMER
- Blade Length
- 7 in
- Blade Width
- 1.8 in
- Handle Length
- 4.5 in
- Cutting Edge Angle
- 20° total
- Blade Finish
- Diamond-Like Carbon
- Handle Design
- Hexagon Power Grip
- Bolster Style
- Full bolster
- Production Method
- Forged
- Blade Hardness
- 58 HRC
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- WÜSTHOF SKU
- 1061231317
From Our Founder
"A Santoku should feel direct and precise on the board. The hollow edge keeps sliced vegetables moving, and the textured handle gives you a secure grip through longer prep."
Tony Boulton, Founder, Design & Grace
Good to know
Shipping, care and support
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Use & Care
Hand wash and towel-dry immediately.
Do not leave the knife soaking in the sink.
Avoid abrasive sponges.
Avoid metal, glass, bamboo, and other very hard surfaces.
Store safely using a suitable knife-storage solution.
Hone regularly to maintain the cutting edge.
Sharpen the Asian-style edge at 10° per side as needed.
Do not leave the knife soaking in the sink.
Avoid abrasive sponges.
Avoid metal, glass, bamboo, and other very hard surfaces.
Store safely using a suitable knife-storage solution.
Hone regularly to maintain the cutting edge.
Sharpen the Asian-style edge at 10° per side as needed.
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Questions answered
Frequently asked questions
What is the WÜSTHOF PERFORMER 7" Santoku best used for?
The Santoku is particularly useful for chopping vegetables, mincing herbs, slicing fruit, and preparing boneless fish or meat. Its broad blade provides knuckle clearance, while the fine cutting edge supports thin, controlled slices.
How does the PERFORMER Santoku differ from the Rotoku?
The Santoku has a relatively straight cutting profile that favors controlled downward cuts. The Rotoku combines an Asian-inspired blade with a more pronounced curve suited to rocking motions. Choose the Santoku for direct chopping and thin slicing, or the Rotoku if you regularly use both rocking and downward cuts.
What is the advantage of the Santoku's hollow edge?
The oval indentations along the blade help reduce food sticking by creating small air pockets during cutting. This is particularly useful when making thin slices of vegetables, fruit, fish, or other ingredients that can cling to the steel.
What do the DLC finish and Hexagon Power Grip add?
The Diamond-Like Carbon finish creates a hard, low-friction blade surface designed to resist scratches and wear. The textured Hexagon Power Grip handle provides a secure hold during repetitive chopping and precise slicing.
