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Wüsthof CLASSIC 5" Hollow Edge Santoku
$150.00
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Part number: 1040131314
- 5-inch Santoku blade
- Hollow edge
- Broad blade profile
- Asian-style edge
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WÜSTHOF CLASSIC 5" Hollow Edge Santoku
Forged 5-inch Santoku with a hollow edge and compact black handle, made in Solingen, Germany
The WÜSTHOF CLASSIC 5" Hollow Edge Santoku gives you a shorter, agile blade for chopping herbs, slicing vegetables and fruit, and preparing fish, sausage, and boneless meat. Hollow-ground indentations help sliced ingredients release from the blade, while the 5-inch length provides close control for smaller cutting boards and detailed prep.
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Wüsthof CLASSIC 5" Hollow Edge Santoku
Compact Santoku Control
The 5-inch blade is easier to guide than a full-size Santoku while retaining the broad profile needed for efficient chopping and slicing. Its 1.6-inch width provides useful knuckle clearance and enough blade surface to move prepared ingredients from the board.
The hollow edge creates small air pockets between the steel and the ingredient. This reduces sticking when making thin slices of vegetables, fruit, fish, sausage, and meat.
Wüsthof CLASSIC 5" Hollow Edge Santoku
A Smaller Alternative to the 7-Inch Santoku
The 5-inch Santoku suits cooks who prefer less blade length and closer control. It keeps the broad profile, hollow edge, and thin cutting geometry of a Santoku in a size that is easier to manage for smaller ingredients and compact workspaces.
What stands out
Signature Features
5-inch Santoku blade
Provides compact control for chopping, cutting, and thin slicing.
Hollow edge
Indentations along the blade help ingredients release during repetitive prep.
Broad blade profile
The 1.6-inch width adds knuckle clearance and supports ingredient transfer.
Asian-style edge
The blade is sharpened at 10 degrees per side for precise, controlled cutting.
Forged construction
Made using WÜSTHOF's forged production method for strength and balanced handling.
58 HRC hardness
Balances edge retention with practical honing and sharpening.
Black CLASSIC handle
The riveted synthetic handle provides the familiar grip and appearance of the CLASSIC collection.
Made in Solingen, Germany
Manufactured and finished in WÜSTHOF's 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 compact primary knife for everyday preparation.
Fish
Portions and slices boneless fish with precise strokes.
Fruit
Cuts apples, citrus, stone fruit, and other produce.
Herbs
Chops and minces fresh herbs on the board.
Meat
Trims and slices smaller portions of boneless meat.
Vegetables
Moves from general chopping to thin, even slicing.
Product details
Specifications
- Product Type
- Hollow edge Santoku
- Series
- WÜSTHOF CLASSIC
- Blade Length
- 5.5 in
- Blade Width
- 1.6 in
- Handle Length
- 4.3 in
- Edge Style
- Hollow edge
- Sharpening Angle
- 10° per side
- Production Method
- Forged
- Blade Hardness
- 58 HRC
- Handle Color
- Black
- Country of Origin
- Solingen, Germany
- WÜSTHOF SKU
- 1040131314
From Our Founder
"The five-inch Santoku is easy to control without feeling limited. It has enough width for everyday vegetable work, and the hollow edge keeps thin slices moving off the blade."
Tony Boulton, Founder, Design & Grace
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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 knife block, blade guard, drawer insert, or magnetic storage system.
Hone regularly to maintain edge alignment.
Sharpen the Asian-style edge at 10° per side as needed.
Do not cut bones, frozen food, or other hard materials.
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 knife block, blade guard, drawer insert, or magnetic storage system.
Hone regularly to maintain edge alignment.
Sharpen the Asian-style edge at 10° per side as needed.
Do not cut bones, frozen food, or other hard materials.
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Questions answered
Frequently asked questions
What is the WÜSTHOF CLASSIC 5" Hollow Edge Santoku best used for?
This compact Santoku is especially useful for chopping vegetables, mincing herbs, slicing fruit, and preparing smaller portions of boneless meat or fish. Its broad blade provides useful knuckle clearance, while the short cutting length makes detailed preparation easier to control.
Should I choose the 5-inch or 7-inch CLASSIC Santoku?
The 5-inch Santoku is easier to maneuver on smaller cutting boards and during detailed preparation. The 7-inch version provides more reach for larger vegetables, longer slicing strokes, and substantial quantities of ingredients. Both have a broad hollow-edge blade and favor controlled downward cuts.
What does hollow edge mean on this Santoku?
The oval indentations along the blade create small air pockets as the knife moves through food. These help reduce sticking, particularly when slicing vegetables, fruit, and other ingredients that tend to cling to a smooth blade.
How does this Santoku differ from a traditional paring knife?
A paring knife has a narrow pointed blade for peeling, trimming, and detailed work with small ingredients. The CLASSIC Santoku has a broader blade designed for cutting-board preparation, with more knuckle clearance and a straighter cutting edge for chopping and slicing.
