Lighter than a cleaver yet heavier than a chef’s knife, Henckels 7-inch santoku knife finds the perfect balance between the two. This all-purpose tool comfortably meets any day-to-day kitchen cutting need--hearty enough to handle chicken bones, yet slightly curved and sharp enough to rapidly chop vegetables or mince garlic. The cutting edge features a series of small, oval-shaped grooves designed to trap air during use and prevent food from adhering to its sides. Precision forged in Germany by renowned knife manufacturer Henckels, the blade features high-carbon steel construction. A unique Friodor ice-hardening process further strengthens the cutting piece and prevents staining. Fitting the hand comfortably, the 18/10 steel handle creates a cohesive look. Measuring 12-3/4 inches by 1-3/4 inches by 3/4 inches overall, this knife comes with a lifetime warranty and is dishwasher-safe. Regular sharpening will maintain excellent performance for years and years. -- Amy Arnold

From the Manufacturer

The Twin Select range is a master blend of function and design. These forged knives feature ergonomic 18/10 stainless-steel handles combined with blades made from J.A. Henckels’s exclusive high-carbon, no-stain steel formula. The result is a beautiful, award-winning knife that exudes elegance and is a pleasure to use. The Twin Select line contains knives for all tasks, including the following open stock knife types: parer, bread, sandwich, carving, chef’s, santoku, and others. Twin Select knives are also available in a range of block sets and gift sets, to be sure that your cutlery needs are covered.

A Higher Standard in Knife Construction

Twin Select knives are precision forged from a single piece of exclusive-formula, high-carbon, no-stain steel under the all-new Sigmaforge standard. As a result, these knives have improved quality consistency, lasting sharpness, and perfect geometry. Sigmaforge one-piece construction also provides high precision and improved stability of the blade and steel structure, thus improving cutting-edge retention for lasting sharpness. In addition, Twin Select knives use J.A. Henckels’s Friodur ice hardening for corrosion resistance, a process that also contributes to cutting-edge retention.

New Ergonomic Handle Technology

The Twin Select series features comfortable, ergonomic stainless-steel handles that accommodate each hand size while improving function, convenience, and safety. These patented handles are hygienic, colorfast, and break-proof (USA Patent #5791055). The quality of Twin Select can be recognized by the Zwilling J.A. Henckels logo featured on the end of the handle.

Features:

• Sigmaforge one-piece, precision-forged construction: Provides perfect geometry, high precision, and improved stability of the blade and steel structure, thus improving cutting-edge retention for lasting sharpness.
• Laser-controlled edge: Is sharper and stays sharper longer. Has a more consistent blade angle.
• Friodur ice hardening: Maximum no-stain properties and more blade strength. Improved resistance to corrosion and pitting.
• Super bolster: Provides weight, insures safety, and adds balance.
• Full rat-tail tang: Provides a proper balance and greater strength.
• High-carbon, no-stain steel, an exclusive J.A. Henckels formula: Nonstaining, nonrusting.
• Precision-honed blade: Is sharper and stays sharper longer.
• Ergonomic 18/10 stainless-steel handle: Safer and more convenient to use for any hand size.
• Dishwasher-safe: Easy care (although hand washing is recommended by J.A. Henckels).
• Full warranty: J.A. Henckels stands behind all its knives.

7-inch all-purpose santoku knife; ideal for chopping, slicing, and mincing

Forged high-carbon stainless-steel blade; hollow edge reduces food sticking

Friodor ice-hardening process strengthens blade and prevents staining

Ergonomically designed 18/10 stainless-steel handle

Made in Germany; dishwasher-safe; lifetime manufacturer warranty