W?sthof Classic 2-Piece Asian Santoku and Paring Knife Set

Product Review

Two basic knives you'll reach for time and time again as you chop, slice, mince and peel. From Wusthof's Classic line, this pair includes a 7-in. Hollow Edge Santoku Knife and a 3-in. Paring Knife. The Santoku, similar to the chef's knife, can be used for slicing onions, cutting melon or mincing herbs; the Paring Knife removes skins from potatoes or apples. The high-carbon stainless steel blades have indentations along the edge that help prevent food from sticking as you slice. Full tangs provide perfect balance. The precision forged knives also come with triple-riveted, high-impact composition handles that fit comfortably in the hand. Wusthof's newest state of the art technology incorporates a new computer controlled method for putting the edge on Classic knives. This technology allows for an exacting edge from the tip of the knife down to the heel of the knife. With this newer precision, the knives are made sharper to 14 degrees per side for a total of 28 degrees. The knives are now sharper and this refinement increases the sharpness retention because exacting angles and edges last longer than edges sharpened by hand. The result is a knife that is 30% sharper and the ICP (Initial Cutting Performance) lasts twice as long..

Product Features

3-inch straight-edge parer and 7-inch hollow-edge santoku
Hand-forged of high-carbon steel with stain-resistant alloy
Precise tapering from grinding and polishing procedure
Weighted bolster; full triple-riveted tangs
Synthetic traditional-style handles

Accessories

Customer Reviews

Average Customer Review

(11 customer reviews)

38 of 39 people found the following review helpful

Super-thin slicing knives, August 9, 2003

K. Sheley "K. Sheley, cookbook writer" (Austin, TX United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: W?sthof Classic 2-Piece Asian Santoku and Paring Knife Set (Kitchen)

These Santoku knives have the fantastic Kullenschliff, also called the Granton, edge for extremely finely-honed thin slicing. They slice quickly into whatever width you want, from slivers to less thin pieces, with only a modicum of practice. The sharp flat cutting edge, safely lower than the handle, makes for an easy, comfortable grip. These knives have multiple uses--not just slicing for Asian-style food, nor, for that matter, just for thin slicing. One can chop, dice, or slice safely and quickly with these finely made instruments. I have a large collection of Wusthof knives, but this style is one of my favorites and most frequently used.

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful

Love 'em!, August 15, 2004

R. A. Joslyn "miamiflash" (South Miami, FL USA) - See all my reviews

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I guess I write a lot of enthusiastic reviews, but I generally feel motivated by fine products - and these knives are among them.

I have a set of the Classic knives, but the one I use the most is the santoku chef's knife. I just prefer it to the "normal" chef's knives with the "French curve." So when this set popped up in my Gold Box, I jumped!

They feel sturdy but not heavy in the hand, and the hollows along the edge really do release the food more easily than the straight-edged ones. The paring knife is more cute than anything else. The santoku shape really doesn't add to its functionality, although it is a nice little paring knife.

Keep this set close at-hand, because you'll find yourself reaching for them all the time, as I do.

13 of 15 people found the following review helpful

my favorite, December 18, 2003

Sandy M "sandygod" (Clearville, PA) - See all my reviews

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Great knife set. You can chop just like Rachael does, which is why I bought this knife. My only complaint is that the tip has bent slightly and will break if I attempt to straighten.