WÜSTHOF Gourmet 7 in Hollow Edge Santoku (1025046017)
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- Non-forged (precision-stamped) blade, 56 HRC
- Blade length 7.0 in, width 1.7 in, handle length 4.9 in
- Hollow edge, laser-guided PEtec edge
- Made in Solingen, Germany
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Summary
A stamped 7-inch santoku with a hollow edge for cooks who want a light Wüsthof made in Solingen with a documented mail-in warranty channel. Check that you want a thin bolster-less blade at 56 HRC, not a heavier forged knife.
Strengths
- Stamped X50CrMoV15 blade is made in Solingen, Germany with full tang and triple-riveted POM handle.
- Hollow edge creates air pockets intended to help slices release from the blade.
- Santoku edge is ground at 10 degrees per side with guidance to hone regularly.
- Limited lifetime warranty covers defects with a documented mail-in process to Milford, CT.
- Owners report factory sharpness, light weight and balance in use.
Weaknesses
- No instrumented independent test of this exact model was found in the santoku roundups checked.
- One owner review describes it as less sturdy in hand than a heavier forged knife.
- In a 2019 r/chefknives thread about a Wusthof santoku, an owner reports the handle spins on the board and food release is meh.
- The product page mixes forged and PEtec wording while the spec table states Non-forged, leaving that claim unverified.
- Weight and balance point are not published by the manufacturer.
- The warranty is limited and excludes bent tips, chipped or broken blades and melted handles.
Verified specifications
| Dimensions | blade 7.0 x 1.7 in, handle 4.9 in. |
|---|---|
| Type | Santoku with hollow edge, series Gourmet. |
| Item number | 1025046017. |
| Production method | Non-forged. |
| Hardness | 56 HRC. |
| Origin | Germany. |
| Steel | X50CrMoV15 high-carbon stainless. |
| Handle | synthetic POM, triple-riveted, full tang. |
| Edge angle | 10 degrees per side. |
| Edge | hollow edge with vertical indentations to reduce sticking. |
| Metric dimensions | 17 cm blade, 4.42 cm width, 12.4 cm handle. |
| UPC | 4002293105932. |
Full research notes and sources
Sources
- WÜSTHOF — Gourmet 7-inch hollow edge santoku product page
- WÜSTHOF — Frequently asked questions on steel, sharpening and construction
- WÜSTHOF — Lifetime warranty process and mail-in steps
- WÜSTHOF — Warranty policy details and exclusions
- WÜSTHOF — How to clean your knives care guide
- WÜSTHOF Germany — Gourmet santoku 17 cm product page
- WÜSTHOF Canada — Gourmet santoku 17 cm product page
- Everything Kitchens — Gourmet 7-inch santoku product page
- WebstaurantStore — Gourmet 7-inch santoku product page
- Crate & Barrel — Gourmet 7-inch santoku product page
- Reddit r/chefknives — Wusthof santoku owner thread
- Reddit r/chefknives — Thread on buying Wusthof
- Food Network — Santoku knives tested and reviewed
- Bon Appétit — Santoku knife guide
- Guyo’s Guide — Santoku knives ranked and reviewed
