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The Wüsthof Classic 5" Santoku Knife — precision-forged from a single block of high carbon stainless steel in Solingen, Germany — is $60.15 today, over 53% off $128.99, for online purchase with free shipping over $45.
Categories : Knife Sets and Chef Knives
SKU : CUT-KNI-049
Buy the Wüsthof Classic 5" Santoku Knife online for $60.15 — a 53% discount off the $128.99 compare-at price. It's the right knife for cooks with smaller hands, smaller cutting boards, or smaller kitchens who still want forged Wüsthof performance for slicing, dicing, and mincing.
Forged from a single block of high carbon stainless steel for strength and balance, the Classic santoku resists corrosion and dulling. The full-tang triple-riveted handle resists fading, discoloration, heat, and impact.
The santoku's flatter blade profile excels at up-down chopping, thin slicing, and mincing herbs, vegetables, and boneless proteins. The 5" length suits compact kitchens, small hands, and precise portion work. Home cooks and professional chefs alike rely on the best-selling Classic series.
Compared with an 8" chef's knife, the 5" santoku offers more control and less board footprint; compared with stamped Gourmet knives, Classic forged steel holds its edge roughly twice as long. If you need multiple blades, the Classic 3-Piece Chef's Set or Gourmet 16-Piece Block Set delivers more coverage per dollar.
$60.15 vs. $128.99 — save $68.84 (53%). Add coupon BENCH10 for another 10% off and enjoy free shipping on orders over $45. German forged quality at an affordable sale price.
Precision-forged high carbon stainless steel at 58 HRC with a PEtec edge 20% sharper and twice the edge retention
Compact 5" santoku blade delivers controlled slicing, dicing, and mincing for smaller kitchens and hands
$60.15 sale price saves $68.84 (53% off $128.99) plus an extra 10% with coupon BENCH10
Handle: Full tang, triple-riveted synthetic polypropylene
Origin: Solingen, Germany
Series: Classic
Warranty: Limited lifetime
Blade Length: 5 inches
Product Type: 5" Santoku Knife
Blade Material: Forged high carbon stainless steel, 58 HRC
Package Weight: 1.2 lbs
Edge Technology: PEtec
Seller: Cutter's Bench
Over 200 years of Solingen knife-making in one compact blade. The Classic 5" Santoku pairs forged high carbon stainless steel with a full-tang triple-riveted handle for a lifetime of precise prep.
Buy it at Cutter's Bench for $60.15 — over 53% off the $128.99 compare-at price — with free shipping on orders over $45.
The sale price is $60.15 versus $128.99 list, saving $68.84. Apply coupon BENCH10 for an additional 10% off at checkout.
Up-down chopping, thin slicing, and mincing vegetables, herbs, and boneless proteins — with a compact blade ideal for small cutting boards and precise control.
The santoku's shorter, flatter blade offers more control and easier up-down cuts; the chef's knife offers a rocking cut and longer blade for big jobs. Many cooks keep both.
Yes — Wüsthof Classic cutlery carries a limited lifetime warranty and is made in Solingen, Germany to the strictest quality standards.
I always found the 7-inch santoku a bit much for my counter and cutting style, and this 5-inch version is the sweet spot. It handles onions, carrots, chicken thighs, and herbs with ease while staying nimble. Precision-forged Wüsthof steel means it holds its edge through weeks of daily dinners. If you cook for one or two, skip the big chef's knife and get this.
Onions, no tears, no effort. This knife is worth double the sale price.
Well balanced and wicked sharp. The hollow edge does reduce sticking a bit on wet potatoes, though not as much as I hoped. Still my most-used knife after two months. Comfortable handle even with arthritic hands.
Quality is unquestionable — typical Wüsthof. But 5 inches is genuinely small if you're used to a full chef's knife, and I find myself reaching for something bigger for large melons or bunches of kale. Perfect for small tasks, limited for big ones.
For two years I fought with an 8-inch chef's knife that never felt right. This santoku fits my grip and my cutting board. The edge has needed only a few strokes on the honing steel. German engineering in a compact package — couldn't be happier at this price.
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