WÜSTHOF Classic White 5" Hollow-Ground Santoku Knife is the agile forged santoku for cooks with smaller hands or anyone who prefers a compact blade for mincing herbs, chopping vegetables and fruit, and prepping fish and meat. Priced at $49.50, down from $99.00 — 50% off. Buy online at Cutter's Bench and apply coupon BENCH10 for an extra 10% off your purchase.
Specifications
- Brand: WÜSTHOF
- Series: Classic White
- Product Type: 5" hollow-ground santoku knife
- Blade: High carbon stainless steel, forged from a single piece, tempered to 58° HRC
- Edge Technology: PEtec — 20% sharper, twice the edge retention
- Construction: Full tang, triple riveted, full bolster
- Handle: Refined white
- Origin: Forged in Solingen, Germany
How to Sharpen the Classic White Hollow-Ground Santoku
Sharpen on a whetstone or with a WÜSTHOF handheld or electric sharpener at the blade's factory bevel angle; the hollow-ground indentations reduce food sticking but don't change the primary edge angle. Avoid glass, ceramic, or metal cutting boards to preserve the PEtec edge, and hand wash only. The 58° HRC steel holds its edge roughly twice as long as previous models, so sharpening is needed less often.
Functions & Use Cases
The santoku profile excels at up-and-down chopping: mincing herbs, dicing onions, slicing cucumber, cubing chicken, and portioning fish. The 5" blade offers agility for smaller hands and tight cutting boards.
Comparison & Alternatives
The Classic White series carries every feature food lovers and professionals rely on from the best-selling Classic line — 55 production steps, over 20 quality checks — with a refined white handle. Compared to the 7" santoku, this 5" version trades reach for control; compared to stamped santokus, forged single-piece construction delivers superior balance and edge life.
Price Value & Deal Value
Save $49.50 — half the retail price — plus 10% more with coupon BENCH10. Pair with a paring knife to pass $45.00 for free shipping. A rare discount on current-generation Solingen forged cutlery.
