The Wusthof Performer Hollow Edge Rotoku Knife is the evolution of the classic Santoku. Fine slicing, speedy chopping, precise serving, this blade masters every task with the ultimate dynamism. The wide blade offers perfect control and also serves as a practical tool. Use it to scoop and transfer ingredients from the cutting board to the skillet or serving bowl.
The curved edge pairs the smooth, rocking cuts essential to a European-style chef’s knife with the unparalleled precision of an Asian-style chef’s knife. The hollow edge along the blade edge allows small air pockets to form, minimizing sticking and maximizing efficiency. This knife extends the original "three virtues" of the traditional Santoku (named for the myriad ways it's used for meat, fish, and vegetables) by three more core functions including chopping, serving, and transporting. The name "Rotoku" is derived from the Japanese number "Roku" ("six"). Six virtues. One knife. A masterpiece of elegance and functionality.
Wusthof Performer combines centuries of great craftsmanship from Solingen, Germany, with cutting edge manufacturing technology. The Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC) coating, created for space travel and motor sports, increases the surface hardness of Wusthof steel from 58 to a unique 104 Rockwell. It is virtually immune to adverse external effects and extremely resistant to heat. Wusthof is the first knife manufacturer in the world to use this technology on a fully forged knife with bolster. The hydrophobic 'lotus effect' of the surface causes freshly cut pieces of food, such as slices of a juicy onion, to slip away. Cutting feels almost frictionless. The blade repels acids from citrus fruits, as well as fats or starches. Simply wipe and it shines like new. The Hexagon Power Grip with its honeycomb structure gives you a firm grip even under difficult working conditions. You will always use your knife safely and precisely. The handle of glass fiber-reinforced polyamide is easy-care. Each knife is forged from a single piece of stainless steel, ensuring superior purity and durability. The Wusthof Performer series is of the unsurpassed quality that has made Solingen a synonym for knife craft.
