GÜDE ALPHA series Santoku knife hollow-ground 18 cm

GÜDE ALPHA series, Santoku knife, hollow-ground, 18 cm, item no. 1546/18 

Total length 30.8 cm
Blade length 18.0 cm
Material chrome-molybdenum-vanadium knife steel, forged, rust-free
Blade height 4.5 cm
Blade thickness 1.6 mm
Blade shape Santoku, hollow ground
Handle length 11.0 cm
Handle material: Hosta in black, triple riveted in stainless steel, HACCP compliant
Special feature: continuous tang, ice-hardened, hand-sharpened
Dishwasher safe
Weight: 190 grams
Manufacturer: GÜDE, Solingen
Search terms: Santoku knife, large, hollow ground, Santoku, Santoku chef's knife, Japanese chef's knife


Hosta, the material used for the handle, is a robust plastic that is considered to be heat-resistant and resistant to deformation. Above all, the series is considered to be absolutely seamless and therefore suitable for use in gastronomy because it complies with hygiene regulations. The knives are manufactured in over thirty work steps. Even though the term ‘Santoku’ translates as ‘three virtues’:
meat, fish and vegetables can be chopped with it, I would still recommend washing it by hand. The hollow edge is designed to prevent the food from sticking to the blade. The same length is also available with a smooth edge.
Of all the series from the manufacturer GÜDE, the ALPHA series offers the widest variety of models. You will achieve the longest-lasting sharpness if you do not cut bones and only work on wooden or suitable plastic chopping boards. In this context, you should also pay due attention to how you store your chef's knives. A knife block, magnetic strip, blade guard or drawer insert would be useful.
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Susann Frécôt
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