Chef holds Santoku knife from Güde Solingen and sharpens the blade with a sharpening steel

Santoku chef's knife by Güde Solingen

TheSantoku chef's knife from Solingenby Güde Far Eastern precision with German blacksmithing. As a versatile kitchen knife, it impresses with its uncompromising quality, characteristic blade shape, and maximum functionality for fish, meat, and vegetables.

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Santoku smooth / Kulle Alpha

Price range: € 126.00 to € 154.00
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Hand-forged Santoku with scalloped edge - ideal for precise cutting of meat, fish and vegetables.

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Santoku Kulle walnut

197,00 
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Japanese Santoku with walnut handle and scales - versatile, precise and perfectly balanced.

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Santoku Kulle barrel oak

197,00 
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Japanese Santoku with scalloped edge and handle made from oiled wine barrel oak - precise and elegant to the touch.

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Santoku Kulle Alpha Pear

197,00 
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Santoku with scalloped edge and warm pearwood handle - Japanese cutting art for effortless, non-stick work.

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Santoku Smooth / Kulle Olive

Price range: € 162.00 to € 185.00
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Japanese cutting art with a warm olive wood handle for versatile kitchen tasks.

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Santoku Damascus

2.329,00 
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Santoku with wafer-thin Damascus blade and handle made of desert ironwood - super sharp for precise cuts of vegetables, fish and meat.

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Santoku Caminada

Price range: € 195.00 to € 341.00
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Santoku Caminada: Thin blade for the finest cuts in meat, fish and vegetables...

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Hand-forged in Solingen Quality from Güde

Every Santoku chef's knife from Güde manufactured in Solingen high-quality chrome-vanadium-molybdenum steel (X50CrMoV15), ice-hardened and sharpened by hand. The precisely shaped handles, e.g. made of fine olive wood, ensure optimum balance and comfort. Knives from the Alpha are ideal for discerning amateur chefs and professionals.

What is a Santoku knife?

The word "Santoku" comes from Japanese and means "three virtues." It describes how perfectly suited this type of knife is for fish, meat, and vegetables. The classic Santoku chef's knife is recognizable by its tall, straight blade and double-sided sharpening. The wide shape makes it easy to chop and transport the cut food.

Forging process for a Santoku knife at Güde Solingen, heating the steel in the factory

Frequently Asked Questions about Santoku chef's knife Solingen

The Santoku knife is wider and the blade is usually straighter, ideal for fine slices and cubes. It is particularly suitable for vegetables, fish, and meat.

Clean the knife by hand immediately after each use, do not leave it damp, and store it in a dry place.

Beginners benefit from the versatility, professionals from the precision and comfort guaranteed by the craftsmanship.

The advantages of the Santoku knife

Double-sided grinding for precise cuts

Concave grinding reduces food sticking

Ergonomic, handcrafted wooden handle

Optimally balanced for fatigue-free working

Versatile use for meat, fish, and vegetables

Care and use

If you want to enjoy your Güde for a long time, you should clean it by hand, dry it immediately, and store it safely. This will keep the blade sharp for years to come—in keeping with the Güde.

Chef holds Santoku knife from Güde Solingen and sharpens the blade with a sharpening steel

Tradition meets modernity – Santoku Solingen

Güde the best elements of Japanese knife tradition with German engineering for its Santoku chef's knife. Each piece is unique and represents the proven craftsmanship of Solingen. In various Güde series Güde from Alpha to Damascus—you will find your tailor-made Santoku for the highest demands.

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