Rotoku Hollow Edge 17 cm

Whether finely slicing, quickly chopping, or precisely mincing – the Rotoku masters every task with dynamic versatility. The wide blade offers perfect control and also serves as a practical tool: slice, load, and conveniently transport ingredients to a pan, pot, or bowl.

The Rotoku is the evolution of the classic Santoku – an exclusive invention from WÜSTHOF. With its curved cutting edge, it enables chopping with a flowing, rocking movement that would not be possible with a straight Santoku blade. It simultaneously extends the ‘three virtues’ of the santoku (working on meat, fish, and vegetables) with three more: chopping, mincing, and transporting. Six virtues – one knife. The name ‘Rotoku’ is derived from the Japanese number ‘roku’ (meaning ‘six’) – it’s a masterpiece that combines elegance and functionality.

The dimples (small indentations) along the blade form air cushions that help prevent ingredients from sticking to the blade – for maximum efficiency. The blade with our jet black, ultra-hard Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC) performance finish glides precisely and effortlessly through both soft and hard ingredients, thanks to its exceptional and almost frictionless smoothness.

The slip-resistant handle with our Hexagon-Power-Grip© structure and half bolster design guarantees excellent control with each movement.

WÜSTHOF Performer – the knife for the perfect slice.

The knife for perfect control.

Black, sharp, unsurpassable – unique design meets pure dynamism.

WÜSTHOF Performer delivers what you have achieved in your daily life: exceptional quality for unconditional commitment. The ultra-hard, Diamond-Like-Carbon (DLC) performance finish prevents food from sticking to the blade and allows it to glide through any food with uncompromising ease. The non-slip handle with Hexagon-Power-Grip© structure guarantees extreme control – for a lifetime!

Hexagon-Power-Grip© Technology

The new handle structure is a genuine WÜSTHOF innovation. The glass-fiber-reinforced material ensures uncompromising grip, even under demanding conditions. The perfectly arranged hexagons reflect the light like diamonds, giving this series its graceful, dynamic character. Our inspiration? The high-performance tires in racecars.

Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC) Performance Finish

DLC is a high-tech process pulled from aerospace and motorsport designs. It protects crucial components from wear and increases their resilience. This special finish increases the surface hardness of the forged steel by 146%, making the blade extremely resistant to acids, bases, and scratches.

This sleek carbon layer (DLC) also reduces friction. The blade glides effortlessly through food so less force is required. Think: smooth, safe, effortless slicing.

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