Wusthof 7-in. Le Cordon Bleu Santoku Knife

The special, curved shape of this knife's blade is truly Asian. The Santoku, similar to the chef's knife, is great for not only slicing sushi but also chopping vegetables or slicing fruits. It's an everyday knife you'll use again and again. Wusthof, established in Solingen, Germany in 1814, is one of the world's premier manufacturers of forged cutlery. Le Cordon Bleu, founded in Paris in 1895, is recognized as the world leader in professional culinary education with 25 schools located in 15 countries. Excelling at what each does best, the two companies have recently combined their years of expertise to create the Le Cordon Bleu collection by Wusthof. Their high-end cutting tools are precision-forged from a single blank of high carbon steel with incredibly sharp, specially polished edges. The knives feature distinctively lighter bolsters that are more agile, thus reducing fatigue even with the repetitive motions associated with dicing, peeling or chopping. The handles have no seams that might otherwise attract food particles or juices, making them completely hygienic, and are triple-riveted for added strength. The blades are stamped by each company's logo - the marks of high standards and the promise of years of exceptional performance.