Two Essential Blades for Precision and Versatility.The WSTHOF Classic 2 Piece Santoku Knife Set brings together two indispensable kitchen knives designed for cooks who value precision, balance, and professional-level performance.Inspired by traditional Japanese knife craftsmanship and backed by over 200 years of German engineering, this set pairs the versatile 17 cm Hollow Edge Santoku with the compact 7.5 cm Flat Cut Paring Knife. Together, they cover everything from fine slicing and detailed prep to chopping, dicing, peeling, and trimming.The Santoku knife is the go-to blade for preparing vegetables, herbs, fruit, fish, and meat, with a wide blade and razor-sharp edge designed for smooth, efficient cutting. Its hollow edge creates small air pockets to help prevent thin or soft slices from sticking, making prep cleaner and faster. The paring knife offers excellent control for intricate tasks like peeling, garnishing, and precision cuts.Each knife is precision-forged in Solingen, Germany, from a single piece of specially tempered high-carbon stainless steel, delivering exceptional strength, long-lasting sharpness, and stain resistance. WSTHOFs PEtec precision edge technology ensures a sharper edge with excellent edge retention, while the ergonomic triple-riveted handles and double bolster design provide outstanding balance and comfort in hand.Built for daily use and designed to last, this is a premium starter set for serious home cooks and professionals alike.Set Includes:17 cm Hollow Edge Santoku knife7.5 cm Flat Cut Paring KnifeFeatures:Two-piece knife setPrecision-forged from one piece of high-carbon stainless steelChromium-molybdenum-vanadium steel constructionWSTHOF PEtec laser-controlled precision edge technologyHollow edge Santoku helps reduce food stickingErgonomic triple-riveted synthetic handlesFull tang construction for strength and balanceDouble bolster design for improved controlFull handguard for added safetySeamless hygienic handle fitFinal hand-buffed finishMade entirely in Solingen, GermanySantoku Dimensions:Blade length: 17 cmBlade width: 5 cmHandle length: 11.2 cmHardness rating: 58 HRCA versatile, professional-quality knife set that covers everything from detailed prep to larger chopping tasks with confidence and ease.From tips & techniques and use & care to how the knives are made, to the history of Wusthof, find it all here on ourWusthof Blog