Performer Santoku Knife 17 cm

Wüsthof Performer Hollow Edge Santoku with 17 cm blade

The Performer Santoku is Japan’s version of the European-style chef’s knife. Use it to cut meat, mince herbs, chop vegetables, or craft wafer-thin slices of fish. The wide, 17 cm blade is slimmer than a typical European chef’s knife. The extremely sharp, 20° angle of the cutting edge ensures uniquely frictionless knifework. The hollows along the blade’s edge allow small air pockets to form during slicing, minimizing sticking and maximizing efficiency.

Perfectly balanced, the Santoku shows its strength in demanding tasks that require precision and versatility. Ultimate sharpness. Effortless glide. Inspired precision.

Performer knives are enhanced with a deep-black Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC) performance finish, which makes our blades uniquely strong and durable. This finish is heat-resistant, scratchproof, and resilient to damage. No matter the conditions, it sets new standards for frictionless slicing. The non-slip Hexagon-Power-Grip© design on the handles guarantees unmatched control with every cut. A full bolster (the forged thickening between the blade and the handle) further ensures perfect weight and balance.

For those who never compromise. Wüsthof Performer — the knife for the perfect cut.

Wüsthof Performer Series

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!

Series Highlights

• Wüsthof Steel: Blades precision forged from a single piece of Wüsthof steel hardened to 58 Rockwell, with the surface increased to 104 Rockwell with the addition of a DLC (Diamond-Like Carbon) coating originally created for space travel and extreme motorsports.
• Exceptionally Sharp: The cutting edge is ground in a laser-controlled sharpening process and polished by hand. The high-quality Wüsthof steel remains sharp for an exceptionally long time. It can be resharpened effortlessly. Meaning? Maximum performance for a lifetime.
• Water-Repellent Properties: Moisture-beading, water-repellant properties for frictionless slicing, chopping, dicing, and carving.
• Full Bolster: Full bolster for balance and safety, with a finger guard to protect your hands from the blade.
• Hexagon-Power-Grip®: The non-slip handle with Hexagon-Power-Grip® structure is reinforced with glass fiber and offers uncompromising performance in every situation.