Product Description

Chicago Cutlery Forum 7-Inch Santoku Knife includes 1-Each 7-Inch Santoku knife.Chicago Cutlery Forum collection is constructed of high-carbon stainless steel blades and features our exclusive Taper Grind edge technology which is extremely sharp and enables precision cutting. The forged bolster provides balance and safety while ergonomically designed stainless steel handles combine comfort and safety with sleek, contemporary styling.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #6450 in Kitchen & Housewares
• Color: Stainless Steel
• Brand: Chicago Cutlery
• Model: Forum
• Released on: 2005-05-01
• Dimensions: 1.00" h x 4.00" w x 16.00" l, 1.11 pounds

Features

• Lightweight, maneuverable Japanese-style knife for chopping, dicing, and creating razor-thin slices of meat and fish
• Forged high-carbon stainless steel blade for exceptional sharpness and rust and stain resistance
• Full tang for balance and strength; forged bolster; exclusive Taper Grind edge
• Ergonomically-designed, stainless steel handles join seamlessly to the blade for a sleek contemporary look
• Measures 7 inches long; hand wash for best results; lifetime guarantee

Amazon.com Review
This seven-inch santoku knife combines the precision of a Western chef’s knife and the power of a Chinese cleaver. It’s an essential in most Japanese homes as well as many professional kitchens. Great for chopping and dicing herbs or vegetables, the broad, straight blade also produces razor-thin and precise slices of sashimi, or any other fish, meat, or poultry. Oval-shaped indentations on each side reduce friction for a cleaner cut and help release food so that it falls away from the blade.

Chicago Cutlery’s new Forum line appeals to those who want to combine value, performance, and the sleek contemporary appearance of a seamless all-stainless design. Made from heavy-duty high-carbon stainless steel for rust and stain resistance, they feature forged blades for a leap in quality above cheaper stamped knives, yet cost much less than famous-name German knives. Chicago’s exclusive Taper Grind edge is razor-sharp and cuts with precision; these knives will need to be re-sharpened on a regular basis, but they take an edge beautifully and with maintenance can stay out-of-the-box sharp for years to come. The full tang extends from one end of the knife to the other for a superbly-balanced feel and added strength, while the heavy-duty forged bolster enhances safety. Ergonomically-designed stainless steel handles feel comfortable in the hand. They join seamlessly to the blade for an elegant high-tech look that enhances contemporary kitchen décor even as it provides few places for food and bacteria to hide. Chicago Cutlery covers their knives with a lifetime guarantee; they recommend hand-washing and drying for best results. --Mary Park

Customer Reviews

Poor quality for Chicago Cutlery
I purchased the knife based upon the reputation of Chicago Cutlery products, was very disappointed when the knife arrived, it was chipped and has since started to rust on various sections of the blade.

Not that amazing but good for the price if you need a generic knife.
I wanted a Santoku knife -- the flat blade and all. Ordered this one and was a little disappointed because the blade is curved. In fact, the curve matches my french chef's knife which is also made by Chicago Cutlery. It's like they just chopped off the french pointy end, rounded it over, added scallops, and called it a Santoku. Overall it's o.k. as a knife but I will stick to my chicago cutlery french chef's knife for now.

Being an amateur home cook, the nicer Santokus (Shun, etc) are just too expensive for me. That is the positive that this knife has going for it -- it's cheap. I would still buy a french blade over this, though. The curve is the same and if you're going to have the curve, the point on the french blade is handy. The abrupt, rounded-off cut-off on this Santoku just doesn't feel right.

my best tool in the kitchen
I use this knife daily and love it. It is light in weight with a shape that fits comfortably in my hand. I have used it almost daily for about 6 weeks and it has remained very sharp. I'm very happy with the value.