Product description:
A santoku from Solingen is exactly the right choice when you want to prepare vegetables, fish and meat with straight, precise cuts. The VOCUT santoku with its 15 cm blade combines precise cutting performance with genuine Solingen craftsmanship and a handle made of olive wood. You work more calmly, more cleanly and with much more control.
When cutting vegetables you quickly notice whether a knife really performs. A dull or thick knife wedges in the food, cracks carrots and potatoes rather than slicing them and leaves uneven slices. The result: more pressure, uneven pieces and less control. The wide, flat blade of this santoku tackles exactly that: it glides through the food with straight, pushing cuts and gives you even slices and dice. In addition, the blade is polished in the final step. This step takes time and adds cost – which is exactly why many manufacturers skip it. For you, it means a carefully finished blade and a smoother cutting feel.
With the 15 cm blade you cut vegetables into fine slices, strips and dice, divide fish and meat and scoop the food straight off the board with the wide blade. The santoku works best with the push cut (German): set the blade and push forwards and down with light pressure. Learn more about this knife type in the knife glossary under “Santoku” (German) and in the FAQ, for example “What is a santoku?” (German).
The blade is made of stainless 1.4116 / X50CrMoV15 molybdenum-vanadium knife steel at approx. 56–58 HRC. This gives you a good balance of cutting performance, stability and everyday practicality. The handle made of Italian olive wood feels pleasantly warm in the hand, and its natural grain makes every knife unique. With an overall length of 29 cm, a blade thickness of 3 mm and a weight of approx. 130 g, the knife stays easy to control.
VOCUT stands for knives with an honest origin and a personal standard. The brand is led by Orazio Vella from Solingen – shaped by the craft of his father, who worked as an “Ausmacher” (knife finisher) in Solingen’s cutlery industry. Every VOCUT knife is made entirely in Solingen. That is exactly what you get with this santoku too: not an anonymous mass-produced item, but a well-thought-out tool with Solingen character. Read more about our origin and philosophy on the page Knives from Solingen (German).
Choose between the version with individual laser engraving and the classic version without engraving. With engraving, your santoku becomes a personal one-off – ideal as a gift for home cooks, barbecue fans and food lovers.
Product details:
- Knife type: santoku
- Blade length: 15 cm
- Overall length: 29 cm
- Handle length: 14 cm
- Blade thickness: 3 mm
- Weight: approx. 130 g
- Blade material: stainless molybdenum-vanadium knife steel 1.4116 / X50CrMoV15
- Hardness: approx. 56–58 HRC
- Edge: plain, blade polished in the final step
- Handle material: Italian olive wood
- Origin: made entirely in Solingen, Germany
- Personalisation: available with or without laser engraving
- Care: not dishwasher safe, please wash by hand and oil the wooden handle occasionally
Laser engraving information:
Please check your requested text carefully before ordering: We engrave exactly what you enter. The laser engraving is placed on the back of the knife. Its position is fixed and cannot be freely selected. Individually engraved products cannot be exchanged.
Care instructions:
Wash your knife with a soft sponge, warm water and a little washing-up liquid. Dry the blade and handle immediately. Do not put the knife in the dishwasher or leave it soaking in washing-up water. Occasionally apply a little olive oil to the olive wood handle and avoid prolonged exposure to heat or cold. Ideally cut on a wooden or plastic board (German) – it protects the edge.
Further guidance: How do I care for an olive wood handle? (German)
What is included:
- 1 × VOCUT Santoku Knife 15 cm with olive wood handle in your selected version (with or without laser engraving)
Matching knives for your kitchen:
If you want to complete your set sensibly, these models are the best fit: the santoku 20 cm for precise vegetable cuts, the chef’s knife 15 cm for smaller cutting tasks, the peeling knife 5 cm for fine work in the hand and the bread knife 20 cm for bread with a firm crust. You will find all models in the overview Knives with olive wood handle; for personal gifts or knives with names and logos, take a look at the page Individual laser engraving.
Santoku from Solingen – precise cuts for vegetables, fish and meat
A santoku from Solingen stands for precise workmanship, durable materials and reliable cutting performance. This model is ideal for anyone who wants to cut vegetables, fish and meat quickly and evenly.
Whether as a santoku, santoku knife, Japanese chef’s knife or santoku with olive wood handle – this knife is made for vegetables, herbs, fish, meat and fruit and supports you with clean, controlled cuts.
The olive wood handle offers a natural look, a warm feel and a comfortable grip.
With optional laser engraving, your santoku becomes a personal one-off – ideal as a gift for anyone who appreciates honest Solingen quality.
You will find more models under Knives from Solingen and Knives with olive wood handle.
Frequently asked questions:
What is this santoku best suited for?
For straight, precise cuts of vegetables, herbs, fish and meat – slices, strips and dice. With the wide 15 cm blade you can also scoop the food straight off the board.
What is the difference between a santoku and a chef’s knife?
The santoku has a flatter edge and a rounded tip. It is made for straight, pushing cuts, while the chef’s knife with its curved edge rocks better. More: Santoku or chef’s knife – which is better for me? (German)
What does “santoku” mean?
In Japanese, santoku roughly means “three virtues” – usually meat, fish and vegetables, or slicing, chopping and dicing. It is the classic Japanese all-purpose kitchen knife.
Can VOCUT resharpen this knife?
Yes. This knife is not forged – so VOCUT resharpens it in Solingen for a fee per knife. The free resharpening service only applies to forged VOCUT knives. In between, keep the edge in shape with a honing steel. More: Knife sharpening service (German) and Which knives does the resharpening service cover? (German)
How do I care for the knife and the olive wood handle?
Wash the knife by hand, dry it immediately and occasionally treat the handle with a little olive oil. This keeps the wood supple and preserves its beautiful grain. The knife does not belong in the dishwasher.
Is this santoku a good gift?
Yes, very much so. A santoku from Solingen with an olive wood handle is a high-quality gift for home cooks, barbecue fans and food lovers. With the optional laser engraving – a name or a date, for example – it becomes a personal keepsake. Alternatively, choose the classic version without engraving. More: How does individual laser engraving work at VOCUT? (German)
Who is this santoku the right choice for?
For anyone who cuts a lot of vegetables and wants a precise all-purpose knife with a wide blade – also ideal alongside a classic chef’s knife.
