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Victorinox Santoku Knife Fluted Edge 17.1cm

SKU: D828

£34.20(£41.04 inc VAT)

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The Victorinox Santoku with a fluted edge is a medium-length general-purpose knife well suited to prep kitchen work. The santoku profile — shorter and wider than a traditional chef's knife — makes it a practical choice for chopping, slicing, and dicing vegetables, boneless proteins, and herbs. The fluted edge creates small air pockets between blade and food, reducing drag and helping thin slices release cleanly rather than sticking to the blade face.

In a busy prep environment, the knife handles repetitive cutting tasks reliably across a full shift. The carbon stainless steel blade holds a working edge well under regular use and responds readily to honing, which keeps it performing between sharpening sessions. At 110g it sits at a comfortable weight for extended prep work without causing unnecessary fatigue.

The Fibrox handle is the detail that makes this knife a practical choice for professional kitchens rather than just domestic ones. The textured nylon construction provides a secure grip even when wet or greasy, and it meets hygiene standards for commercial food preparation environments. The handle is also straightforward to clean and does not deteriorate with repeated washing.

  • Fluted edge reduces food adhesion during slicing
  • Carbon stainless steel blade sharpens and hones cleanly
  • Fibrox handle maintains grip in wet conditions
  • Lightweight enough for extended prep sessions
  • Suited to veg prep, boneless proteins, and general knife work

This knife is a solid everyday prep tool for most professional kitchens. It is not intended for heavy-duty butchery or bone work, for which a purpose-built knife would be more appropriate. Operators equipping a full brigade may want to consider a broader range of blade profiles to cover different prep tasks.

If you are building out a knife kit or unsure which profile best suits your prep operation, we are happy to talk it through.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Victorinox Fibrox handle suitable for a professional kitchen environment?

Yes. The Fibrox handle is designed specifically with professional use in mind — the textured nylon provides a reliable grip in wet or greasy conditions and is straightforward to clean to commercial hygiene standards. It is one of the reasons this range is widely used in catering operations rather than being a domestic product that happens to be sold commercially.

What tasks is a fluted santoku best suited to in a prep kitchen?

The santoku profile excels at chopping, slicing, and dicing vegetables, boneless fish, and lighter proteins. The fluted edge is particularly useful when cutting foods that tend to stick to the blade, such as cucumber, potato, or smoked salmon. It is not the right tool for butchery, breaking down carcasses, or any task requiring a heavier blade weight.

How should this knife be maintained in a busy kitchen?

Regular honing with a steel before or during service will keep the edge performing between full sharpening sessions. The carbon stainless steel blade sharpens cleanly on a whetstone or with a sharpening system. Hand washing is recommended — repeated dishwasher cycles can accelerate handle wear and dull the edge faster than hand cleaning.
Victorinox Santoku Knife Fluted Edge 17.1cm

£34.20(£41.04 inc VAT)

£34.20(£41.04 inc VAT)

The Victorinox Santoku with a fluted edge is a medium-length general-purpose knife well suited to prep kitchen work. The santoku profile — shorter and wider than a traditional chef's knife — makes it a practical choice for chopping, slicing, and dicing vegetables, boneless proteins, and herbs. The fluted edge creates small air pockets between blade and food, reducing drag and helping thin slices release cleanly rather than sticking to the blade face.

In a busy prep environment, the knife handles repetitive cutting tasks reliably across a full shift. The carbon stainless steel blade holds a working edge well under regular use and responds readily to honing, which keeps it performing between sharpening sessions. At 110g it sits at a comfortable weight for extended prep work without causing unnecessary fatigue.

The Fibrox handle is the detail that makes this knife a practical choice for professional kitchens rather than just domestic ones. The textured nylon construction provides a secure grip even when wet or greasy, and it meets hygiene standards for commercial food preparation environments. The handle is also straightforward to clean and does not deteriorate with repeated washing.

  • Fluted edge reduces food adhesion during slicing
  • Carbon stainless steel blade sharpens and hones cleanly
  • Fibrox handle maintains grip in wet conditions
  • Lightweight enough for extended prep sessions
  • Suited to veg prep, boneless proteins, and general knife work

This knife is a solid everyday prep tool for most professional kitchens. It is not intended for heavy-duty butchery or bone work, for which a purpose-built knife would be more appropriate. Operators equipping a full brigade may want to consider a broader range of blade profiles to cover different prep tasks.

If you are building out a knife kit or unsure which profile best suits your prep operation, we are happy to talk it through.