Victorinox Fibrox Pro 7-inch Granton Edge Santoku

A santoku has a flatter edge and a taller, blunter-tipped blade than a Western chef’s knife, which suits push cuts and straight up-and-down chopping. This 7-inch Victorinox santoku adds Granton hollows along both sides of the blade.

The hollows reduce friction and help keep slices of potato, cucumber and other moist foods from sticking. The flat edge stays in contact with the board through each cut, so a stack of scallions or a row of carrot sticks separates completely.

Slice with a forward push, or lift the blade and bring it straight down for each cut. The tall blade gives the knuckles clearance and scoops chopped food off the board.

The 7-inch length suits small boards and smaller hands.

For a wood handle, see the Hardwood 7-inch Granton Edge Santoku. If you rock through herbs, the Fibrox Pro 8-inch Chef’s Knife has more curve. Our Kitchen Knife Shapes guide compares the santoku with the chef’s knife.

SKU: 5.2523.17

Availability: In stock

$62.00
  • Details

    Specifications

    • Series: Victorinox Fibrox Pro
    • Type: Santoku
    • Blade length: 7 inches (17.8 cm)
    • Blade shape: Santoku, flat edge, sheep’s foot tip
    • Edge: Granton (hollow ground) edge
    • Blade: stamped high-carbon stainless steel
    • Hardness: 56 HRC
    • Handle: Fibrox Pro thermoplastic elastomer (TPE), black, textured and slip-resistant
    • Certification: NSF certified for commercial kitchens
    • Made in: Switzerland
    • Warranty: Victorinox lifetime warranty against defects in material and workmanship
    • Model number: Victorinox 5.2523.17

    Victorinox Santoku and Chef’s Knives

    KnifeBladeHandle
    Fibrox Pro 7-inch Granton Edge Santoku7 in.Black Fibrox Pro
    Hardwood 7-inch Granton Edge Santoku7 in.Hardwood (formerly Rosewood)
    Fibrox Pro 8-inch Chef’s Knife8 in.Black Fibrox Pro
    Hardwood 8-inch Chef’s Knife8 in.Hardwood (formerly Rosewood)

    Choosing a Handle

    Victorinox fits the same Swiss blades to several handles, so a shape you like can be chosen in the grip that suits your work.

    HandleMaterialCareWho it suits
    Black Fibrox ProTextured TPE, slip-resistant when wetDishwasher safe per Victorinox; hand washing protects the edgeCommercial kitchens, processing rooms and home cooks who want an easy-care grip
    Colored Fibrox ProThe same TPE handle in red, blue, yellow or greenSame as black Fibrox ProKitchens that assign knives to food groups under a HACCP color-coding plan, and anyone who wants a knife that is easy to spot
    Fibrox Pro Dual GripTwo-component, non-slip handle that supports the hand and wristSame as black Fibrox ProCutters who work for hours at a time and want more support for the hand and wrist
    Hardwood (formerly Rosewood)Modified maple stained in the traditional rosewood colorHand wash onlyButchers and cooks who prefer the feel and look of a wood handle

    Keeping the Edge

    Victorinox steel at this hardness takes a fine edge quickly and responds well to honing. A few light strokes on a honing steel during a work session keep the edge aligned; sharpen on a stone or a guided sharpener when honing no longer brings it back. Our Honing Rod Guide compares regular, fine and polishing cuts, and the Victorinox 12-inch fine cut honing steel suits these blades.


    Care

    • Victorinox rates Fibrox Pro knives dishwasher safe. Washing by hand and drying at once keeps the edge from knocking against other items in the rack.
    • Cut on wood or soft composite boards rather than glass, stone or ceramic.
    • Store in a block, on a magnetic strip or in a sleeve such as the Victorinox Knife Safe for 6-inch to 8-inch Knives, not loose in a drawer.

    Additional Info

    Blade Length (Inches) 7 in.
    Blade Length (mm) 180 mm
    Blade Width (inches) No
    Grind Granton/Kullenschliff
    Steel Type Martensitic Stainless Steel
    Rockwell Hardness 55/56
    Stainless Yes
    Handle Material Fibrox
    Spine Thickness (mm) No
    Brand Victorinox
    Country of Manufacture Switzerland
    SKU 5.2523.17
    Manufacturer's Part Number 5.2523.17
    Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price $62.00

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