Zwilling J.A. Henckels Four Star 7-Inch Santoku Hollow Edge Knife

For me, the hollow-edge 7-inch santoku is THE knife to use. It is the right length and width to work with when I am cutting vegetables, meats, fruits. And the hollow grooves also called a Granton edge provide that little extra bonus that makes butterflying a chicken breast a little easier. The little divots create a tiny air gap that reduces friction when I'm working with wet ingredients. There's a reason the Four Star line has been a part of Zwilling's lineup forever. It was designed with professionals in mind, so the focus was on safety, comfort and durability. The 'grippy' polypropylene handle is proportionate to the blade and the work - therefore no excess weight. The blade steel and method of construction is proprietary and at the forefront of technology. The blade can both take a beating and hold an edge, ideal for daily use and hard work. Although dishwasher safe, all knives perform and look better if they are hand washed. I've had a Four Star in my collection for decades. And it still comes out for certain jobs. I expect it will be there for a while longer.

The Four Star 7 inch hollow edge santoku knife is wonderful for chopping! The hollow edge repels food from sticking to the blade. It has a super sharp blade and a very comfortable handle. It is lighter than most German knives and supports fatigue free cutting.

This knife is perfect for getting between meat and a bone. I also like to use it for making pockets in pork chops for stuffing. The blade is made from German Special Formula Steel, also forged from one piece of steel so durable for a lifetime. It is razor sharp and can get through any meat. The handle is comfortable and lightweight, a nice option compared to other heavy handle knives.

This is so much more than just a boning knife! I love using this to take the skin off of tomatoes and all kinds of melons because it can curve to the sides of the fruit. The handle is super comfortable and I am able to grip it very well.

Zwilling's age-old, proven formula in a flexible boning/fillet knife. forged German stainless, 3/4 tang makes a bit lighter (which is good for this one) and larger handle for firm grip.

The weight on the Four Star line of knives is conducive to easy cutting and chopping. It is comfortable to hold with the rounded edges. The Hollow edge Santoku is a delight to use with its flat cutting edge and the small dimples that allow food to slide away easily.

Broad, Sharp Santoku made from the best German stainless steel. forged for balance yet not too heavy. Hollow edge to prevent excessive food sticking to blade.

The flex on this boning knife makes it tieh easiest knife to use for a chicken. It moves so smoothly around the edges and doesn't catch on the surface of the bones, just skims right past and edges or angles on the bone. I always had my butcher do most of the work, as my boning skills were sub par, but with this knife I a have no issue buying a whole roaster and de-boning it myself, in fact it's kinda ZEN! Try it!!

This flexible boning knife provides enough flexibility to get around bones with ease. It does not shred the meat because of its' super sharp edge.

I like the size of this knife for removing skin from fish or trimming fat from beef or chicken. It's flexible but firm enough to have great control. The molded handle on all the Four Star knives is very comfortable in my hand and feels secure.