Boker Core Santoku

'What do Trier, Wiesbaden, Münster and Lüneburg have in common? In addition to historic city centers, landmarks known beyond their regions and a long tradition as important trading towns, they are home to distinguished cutlery retailers. These stores have earned their reputations over decades through wide selections and expert knowledge. We tapped their experience, practical know-how and daily understanding of cooks’ needs when developing the Boker Core series, and combined that insight with our nearly 150 years as a Solingen knife manufactory.\n\nThe result is a knife line with dynamic lines, excellent balance and impressive cutting performance that has been rated “recommended by leading retailers.” Each blade starts from a solid slug of X50CrMoV15 chromium-molybdenum-vanadium steel, hand-forged in Solingen, structurally optimized and hardened to 58 HRC. Our traditional hand grind is then finely polished to extend edge life and refine cutting performance. The forged bolster provides a secure grip and helps protect the user in case of a slip. A distinctive feature across the series is the gently rounded spine, which makes the knife comfortable to hold in any position and prevents pressure points on the hand—even when applying force for a rocking chop. Beautifully patterned, well-proportioned walnut handles complete the cohesive, attractive design.\n\nThe Santoku included in the line is a Japanese-style utility knife that has grown increasingly popular in Europe. Its name, “The Three Virtues,” reflects its versatility: it is equally suited to meat, fish and vegetables. The wide blade also makes the Santoku particularly easy to handle.'