Boker Core Professional Santoku

'What do Trier, Wiesbaden, Münster and Lüneburg have in common? Besides historic city centers, landmarks known beyond their regions and long traditions as important trading cities, they are home to excellent cutlery retailers who have earned their reputations through wide selections and deep expertise. We tapped their decades of experience and practical knowledge of cooks’ needs when developing the Boker Core series, and combined that insight with our nearly 150 years as a Solingen knife manufactory. The result is a product line with dynamic lines, excellent handling and outstanding cutting performance, rated “recommended by leading retailers.” The solid blade blank, made from a chromium–molybdenum–vanadium alloy (X50CrMoV15) suited for premium kitchen knives, is hand-forged in Solingen, structurally optimized and hardened to 58 HRC. To extend service life and refine the edge, the traditional hand grind is then highly polished. The forged bolster ensures a secure grip and protects the user in case of a slip. A distinctive feature across the series is the gently rounded spine, which makes the knife comfortable in any hand position and prevents unpleasant pressure even when force is applied to the spine during a rock chop. Practical, perfectly proportioned synthetic handles complete the design. The knives are highly moisture resistant and suitable for professional restaurant use, where hygiene standards must always be met. The Santoku, a Japanese utility-knife form growing in popularity in Europe, literally means “The Three Virtues” and is equally well suited for meat, fish and vegetables; its wide blade makes it particularly easy to handle.'