Boker Core Santoku with Hollow Edge

'What do Trier, Wiesbaden, Münster and Lüneburg have in common? Beyond historic city centers, landmarks known far beyond their regions and long traditions as important trading towns, they are home to outstanding steelware retailers who have built their reputations over decades through wide selections and expert advice. We drew on their experience, practical know‑how and intimate understanding of cooks’ needs when developing the Boker Core series, combining this input with almost 150 years of Solingen knife‑making expertise. \n\nThe result is a knife with dynamic lines, excellent handling and remarkable cutting performance that has been rated "recommended by leading retailers." Each blade begins as a solid blank of chromium‑molybdenum‑vanadium alloy (X50CrMoV15), hand‑forged in Solingen, structurally optimized and hardened to 58 HRC. The edge is then hand‑ground and highly polished for longer service life and an even finer cut. A forged bolster provides a secure grip and protects the hand in case of slips, while the gently rounded spine—an identifying feature of the series—makes the knife comfortable to hold in any position and prevents pressure points even when pressing down hard, as in a rocking chop. \n\nBeautifully patterned, well‑proportioned walnut handles complete the design. The Santoku, originally a Japanese utility blade and increasingly popular in Europe, embodies the name "Three Virtues"—equally suited to meat, fish and vegetables—and its broad blade makes it especially easy to use.'