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ZWILLING
Four Star
5.5-inch, Hollow Edge Santoku Knife
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ZWILLING
Four Star
5.5-inch, Hollow Edge Santoku Knife
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This 5.5-inch hollow edge santoku is perfect for detailed kitchen tasks. Santoku - Japanese for "three virtues" - excels at three cutting techniques: expertly mince garlic, slice cucumber, and dice onions with this smaller-sized Asian all-rounder. The hollow edge features a blade that has small indentations, known as grantons, that prevent food from sticking while cutting.
Four Star knives are made of proprietary special formula steel that has been perfected for almost 300 years. Combined with ZWILLING’s signature ice-hardening technique, these FRIODUR blades are harder, sharper, they will not stain or chip, and they retain their sharpness longer. Precision forged from a single piece of steel, the SIGMAFORGE knives have an exceptionally sturdy, balanced, and flexible blade.
- Made from special formula high carbon stainless steel
- SIGMAFORGE - Single piece, forged knife
- Ice-hardened FRIODUR blade stays sharper, longer
- Precision-honed blade and laser-controlled edge for superior sharpness
- Ergonomic, polypropylene handle
- 57 Rockwell Hardness = excellent edge retention
- Dishwasher safe, handwashing recommended
- Made in Germany
- Item no. 31119-143
Characteristics
- Country of origin: Germany
- Substance: special formula steel
- Type of handle: concealed tang
- Type of edge: hollow edge
- Edge finishing: Razor edge
- Manufacturing method: forged
- Blade hardness (HRC): 55-58 HRC
- Colour handle: black matte
- Substance handle: plastic
Measurements
- Net weight: 0.25 lbs
- Length of product: 10.63 in
- Width of product: 1.50 in
- Height of product: 0.79 in
- Blade length: 5.51 in
- Handle length: 4.72 in
- Handle width: 0.83 in
- Blade width: 0.04 in
- Blade thickness: 0.04 in
ZWILLING Four Star
5.5-inch, Hollow Edge Santoku Knife
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FAN-FAVORITE KNIFE SERIES
Four Star is our top-selling knife series. Backed with over 280 years of knifemaking tradition, this celebrated collection is the model of safety, ergonomics, and comfort.
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SUPERIOR CRAFTSMANSHIP
Four Star knives are made of proprietary special formula steel that has been perfected for almost 300 years.
RAZOR-SHARP EDGE
ZWILLING’s signature ice-hardened FRIODUR blades are harder, sharper, they will not stain or chip, and they retain their sharpness longer.
BALANCED BLADE
Precision forged from a single piece of steel, the SIGMAFORGE knives have an exceptionally sturdy, balanced, and flexible blade.
COMFORTABLE HANDLE
Four Star polypropylene handles are ergonomically shaped for maximum comfort in the hand, making meal prep a breeze.
QUICK CLEAN UP
No-fuss cleanup, in the dishwasher or by hand. Stain and rust-free blades.
MADE IN GERMANY
We own our cutlery factory so we can control the quality at every step of the production, ensuring knives that last a lifetime.
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Superior Steel
Made from special-formula high-carbon stainless steel. -
Razor-Sharp Blade
Precision-honed blade and laser-controlled edge for superior sharpness. -
Fully Forged
SIGMAFORGE - Single piece, forged knife. -
Comfortable Handle
Ergonomic handle for a sturdy, comfortable grip.
ZWILLING FOUR STAR CUTLERY SERIES
Reviews & Questions
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ZWILLING Four Star 14-cm_5.50-inch 5.5-inch, Hollow Edge Santoku Knife no-color is rated
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Rated 5 out of
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Evergreen from
Fantastic All purpose knife
My first Henkels knife was a double Henkels 7’ chef knife I bought about 15 years ago and still going strong. My daughter bought this as a gift when she heard me rave about the santoku knife I had tried at a store demo. It does not disappoint . I have cut soft fruits like mango and harder item like carrots. I was able to get precise cuts and was easy on the wrists. I got a great dice with smaller veggies like ginger and chilies. Love this knife!
Date published: 2021-01-24
Rated 5 out of
5
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al728 from
I’ve been super happy with this knife it’s about 12 years old and still cuts everything. You can see there’s no rust and the handle is still in perfect condition. I do hand wash all my knives but they are dishwasher safe.
Date published: 2020-03-30
Rated 5 out of
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DanCooks from
I grew up with the Four Star line in my parents kitchen and now that I am on my own I didn't even think of looking for another blade. The handle material is super comfortable and gives me confidence in my grip. The traditional blade design has never changed and is consistently sharp and stays sharp for a long time. Im so glad that some things never change. The German quality and engineering really shine through here. The Santoku shape is great for all of my slicing and chopping needs. The acute angle gives me nice straight cuts.
Date published: 2020-07-10
Rated 5 out of
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dc1edh from
A versatile companion to the 7” version
This 5” santoku knife is the perfect companion to the 7” version. My wife and I will cook together, and we often will be chopping foods at the same time. It’s ideal to have a second chopping knife (besides our chef’s knife) so that one person and be chopping the larger vegetables and meats while the other is finely chopping smaller vegetables. The 5” knife is great for green onions, garlic, carrots, cucumbers, etc. It’s lighter and easier to handle than the larger knifes for doing fine chopping.
Date published: 2020-12-28
Rated 5 out of
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Bradley Baby Mochi from
Light, Comfortable and Sharp German Steel!
This is a perfect length for someone who's looking for not so small or not so big on their hand, at the same time you'll have perfect control of the knife. Comfortable and balanced size, will quickly become the go-to knife for everyday tasks. It's the most easiest to sharpen, it has a unique blade shape and ergonomic bolster. Whether chopping, slicing, or dicing, the broad blade are comfortable in the hand. This can is a vegetable knife, large fruit knife, and a meat knife as well.
Date published: 2020-03-31
Rated 5 out of
5
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bourbonbb from
Light Weight, Top Quality
This light weight Santoku is perfect for someone who prefers a smaller blade and lighter knife for chopping but doesn't want to give up quality. It's great to chop small fruits and vegetables or even slice through small pieces of meat.
Four Star is a top quality knife forged from high carbon German steel, made in Germany just the same as the Pro knives. The difference is in the handle construction; it has a molded handle instead of three rivets making it lighter.
Date published: 2020-04-06
Rated 5 out of
5
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staychoppin from
Awesome knife for the collection
I just bought this santoku knife and it's my first one from Zwilling brand. it has quickly become my go-to knife in the kitchen! It feels nicely balanced in the hand, not too heavy, and the handle is comfortable even during marathon cooking sessions. The blade was very sharp right out of the box and slices through veggies, meat, and even delicate things like herbs without much effort. I like the hollow edge because food doesn’t stick as much, which makes chopping faster and efficient. It def feels like a knife I won’t have to replace for many years (hopefully!) happy chopping everyone!
Date published: 2025-08-19
Rated 5 out of
5
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Happy Slicer from
7.09-inch Hollow ground Santoku knife
LOVE, LOVE it!!! Wonderful knife to work with. Great balance and really like the Santoku feature! Can't say enough good things! I'm wondering why I didn't get one sooner!
Date published: 2019-09-29
Is this well balanced for a woman’s hand?
Thank you for your question! The ZWILLING Four Star 7-inch Hollow Edge Santoku is designed with a well-balanced, ergonomic handle that fits comfortably in a wide range of hand sizes, making it suitable for both men and women. Its slim blade profile and bolster offer excellent control and ease of use. If you have any questions or you’d like any further assistance on selecting the knife for you, feel free to contact our Customer Service Team at hello@zwillingus.com, our team would be happy to help!
Date published: 2025-07-31
Is this a full tang knife? Characteristics says “concealed tang”.
Thank you for the question! The ZWILLING Four Star 7-inch Hollow Edge Santoku features a concealed full tang, meaning the steel of the blade extends fully through the handle for excellent balance and durability, but it’s encased within the molded, ergonomic handle. So yes, it is a full tang knife, just not visibly exposed like some other styles. If you happen to have more questions, please feel free to contact our customer service team at hello@zwillingus.com. Any of our associates will be happy to help!
Date published: 2025-07-23
I ordered item 33423-008 for Christmas gift and I didn’t realize it didn’t come with the Santoku knife, Is this the compatible model?
Hi absolutely! The self-sharpening Slots are designed to fit the specific Blades: The Santoku Slot will fit the 7" or the 5" Santoku Blades. Happy Cooking!
Date published: 2024-12-27
What is the factory ground blade angle of the 7” hollow edge Santoku ( it is described as a ‘Razor Edge’ ) ?
10 Degrees on each side.
Date published: 2025-08-20
for the 7" four star Santoku - what is the blade width My block has a 2" slot available
The 7" Santoku is 1.7" wide.
Date published: 2024-01-11
