Robert Welch Signature 17cm Santoku Knife – Versatile Japanese-Style Precision with British Craftsmanship
Designed in consultation with professional chefs, the Robert Welch Signature 17cm Santoku Knife is a highly versatile kitchen knife from the multi-award-winning Signature range. Inspired by traditional Japanese Santoku design and refined through contemporary British craftsmanship, this knife is ideal for precision slicing, dicing and chopping, particularly when working with fruit, vegetables and boneless ingredients.
The blade is fully forged from the highest quality German DIN 1.4116 stainless steel, selected for its excellent strength, corrosion resistance and reliable edge retention. Forged from a single piece of steel and finished with a full tang, the blade extends through the handle to provide superior balance, stability and durability. This robust construction ensures confident handling and long-lasting performance in both home and professional kitchens.
A defining feature of the Signature Santoku Knife is its Japanese-style blade edge, hand applied at a precise 15° angle. This finely honed edge delivers exceptional sharpness, enabling clean, accurate cuts with minimal effort. The blade is hardened to Rockwell 56, offering an ideal balance between long-lasting sharpness and ease of maintenance, making it suitable for regular everyday use.
The wide, scalloped blade is characteristic of the Santoku style. The scalloped indentations create small air pockets between the blade and food, reducing friction and helping ingredients release cleanly during slicing. This design makes the knife particularly effective for precision slicing and dicing of fruit and vegetables, improving speed, consistency and presentation.
Unlike a traditional cook’s knife, which relies on a rocking motion, the Santoku knife is designed for a more singular downward cutting action. The flatter blade profile offers excellent control and accuracy, making it ideal for cooks who prefer a straight chopping technique. With its 17cm blade length, this Santoku knife provides a perfect balance between cutting capacity and manoeuvrability, making it one of the most versatile knives in the kitchen.
Comfort and ergonomics are central to the Signature design. The tactile handle is ergonomically shaped to sit naturally in the hand, promoting comfort, balance and control while helping to minimise fatigue during extended food preparation. The handle is mechanically finished for hygiene, providing a smooth, easy-to-clean surface suitable for everyday kitchen use. A distinctive design detail is the RW insignia, incorporated as a permanent steel feature within the handle, reflecting the quality and craftsmanship associated with the Robert Welch brand.
An angled bolster allows full use of the cutting edge while enhancing precision control and making sharpening and honing easier over time. To maintain a superior cutting edge, regular honing is recommended using a Signature hand-held knife sharpener, helping to keep the blade performing at its best.
Designed for modern kitchens, all Robert Welch Signature knives are dishwasher safe, offering convenient cleaning without compromising performance or appearance. Each knife is supplied in presentation packaging, making it an excellent gift choice for keen home cooks, new homeowners or anyone building a premium kitchen knife collection. For added peace of mind, the Signature range is supported by an impressive 25-year guarantee, reflecting Robert Welch’s confidence in its materials, design and craftsmanship.
The Signature 17cm Santoku Knife forms part of the wider Robert Welch Signature Kitchen Collection, which includes kitchen knives, scissors, utensils, kitchen accessories, storage solutions and textiles. Celebrated for its multi-award-winning British design, the collection combines elegance, functionality and dependable performance across every product.
Blending German stainless steel construction with Japanese-style sharpness and a wide scalloped blade, the Robert Welch Signature 17cm Santoku Knife is an excellent choice for cooks who value precision, versatility and refined design in their everyday kitchen tools.
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