The Arc Cardinal FN176 Santoku 7" Full Tang With Guard is a professional-grade Asian knife designed for precise slicing, dicing, and chopping tasks in commercial kitchens. Featuring a high carbon stainless steel blade with a hollow/granton edge, this forged Santoku provides superior edge retention and durability. Its full tang construction ensures balance and strength, while the black POM handle with stainless steel rivets offers a slip-resistant grip for rigorous use in food preparation environments. Suitable for professional chefs and foodservice operations, this model excels in high-volume slicing applications requiring clean cuts and longevity.
Top Arc Cardinal FN176 Features
The FN176 Santoku knife is tailored for commercial foodservice settings, providing pinpoint accuracy and durability. Its 7-inch blade, made from high carbon stainless steel, offers excellent edge retention and corrosion resistance. Designed with a full tang and guard, it ensures stability during heavy duty use. The hollow/granton edge prevents food sticking, reducing prep time and maintaining workflow efficiency. The ergonomic POM handle enhances grip and safety, facilitating multiple cutting techniques with ease.
- Functionality: Precision slicing with granton edge to reduce sticking
- Durability: High carbon stainless steel blade resists corrosion and wear
- Ease of maintenance: Easy to clean, dishwasher safe, and resistant to staining
- Use case fit: Ideal for fine slicing and chopping in busy commercial kitchens
- Workflow benefit: Full tang and guard enhance balance and safety during intensive food prep
Recommended for high-volume slicing tasks in restaurant kitchens or culinary establishments requiring reliable, knife-edge performance.
Arc Cardinal FN176 Technical Specs
The Arc Cardinal FN176 Santoku features a 7” high carbon stainless steel blade with a hollow/granton edge, offering precise and efficient cuts for commercial kitchens. Its forged construction ensures a robust full tang with a guard for safety and balance. The handle is crafted from black POM with stainless steel rivets, designed for ergonomic grip and longevity. This model weighs approximately 5.03 pounds, supporting prolonged use without fatigue. Operating within standard culinary environments, it withstands high-heat preparation and frequent cleaning. Dimensions measure specific to its blade length, with an overall design optimized for versatile slicing tasks. Its anti-corrosion and stain-resistant materials facilitate hygiene and easy maintenance, essential for food safety compliance. Suitable for high-volume food prep, the FN176 maintains sharpness through intensive use, making it a reliable instrument for professional chefs.
- Blade Length: 7-inch
- Material: High carbon stainless steel
- Handle Material: Plastic / Poly - Handle with stainless steel rivets
- Weight: 5.03 lbs
- Construction: Forged full tang with guard
- Blade Edge: Hollow / Granton
- Color: Black handle with stainless steel rivets
- Operating Range: Suitable for typical commercial food prep temperatures
- Cleaning Compatibility: Dishwasher safe, corrosion resistant, easy maintenance
- Electrical Requirements: Not applicable
- Installation & Maintenance: Dishwasher safe, straightforward cleaning routine
- Storage: Safe storage with proper knife rack or magnetic strip to ensure safety and longevity
- Usage Compatibility: Compatible with standard commercial cutting surfaces
- Safety Features: Full tang and guard for enhanced safety during cutting tasks
What is a commercial Santoku knife?
A commercial Santoku knife is a professional-grade Japanese-style kitchen utensil designed for precise slicing, dicing, and mincing. The Arc Cardinal FN176 Santoku features a 7-inch high carbon stainless steel blade with a granton edge, optimized for commercial food prep environments such as restaurants and catering operations. Installed in busy kitchens, it handles various ingredients efficiently, making it ideal for culinary professionals requiring durability and high performance in moderate workload foodservice settings.
Top Santoku Knife for Foodservice Settings
Designed for moderate-volume food preparation, the Arc Cardinal FN176 Santoku offers durable, forged construction with a granton edge for precision and efficiency. Its 7-inch blade balances well in hand, suitable for commercial kitchens, culinary schools, and catering services requiring reliable, restaurant-ready cutlery. The knife’s construction supports continuous workflow with minimal maintenance needs, making it a staple for professionals in foodservice.
- Operation Type — Moderate-volume commercial kitchens
- Kitchen Setting — Compact and full-size restaurant environments
- Foodservice Category — High-throughput food prep tools
- Workload Qualifier — Daily light to medium cutting tasks
- Use Case — Precise slicing in busy culinary workflows
Why Choose Arc Cardinal FN176 Santoku
Why Choose Arc Cardinal FN176 Santoku for professional kitchen operations? Its forged high carbon stainless steel blade offers superior edge retention, while the full tang with guard enhances stability and safety. The granton edge reduces food sticking, improving prep efficiency. Compact yet robust, this knife is optimized for medium-volume tasks, delivering restaurant-quality performance in demanding environments.
- Self-contained design minimizes maintenance and enhances hygiene
- Precision forged steel ensures long-lasting sharpness and edge durability
- Ergonomic handle reduces fatigue during extended use
- Guard improves safety during intense cutting tasks
- Compact 7-inch blade size fits a variety of prep functions
