The Victorinox 5.2523.17 Santoku Knife 7" 1-1/2" Width At Handle is a professional-grade Asian-style kitchen knife designed for precise slicing and dicing in commercial foodservice environments. Featuring a stamped construction with a hollow/granton edge, this 7-inch blade ensures optimal food release and razor-sharp performance. Its black Fibrox® Pro handle provides a slip-resistant, ergonomic grip, suitable for high-volume prep workflows, while the blade’s precise dimensions and high-quality materials meet the demands of restaurant, catering, and institutional kitchens seeking durable, reliable cutlery in a compact form.
Top Victorinox 5.2523.17 Features
The Victorinox Santoku Knife is engineered for professional chefs and culinary operators requiring consistent performance. Its granton-edge design minimizes food adhesion, facilitating cleaner cuts and faster prep. The stamped blade construction balances durability with ease of maintenance, while the 1-1/2" width at the handle offers superior control for fine slicing tasks. Ideal for use in busy kitchens, it integrates seamlessly into prep stations and complements other Victorinox commercial cutlery tools for efficient workflow enhancement.
- Functionality: Hollow granton edge improves food release during slicing
- Durability: Precisely stamped from high-carbon stainless steel for longevity
- Ease of Maintenance: Factory-sharpened blade with minimal honing required
- Fit and Use Case: Designed for slicing vegetables, fish, and meats in high-volume settings
- Workflow Benefit: Handles ergonomic design reduces operator fatigue over extended use
Ideal for commercial kitchens seeking precise, durable, and easy-to-maintain Asian-style knives.
Victorinox 5.2523.17 Technical Specs
The Victorinox 5.2523.17 Santoku Knife features a 7-inch blade crafted from stamped high-carbon stainless steel, with a blade edge optimized for slicing through meats and vegetables efficiently. Its handle is made from slip-resistant Fibrox® Pro material, offering superior grip and control, even when wet. Weighing only 0.24 lbs, this knife is engineered for balanced handling in high-volume prep scenarios. Its dimensions include a blade length of 7 inches and a handle width of 1-1/2 inches, optimized for precision work. The product operates within standard commercial kitchen parameters, needing no electrical power, with ease of cleaning facilitated by its stain-resistant surface. It fits seamlessly into standard cutlery storage and is built for frequent use in professional culinary environments.
- Blade Length: 7 inches for versatile slicing tasks
- Handle Material: Black Fibrox® Pro for slip resistance and durability
- Construction: Stamped from high-carbon stainless steel for strength
- Weight: 0.24 lbs allowing for optimal maneuverability
- Blade Edge: Hollow / Granton for reducing food adhesion
What is a commercial Santoku Knife?
A commercial Santoku knife is a precision-cutting tool designed for slicing, dicing, and mincing in professional kitchens. Typically measuring around 7 inches, it features a granton-edge blade that minimizes sticking and enhances clean cuts. Models like the Victorinox 5.2523.17 are crafted from durable stamped stainless steel, making them suitable for high-frequency use in restaurant and catering settings. These knives excel at precise food prep for vegetables, seafood, and meats, and are optimized for seamless integration into heavy-duty culinary workflows, especially in prep stations where efficient cutting is essential.
Top Asian Style Cutlery for Foodservice Settings
The Victorinox 5.2523.17 Santoku Knife is built for medium-volume culinary operations requiring precise slicing and chopping. Suitable for commercial kitchens, it ensures reliable performance for tasks like vegetable preparation and meat slicing. Designed for efficient operation in diverse kitchen setups, this model supports continuous workflow in restaurant, catering, or institutional environments, assisting chefs in maintaining quality and speed with its durable construction and ergonomic handle.
- Operation Type — moderate-volume restaurant prep
- Kitchen Setting — compact commercial kitchens and catering stations
- Foodservice Category — Asian-style cutlery and prep utensils
- Workload Qualifier — high-performance slicing for daily use
- Use Case — precise vegetable and seafood preparation
Why Choose Victorinox 5.2523.17?
Victorinox 5.2523.17 stands out for its balanced stamped construction, granton-edge design, and ergonomic Fibrox® handle, offering superior control and durability in professional kitchens. Its lightweight profile and precise blade geometry improve cutting efficiency and operator comfort compared to bulkier alternatives. Built with high-quality stainless steel, it delivers long-lasting sharpness and easy maintenance, optimizing task-specific performance for food prep operations across diverse culinary environments.
- Compact footprint: Fits easily into busy prep stations with space efficiency
- Restaurant-ready: Designed for daily intensive use with high-grade materials
- Durable construction: High-carbon stainless steel enhances longevity and edge retention
- Ergonomic handle: Reduces fatigue during extended prep tasks
- Precision blade design: Granton edge facilitates cleaner slices and faster work
