The Zwilling 31098-143 Four Star® Santoku Knife 5" Hollow Edge is a professional-grade Asian chef’s knife designed for precise slicing, chopping, and dicing in commercial kitchens. Featuring a forged construction with a high carbon stainless steel blade, it provides optimal edge retention and corrosion resistance. Its hollow-granton edge reduces sticking, making it ideal for efficient food prep in institutional, catering, or small restaurant settings that require reliable manual cutting tools.
Top Zwilling 31098-143 Features
This Four Star® Santoku Knife offers a 5-inch blade with a hollow-edge design for reduced food adhesion, enabling steadier cuts. The FRIODUR® hardened steel ensures long-lasting sharpness and durability in busy foodservice environments. Its ergonomic polypropylene handle facilitates safe, comfortable grip during repetitive tasks, and its forged SIGMAFORGE® process ensures structural stability for demanding daily use. Easy to clean, it supports HACCP workflows and integrates seamlessly into commercial prep stations.
- Optimal hollow-granton edge reduces food sticking during slicing
- Made from FRIODUR® hardened high carbon stainless steel for edge retention
- Ergonomic polypropylene handle improves grip safety and comfort
- Forged SIGMAFORGE® process ensures durability for daily use
- Tool-free cleaning and maintenance support HACCP compliance
Suitable for precise food preparation in commercial kitchens, this knife enhances workflow efficiency for professional chefs and culinary teams that require dependable manual cutting tools.
What is a commercial santoku knife?
A commercial santoku knife is a professional Japanese-style chef’s knife used for slicing, dicing, and chopping vegetables, meats, and fish in foodservice environments. The Zwilling 31098-143 Four Star® Santoku Knife features a 5-inch forged high carbon stainless steel blade with a hollow edge, designed for steady, precise cuts. Installed in professional kitchens or catering stations, it is ideal for medium-volume food prep tasks requiring reliable manual operation and durability, supporting efficient workflows with its bacteriostatic handle and corrosion-resistant blade.
Top Asian Kitchen Best for Medium-Volume Foodservice Operations
This forged santoku knife combines high-quality construction with precise slicing functions, making it suitable for steady daily food prep tasks in professional kitchens. Built for reliable manual operation, it supports up to 200 cuts per day in small to medium-sized foodservice settings requiring durable, easy-maintenance equipment.
- Mid-range output — efficient for small prep kitchens
- Compact design — suits confined commercial spaces
- Asian culinary prep — ideal for vegetable and fish processing
- Steady daily use — supports consistent kitchen workflows
- Manual kitchen tool — facilitates precise, safe cutting tasks
Zwilling 31098-143 Technical Specs
The Zwilling 31098-143 features a 5-inch high carbon stainless steel blade with a hollow-granton edge, forged through SIGMAFORGE® technology for enhanced strength and longevity. The handle, made from durable polypropylene, offers a comfortable and secure grip. The knife weighs approximately 0.6 lbs and is made in Germany, ensuring high manufacturing standards. It requires no electrical supply and is dishwasher safe, supporting HACCP and sanitation protocols. Its maximum operating temperature is suitable for dishwashing and cleaning processes, with no special storage needs beyond standard knife storage solutions.
- Blade length: 5 inches with high carbon stainless steel construction
- Forged SIGMAFORGE® process enhances structural integrity
- Hollow granton edge minimizes food residue during slicing
- Handle material: polypropylene with ergonomic design
- Dishwasher safe for quick sanitation post-use
- Made in Germany, supporting quality assurance
- Weight: approximately 0.6 lbs for balanced handling
- Operating temperature range suitable for typical kitchen cleaning
- No electrical requirements—manual operation designed for steady workflows
- Certifications: none specified, NSF approval not indicated
- Dimensions and construction support seamless integration with existing culinary tools
- Suitable for small prep stations requiring precise manual cutting
- Compatible with standard knife racks and storage solutions
- Supports HACCP sanitation protocols in commercial kitchens
- Optimized for daily continuous use in professional food prep
- Requires minimal maintenance with straightforward cleaning procedures
Why Choose Zwilling 31098-143?
The Zwilling 31098-143 Four Star® Santoku Knife offers a forged high carbon stainless steel blade with a hollow edge for reduced food adhesion, ensuring cleaner cuts. Its ergonomic handle and durable SIGMAFORGE® construction provide excellent balance and longevity compared to standard knives. Designed for professional kitchen environments, it enhances efficiency, sanitation, and precise food processing in foodservice settings needing reliable, manual cutting tools.
- Precision-forged steel with NSF-grade durability
- Hollow edge minimizes sticking, improves slicing speed
- Made in Germany ensures strict quality standards
- Ergonomic handle reduces fatigue during repetitive tasks
- Compact 5-inch blade optimizes workspace in small kitchens
