Anolon Advanced 5-Inch Santoku with Hollow-Ground Blade
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: AnolonBrand: Anolon
Model: 52608
Product features:
- 5-inch santoku for mincing vegetables and slicing raw fish, poultry, meat
- Forged German carbon steel blade; hollow-ground edge prevents sticking
- Ice-hardened blade for strength; smooth glass-finished edge for sharper cut
- Full tang and counter balance cap for control and balance
- Ergonomic Santoprene handle for secure, comfortable grip; limited lifetime warranty
- DMT CDT6 Diamond Ceramic Triangle Sharpener
- Anolon Advanced 9-Inch Bread Knife
- Anolon Advanced 10-Inch 2-Stage Knife Sharpener
Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Anolon Advanced 5-Inch Santoku with Hollow-Ground Blade
Customer Review: Thick blade, awkward grip
Summary: 2 Stars
Santoku knives are characterized by having a very thin blade. That's what makes them so good at cutting vegetables - you don't have to force a thick blade down into a hard carrot or parsnip. Unfortunately, the Anolon doesn't live up to the Santoku standard.
This knife has a very wide blade, meaning a lot more chopping effort. It also holds its edge poorly (and was even dull when we first got it). Both my wife and I also find the grip very awkward. The size also limits its usefulness - for example, it's too small to chop onions.
This usually just sits in our drawer as we use a higher-quality chef's knife. It's cheaper than other knives, but still not worth it. I'd rather pay more to get a quality knife, such as Cook's Illustrated's top recommendation, the MAC Santoku.
Description of Anolon Advanced 5-Inch Santoku with Hollow-Ground Blade
German Hardened Steel Blade will not rust or stain / SureGrip Handle for stability and controlBranching out from its already successful cookware line, Anolon's Advanced collection features high-grade materials with substantial weight. Blades are forged from high-quality German carbon steel that resists rust and food stains. The stainless steel is ice-hardened for additional strength and longer edge retention. Blades are then polished with glass to produce a sharper cut but an edge that is smoother to the touch.
This smaller 5-inch santoku combines the best elements of a chef knife and a cleaver, producing straight, precise cuts of raw fish, poultry, or meat and uniform mincing of vegetables. Great for speedy prep work, the blade is hollow ground with "dimples," which create air pockets that prevent foods from sticking during slicing.
Full tangs and a counter balance cap on the Advanced Collection cutlery provide superior balance, while a rounded blade spine adds more comfort during extended periods of prepping. Ergonomically-shaped handles with cushioned non-slip Santoprene padding offer a comfortable, secure grip--even when cutting with wet hands. This santoku also comes with a large plastic sheath to protect the blade during in-drawer storage. Anolon guarantees this cutlery under a lifetime limited warranty, and recommends hand washing and immediately drying knives to prevent dulling. --Cristina Vaamonde
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