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The Oliva Elite 7” Kullens Santoku is where East meets West in the best way possible. Inspired by Japanese tradition and handcrafted in Germany, this all-purpose blade features kullens (hollow edge divots) to keep food from sticking while you work. The wide blade is perfect for scooping chopped ingredients and makes fast work of everything from onions to tofu. The rich olive wood handle is hand-finished and ergonomically shaped for all-day comfort. When your prep needs speed and finesse, this is the knife you’ll reach for.
Behind the Build: Product Specs
Origin
Handcrafted in Solingen, Germany
Overall
Length: 12.8 in | 325 mm
Blade Type
The Kullens Santoku Knife is known for its ergonomic handle and lightweight design, making it a great option for precision cutting with less strain on your hand, perfect for those who enjoy a nimble knife for everyday tasks.
Width: 1.89 in | 48 mm
Length: 7.2 in | 183 mm
Thickness at spine: 2.5 mm
Handle
Width (including bolster): 5.59 in | 142 mm
Tasks
A versatile, all-purpose kitchen tool that originates from Japan and is designed for chopping, slicing, and dicing.
Care
Do not place in dishwasher… Seriously, don’t even think about it!
Hand-wash only with warm water and a mild detergent; rise and dry immediately
Clean the blade right away after slicing acidic or salty foods like tomatoes, citrus and vinegar based items
For wood handles: Apply a light coat of food-safe mineral oil or wood cream every few weeks
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Overall rating: 4.9428573 / 5 from 35 reviews.
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This santoku knife is well-balanced,
"This santoku knife is well-balanced, sharp and cuts beautifully. It’s a workhorse in our kitchen and feels like it’s made to last for years. However, we are disappointed that our knife has a few cosmetic blemishes on the blade which pop out at certain angles (see photos). We hope these marks don’t reflect some defect in the manufacturing process."
— Matthew S. (4/5)
STYLE & GRACE MEET PRECISION:
"STYLE & GRACE MEET PRECISION: Oliva Elite knives are a dream come true! I look for function and beauty--Messermeister scores 10 out 10 in both categories. I bought the 8" chef knife and 3.5" pairing knife combo, the 7" santoku, the 5" cheese and tomato knife, and the 8" scalloped offset knife. I love them all and will likely complete my personal set with a 6" utility knife in the near future. I love the fact that this company is female empowered and their customer service ranks among the best! I received a response email in less than 10 minutes and there was nothing difficult or unpleasant about my inquiry. This is the kind of company I want to support and will recommend them to all my family and friends."
— Laurel P. (5/5)
Great sharp knife. Olive handles
"Great sharp knife. Olive handles are a great look. Only downside is, if your not used to using high quality sharp knives, you might cut yourself!"
— Todd N. (5/5)
Exactly what I was looking for!
"Absolutely beautiful! Super sharp and very fast delivery! I will be adding more of these to my kitchen very soon!"
— Christopher M. (5/5)
Great knife!
"This is the first knife I reach for when cooking at home. It is the perfect length and balanced weight for preparing my ingredients. It fits comfortably in my hand. Very happy with this knife."
— C. C. (5/5)
Amazing knife
"Surprising lightweight, handle is awesome with the olive wood. Knife blade is thin enough to be great for mincing and dicing."
— Paul S. (5/5)
Amazing knife.
"My favorite of the three I bought. So sharp and feels so Balanced in my hands. Love the handle. Will be back to buy more from the set."
— Adam Z. (5/5)
Great Knife!
"Beautiful and amazing quality!"
— JARED A. (5/5)
These are the best
"Amazing. Beautiful and the sharpest, best weighted knives I’ve ever used."
— Michael K. (5/5)
Very utilitarian sharp knife
"Beautiful knife, stays sharp"
— Dan C. (5/5)
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