Victorinox Santoku Knife 17cm Straight Fluted Olive 6.9056.17K6B

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Victorinox Santoku Knife 17cm Straight Fluted (Olive Handle) — 6.9056.17K6B The premium expression of Victorinox's santoku line, pairing the fluted (Granton-style) blade with a genuinely elegant olive wood handle instead of the standard synthetic grip. The hollow-ground indentations along the blade face reduce suction and sticking as you cut, which matters enormously on santoku-style knives given how much of their work is fine, repetitive slicing through moist vegetables and delicate proteins. The underlying santoku profile stays true to the style's philosophy — a flatter blade built for push-cutting rather than rocking, excelling at vegetables, herbs, fish, and thin protein work where consistent, controlled cuts matter more than raw chopping power. At 17cm, it's comfortably sized and balanced for extended prep sessions without the fatigue a heavier Western chef's knife can cause. The olive wood handle brings genuine warmth and character that a synthetic grip simply can't replicate — each piece carries natural grain variation, making this knife as much a piece to display as a tool to use daily. Wood handles need a bit more care than synthetic ones: hand-wash only, dry promptly, and avoid extended water soaking to keep the wood looking its best for years. Who This Knife Is For Cooks who want a genuinely elegant, display-worthy santoku for their kitchen, anyone who appreciates natural materials over synthetic handles, and those who already love the push-cutting santoku style and want a premium version. Full Specifications Attribute Detail Brand Victorinox (Switzerland) Model / Line Santoku Knife SKU / Article No. 6.9056.17K6B Blade Length 17cm Blade Edge Straight, fluted (Granton-style) Blade Steel High-carbon stainless steel Handle Olive wood Country of Manufacture Switzerland Warranty Victorinox lifetime guarantee against material and manufacturing defects Best Uses Vegetable prep, fish, boneless protein slicing, chopping and mincing Frequently Asked Questions How does the olive wood handle differ in care from a synthetic one? Wood handles should be hand-washed only, dried immediately, and never soaked in water or left wet, unlike synthetic Fibrox handles which are dishwasher-safe. This care preserves the wood's finish and prevents cracking over years of use. Is olive wood as durable as a synthetic handle for daily use? With proper care, yes — olive wood is genuinely hard and durable, but it does require more attentive maintenance than a synthetic grip to stay in top condition long-term. Will every knife's handle grain look different? Yes — natural wood grain varies piece to piece, meaning your knife's handle pattern is genuinely unique rather than mass-identical, part of what makes wood-handled knives feel special. Does the fluted edge perform the same as the plain santoku? Cutting performance is essentially identical; the flutes specifically reduce food sticking during repeated slicing, a genuine practical advantage on moist vegetables and delicate fish. Why Buy From Red Rhino Kenya? • 100% genuine Victorinox — sourced through authorised channels • Fast delivery across Nairobi and shipping countrywide • Backed by Victorinox's lifetime warranty • Trusted Kenyan retailer for genuine international kitchen brands Prefer a lower-maintenance handle? See the Victorinox Santoku Knife 17cm Standard, or explore the full Victorinox collection at Red Rhino.