Victorinox Santoku Knife 17cm 6.8503.17B | Buy in Kenya | Red Rhino

Victorinox Santoku Knife 17cm — 6.8503.17B

Victorinox's take on the classic sheep's-foot santoku profile — a flat-edged, blunt-tipped blade shape that trades the pointed tip of a Western chef's knife for a flatter, more even cutting surface along the entire length. Combined with the push-cutting technique santoku knives are built around, this shape genuinely excels at vegetables, boneless fish, and thin protein slicing where uniform, controlled cuts matter more than a pointed tip's precision work.

At 17cm, it sits in the classic santoku size range — noticeably lighter and shorter than a typical 20cm Western chef's knife, which many cooks find more comfortable for extended prep sessions or if they have smaller hands. The balance between blade and handle is tuned for the santoku's characteristic push-cut rhythm: rest the edge on the board, press straight down and forward, lift, repeat, rather than the rocking motion a curved chef's knife blade encourages.

The handle is durable and secure through repeated use, and the high-carbon stainless steel blade takes a fine, precise edge well suited to the santoku's typical detail work. Hand-washing and drying immediately after use protects the edge and finish over years of everyday prep.

Who This Knife Is For

Cooks who prefer the push-cutting motion over a Western chef's knife's rocking chop, anyone doing detailed vegetable, fish, or boneless protein work, and cooks with smaller hands wanting a lighter everyday blade.

Full Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

How does this differ from the fluted Fibrox santoku?

Same core santoku profile and function; this version has a flat (non-fluted) edge and a standard handle rather than the textured Fibrox grip, giving a slightly different feel and finish.

Is a santoku genuinely easier to use than a chef's knife?

Not necessarily easier, just different — the push-cutting motion takes a short adjustment period if you're used to rocking a chef's knife, but many cooks find it faster and more precise once learned.

What foods does this excel at most?

Vegetables, herbs, boneless fish, and thin protein slicing are where the santoku profile genuinely shines, thanks to its flat edge and light, controlled push-cutting style.

How should I sharpen this knife?

A whetstone is generally the preferred approach for santoku-style blades, offering finer control than a grooved honing steel, which carries a small risk of micro-chipping this thinner blade geometry.

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

Want the fluted version instead? See the Victorinox Santoku Knife Straight Fluted Olive, or explore the full Victorinox collection at Red Rhino.