Hollow-Edge Knife Dimples: What to Check

The phrase hollow edge can be confusing when you are comparing kitchen knives. In Sharpcraft’s current santoku listing, it identifies the row of oval dimples on the blade. Start with that product-specific meaning rather than treating the words as a complete description of the cutting edge or the whole blade cross-section.

Identify the feature being described

The Sharpcraft Santoku Damascus Knife 7-inch Hollow Edge listing calls these oval dimples a Granton hollow edge. WÜSTHOF also uses hollow-edge terminology for blades with scalloped indentations; its hollow-edge carving knife reference provides another manufacturer example. The feature is separate from a knife’s overall profile.

Keep dimples separate from serrations

A row of marks on the blade face should not automatically be described as a serrated cutting edge. Ask for a close view showing both the blade face and the cutting edge if the gallery is unclear. Our plain and serrated edge guide addresses that separate distinction. Do not infer a sharpening angle from the dimples.

Treat food release claims realistically

The santoku listing describes the dimples as a food-release feature. That description is not a promise that every ingredient will fall away in every cut. Explain the ingredients you prepare and ask how the exact design is intended to be used. Avoid choosing solely on a no-sticking claim without considering dimensions, handle fit and care.

Compare the standalone knife with the set

The three-piece chef knife set also lists a santoku, but its matching handles are described as walnut. The standalone santoku lists olive wood and a sheath. Do not carry one listing’s handle or accessory details across to the other. Confirm the configuration on the product you actually intend to order.

Questions worth sending

Ask which blade surfaces have the dimples, what maintenance instructions apply to the exact edge and what accessory is included. Include the product link in your enquiry. Browse Kitchen Knives & Cutters for the current collection rather than assuming every santoku shares the same details.