Kyoto Santoku Knife 17.5cm

Tamahagane Kyoto VG-5 17.5cm Santoku Knife The oriental Santoku knife is a knife with a special shape, perfect for delicate meat and fish cutting. Due to its thin blade, it's also excellent for slicing bread, cutting fruits, or chopping herbs. One of the knife's significant advantages is its wide blade, making it easy to transfer the sliced products or herbs directly on the knife, straight into the pan or pot. The handle is made of micarta, a highly regarded material in knife production. Micarta is a composite obtained from linen, canvas, and carbon fiber, known for its high resistance to mechanical damage, high temperatures, and moisture. Specifications: Blade: VG-5 core Blade hardness: 61 HRC +/-1 Blade length: 17.5 cm Blade width: 5 cm Weight: approx. 202 g KYOTO Knives from the Tamahagane Kyoto series, forged in the city of Tsubame City, are made from two types of steel - a VG-5 steel core and 62 layers of stainless steel SUS410. The overall hardness is approximately 61 HRC on the Rockwell scale, classifying them as knives suitable for even professionals. The steel is additionally cold-forged, resulting in increased steel density, wear resistance, and hardness. KYOTO series knives are extremely sharp and provide optimal cutting properties, as well as ease of sharpening. It can take up to 10-12 weeks between one sharpening and the next. These knives were discovered during the "BOCUSE d'Or 2009" competition for the world's best chefs, where one of the chefs worked with these picturesque knives featuring a subtle damascus pattern on the blade, which caught the attention of the audience. VG-5 steel provides excellent cutting properties and ease of sharpening. The black handle is made of micarta, known for its exceptional durability and resistance to moisture. The series is perfect for both domestic and professional use. Tamahagane An exceptional brand founded in the Niigata Prefecture in 1958, and over the years, its products have become some of the most renowned items produced in Tsubame City, Japan. The name Tamahagane means noble steel, manufactured using traditional methods. Despite its Japanese traditionalism, Mr. Atsushi Kataoka's factory is equipped with modern machines to ensure the final product is of the highest quality. Years of experience and special treatment of steel make Tamahagane kitchen knives not only beautiful but also extremely sharp and durable.