Tojiro Flash 18cm Santoku

The Tojiro Santoku Japanese kitchen knife is characterized by its versatile use, making precise and fast slicing of meat, vegetables, and fish a breeze. The knife's blade is relatively thin, which is suitable for cutting the aforementioned products as well as bread, fruits, and chopping herbs. One of the knife's significant advantages is its wide blade, allowing you to easily transfer the sliced items or herbs directly from the knife to the pan or container. The knife is lightweight and perfectly balanced, which you will undoubtedly appreciate during your daily kitchen tasks. The blade of the knife retains its sharpness for an extended period. It's worth noting that the knife's handle has been designed to offer the user maximum comfort during work. The handle is made of micarta, a highly regarded material used in knife production. It is a composite obtained from linen, canvas, and carbon fiber. Micarta is known for its high resistance to mechanical damage, high temperatures, and moisture. Specifications: Blade: 63-layer steel, VG-10 core Blade hardness: 64 HRC +/- 1 Blade length: 18 cm Blade width: 4.5 cm Weight: +/- 245g Flash The excellent VG-10 core hardened to 60 HRC is clad with 37 layers of steel (for paring knives and Deba knives) or 63 layers of steel (for other knives), creating the characteristic Damascus pattern on the blade. The lightweight handle made of micarta and steel inlay perfectly complements the blade, ensuring comfort even during extended use. Flash - the Japanese name "Senko" (English "Flash") signifies uncompromising sharpness and a dazzling flash like lightning. Tojiro The Japanese brand Tojiro offers over 800 products manufactured using the best technologies and materials. The combination of excellent Japanese steels such as VG-10, R-2, or Shirogami with beautiful handles made of exotic wood results in knives that impress with their sharpness and aesthetic qualities. Additionally, the product range includes sharpeners and knife storage blocks to keep your tools properly sharp and always within reach.