Wusaki Unagi AUS10 Japanese craft knives

THE WUSAKI UNAGI AUS10 BLADE: UNIQUE PERFORMANCE

As mentioned in its name, the Wusaki Unagi AUS10 knife features an AUS10 steel core. This is a Japanese alloy enriched with 1. 05% carbon to increase cutting rigidity. With a hardness of 60 HRC on the Rockwell scale, the cutting edge is durable and easy to sharpen with a Sharpening stone, when necessary. The core is then wrapped in several layers of steel, one on top of the other. These are enriched with nickel, providing a nice color contrast between the different layers to make them easily distinguishable. In addition to the aesthetic aspect, this design plays an important role: it brings even more balance to the hardness of the core by adding flexibility to the blade. Please note, however, that what we're talking about here is suppleness, which gives the steel the ability to absorb shocks, and not flexibility per se (as in the case of flexible knives). Damascus is unique in its kind, resembling light drops of water falling on the blade and creating waves of propagation.

A SIMPLE YET ERGONOMIC HANDLE

To satisfy as many users as possible, the handle is designed for ambidextrous use. It is octagonal in shape, i.e. it has 8 sides, and is perfectly ergonomic for better grip and handling. It is made from oak wood, a species much appreciated in cutlery for its many advantages. The wood is resistant to humidity, shock and vibration, so warping is no easy task! Nevertheless, it remains a fragile material that requires rigorous maintenance, which is why it is recommended not to dampen it too much. Finally, the handle is lightly lacquered in black, darkening the natural shade of the oak. This finish adds character to these knives. The Wusaki Unagi AUS10 japanese knives are top-of-the-range pieces that will find a wonderful place in your kitchen, tucked away in your knife block or displayed on a magnetic bar.