.png)
Why choose a hand-forged knife?Buying a Japanese forged knife means choosing a high-quality kitchen knife. Its blade has more advanced properties than those of standard knives. Starting with its molecular structure. In fact, the steel used in a handcrafted Japanese knife has been worked to ensure that its structure is as homogeneous as possible. As a result, the steel is more resistant to chipping and cutting impacts. As a result, your knife's blade is stronger, and it's a knife that will be with you for many, many years, even your whole life! The other advantage of owning a forged knife is that, once it has been shaped by hand at very high temperatures, the high-end steel is sharpened in the traditional way, giving it a very pronounced, long-lasting edge. This makes razor-sharp cuts possible, and the blade of your hand-forged knife doesn't need regular sharpening.
Whether you have a hand-forged Damascus knife or one with a rough forged finish, forged Japanese knives require meticulous care. It all starts with cleaning your knife. As soon as you've finished cutting, it's important to wash your santoku knife knife without delay. This prevents streaking and, if the blade is carbon steel, prevents oxidation. In fact, as soon as the blade has been washed (without wetting the handle and using a soft sponge and non-aggressive soap), it should be dried immediately with the utmost care. This will remove all traces of moisture. You can then store your Japanese knife in a dry place, again to prevent it from oxidizing: in its case, a magnetized bar or a knife block. Finally, let's talk about sharpening. As a forged knife is a high-quality knife, it is essential to use a Sharpening stone to maintain its edge. You'll need to choose a stone suited to the hardness of the steel you're working with, to ensure a custom sharpening. You can follow our advice or call on our sharpening service!
