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The Kutoyama Damas Azur range has been designed to meet the needs of cooks looking for precise, high-performance, visually distinctive knives. It features a combination of technical damascened blades with a VG10 steel core, and robust, modern colored resin handles. Made in China, these knives are delivered in a box for optimum protection, both for storage and transport.
This range emphasizes cutting precision and stability in use, with a design particularly suited to working with fruit and vegetables.
A VG10 damascus blade for precise cuts
The knives in the Kutoyama Damas Azur range feature damascened blades composed of a rigid central core surrounded by 66 layers of softer stainless steel. This multi-layer construction combines a precise, long-lasting cutting edge with greater tolerance to wear. The damascene pattern, visible all over the blade surface, reflects the superimposition of the different steels and contributes to the visual identity of the range.
The blade core is made from VG10 steel, an alloy containing around 1% carbon. This carbon content enables a hardness of around 60 HRC on the Rockwell scale, for excellent edge retention. VG10 is also enriched with chromium and molybdenum, helping to improve the blade's corrosion resistance and overall stability.
The blade is polished to a mirror-like finish, making it easy to clean after use and enhancing the damask pattern. Thanks to this hardness, the cutting edge can be effectively maintained with a whetstone, while a rifle enables more regular daily care to maintain a clean cut.
A robust resin handle with a distinctive design
The handles of Kutoyama Damas Azur knives are made from blue resin, a durable and resistant material particularly suited to use in the kitchen. This resin offers excellent stability against humidity and temperature variations, while ensuring longevity over time. Its blue hue is combined with a light wood finish at the base of the handle, creating an elegant visual contrast.
A yellow and black ring is inserted between the bolster and the handle, adding a distinctive touch of color that reinforces the visual identity of the range. The bolster and base are made of stainless steel, ensuring a solid connection with the blade and contributing to the knife's overall balance.
The almost oval shape of the handle is designed for a comfortable, natural grip. It is equally suited to right-handed and left-handed cooks, enabling them to work with ease, even during prolonged use.
A range designed for vegetable processing
The Kutoyama Damas Azur range is particularly well suited to cutting fruit and vegetables, thanks to its precise, stable and well-balanced blades. The combination of a VG10 steel core, a multi-layer damascus structure and a sturdy resin handle results in a tool that is efficient and pleasant to use. However, it is advisable to avoid excessively hard foods in order to preserve the cutting edge and cutting performance.
To preserve the knife's qualities, proper care is essential. We recommend washing the knife exclusively by hand, wiping it dry immediately after cleaning and storing it in a dry place. Dishwashing and prolonged soaking in the sink should be avoided to preserve the blade and handle over time.
