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The Kutoyama Damas Azur 17 cm nakiri knife is specially designed for working with fruit and vegetables. Thanks to its wide, straight blade, it is easy to make clean, even cuts, whether dicing, slicing or cutting vegetables into sticks. This format is particularly appreciated for its precision and stability when cutting, while offering excellent everyday comfort.
Made in China, this knife benefits from controlled production and is presented in a box, ensuring good protection during storage or transport. It is ideal for cooks looking for a high-performance, user-friendly tool dedicated to vegetable processing.
A VG10 damascened blade dedicated to vegetable cuts
The blade of the Kutoyama Damas Azur nakiri knife is built on a damascened structure, with 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 wear tolerance. The damascene pattern, visible all over the blade surface, reflects the superimposition of the steels and gives the knife a distinctive visual identity.
The blade core is made of VG10 steel, an alloy containing around 1% carbon. This content enables it to achieve a hardness of around 60 HRC on the Rockwell scale, ensuring excellent edge retention over time. VG10 is also enriched with chromium and molybdenum, helping to improve the blade's corrosion resistance and stability during repeated cutting.
The blade is polished to a mirror-like finish, making it easy to clean after use while enhancing the damask pattern. Thanks to this hardness, the cutting edge can be maintained with a whetstone, while a rifle enables more regular care to maintain a clean cut every day.
A sturdy, comfortable resin handle
The handle of the Kutoyama Damas Azur nakiri knife is made of blue resin, a material renowned for its durability and resistance to moisture. This resin offers excellent stability over time and is perfectly suited to use in the kitchen. 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 underlines the transition between bolster and handle, adding a distinctive touch of color to the whole. The bolster and base are made of stainless steel, ensuring a solid junction 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 preparation sessions.
A precise tool for daily vegetable processing
The Kutoyama Damascus Azur 17 cm nakiri knife is the right choice for those who want a tool dedicated to vegetable cutting that's precise and pleasant to use. Its damascened blade with VG10 steel core delivers a clean, even cut, while its resin handle ensures comfort and stability. However, it is advisable to avoid foods that are too hard, such as squash or frozen products, in order to preserve the blade's sharpness and 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.
