Fukito Pakka San Mai 19cm Chinese cleaver

This versatile Chinese chef knife is ideal for a variety of cuts! Its blade lets you slice vegetables and boneless meat, crush garlic cloves or chop aromatic herbs. However, avoid using it on excessively hard foods such as squash, bones or frozen foods.

A San Maï blade for this Chinese chef's knife

The San Maï structure of this knife is important: it's a three-layer blade, with a rigid core surrounded by two layers of softer steel that protect it. This design makes the blade more balanced and resistant. You can see this superimposition of steels along the edge, forming a distinctive little wave.

The heart of the knife is made of 10Cr15CoMoV stainless steel, similar to VG10 steel. This steel contains a high chromium and carbon content, which enhances its performance. Carbon (1.05%) increases the steel's rigidity, enabling the cutting edge to last longer, reaching a hardness of ±60HRC on the Rockwell scale. Chromium (15.5%) improves resistance to corrosion.

This core is then protected by a layer of softer stainless steel, providing additional protection and durability.

This blade has also been vacuum heat-treated, an advantageous method as it prevents elements present in the air, such as hydrogen and oxygen, from reacting with the metal. Vacuum treatment creates a protected atmosphere, preserving the blade's full potential.

The blade has an attractive satin finish on both sides, adding to its aesthetic appeal.

A Fukito knife with a pakkawood handle

The knife's handle is made from Pakka wood (or Pakkawood), a composite material that combines laminated wood and resin, hot-pressed together. This material is ideal for use in the kitchen, as it is resistant to shock and humidity. An elegant mosaic rivet in the center of the handle adds an exotic touch. The light Pakkawood color contrasts nicely with the satin-finish blade, and a red and gold border provides an elegant transition between the two.

A stainless steel bolster links the blade to the handle. Its gently sloping surface makes for an easy, natural grip.

A stainless steel base completes the handle, balancing the knife's weight. The handle is suitable for both right-handed and left-handed users!

This stainless steel knife is presented in a box, ideal for storage or as a gift.

We recommend washing the knife by hand with a sponge and mild detergent. Once clean, wipe dry immediately to remove all traces of moisture before storing. Do not use the dishwasher or leave the knife to soak in the sink.

Fukito knives are made in Guangdong province in western China, a region historically linked to knife production. Each Fukito knife is designed using techniques and materials that meet the manufacturing standards of French food industry professionals.

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