Glestain Home Series 14cm Japanese Utility knife with honeycombed curved back

This all-purpose knife has an unusual shape that allows it to be used for a variety of cutting tasks. Its design aims to avoid contact with the cutting board by being raised above the blade. With this knife, you can cut a variety of foods such as meat, fish, fruit and vegetables. A versatile Japanese knife!

The Glestain Home Series knives have been specially designed to meet the needs of home cooks! These Japanese kitchen knives stand out for their efficiency and ergonomic handles, offering optimal cutting capacity and exceptional comfort to save you time in the kitchen!

An ideal blade for everyday cooking

The blade of this Japanese kitchen knife is made of ACUTO440 stainless steel, offering enhanced corrosion resistance and exceptional durability. This alloy, frequently used in the manufacture of Glestain knives, is composed of carbon, chromium, vanadium and molybdenum.

Carbon, as a key element, plays an essential role in increasing the blade's hardness. Thus, with a hardness of 59HRC on the Rockwell scale, this blade ensures very good edge retention with optimum cutting performance.

Vanadium and molybdenum also contribute to the alloy's hardness. Vanadium not only adds elasticity to the blade, but also enhances its resistance to micro-shocks. Molybdenum and chromium contribute to corrosion resistance, protecting the blade from oxidation.

This steel thus offers an optimum combination of durability, performance and strength, while remaining easy to maintain with a whetstone when necessary.

To ensure a high-quality cutting edge, the blade of this knife has been subjected to Sub Zero tempering. This technique consists of cooling the blade to very low temperatures after heating, thus reinforcing its rigidity and creating a fine, homogeneous structure. At Glestain, this process is carried out in 7 precise steps, requiring both precision and time.

The blade's convex cutting edge also contributes to its efficiency. A convex cutting edge promotes better food penetration, ensuring clean, precise cuts.

Last but not least, the blade is complemented by the addition of honeycombs to prevent food from sticking to the sides of the knife during cutting.

A Japanese knife with an ergonomic grip

The handle of this honeycomb utility knife is made of stainless steel, guaranteeing durability and sturdiness. Its original design adds character to your Japanese knife, while guaranteeing optimal strength. A stainless steel bolster balances your knife, ensuring an ideal grip.

With its Western shape, this Japanese kitchen knife fits perfectly into the hands of any cook! It offers an ergonomic grip for perfectly controlled handling, particularly appreciated during prolonged use.

To care for your Japanese utility knife, wash by hand only with a soft sponge. Once washed, dry immediately to remove all traces of moisture and store in a dry place. Do not put in the dishwasher or leave to soak in the sink.

The Glestain brand: knives for professionals and amateurs alike

In 1971, engineer Akira Honma decided to create the Glestain brand of knives, with the aim of combining technology and science to achieve optimum performance. To raise its profile from the outset, Glestain chose to make direct contact with restaurants and chefs. This enables us to gather vital feedback from kitchen professionals, so that we can continue to improve.

Mr. Honma personally passes on his manufacturing techniques and innovations to carefully selected craftsmen, helping to strengthen the reputation of Glestain knives among kitchen professionals!

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