Glestain K Series 36cm Japanese Chef's knife with honeycomb design

A Japanese knife made of high-quality materials

The blade of this Japanese knife is made of ACUTO440 stainless steel, a robust material renowned for its resistance to corrosion. This alloy is widely used in the manufacture of Glestain knives, and includes carbon, chromium, vanadium and molybdenum.

Carbon plays a crucial role in this alloy by increasing its hardness, giving your blade a hardness of 59HRC on the Rockwell scale, ensuring a high-performance, long-lasting edge.

Molybdenum and vanadium also contribute to the alloy's hardness. In addition, vanadium adds elasticity to your blade for extra resistance to micro-shocks. As for molybdenum and chromium, they provide your blade with enhanced protection against corrosion.

The steel in your Glestain knife therefore combines efficiency, durability and strength, making it an ideal choice for use in professional kitchens! What's more, its cutting edge is easy to maintain with a sharpening stone.

For added performance, the blade of your Japanese kitchen knife has been Sub Zero hardened. This technique involves heating the blade to very high temperatures, then immediately cooling it to very low temperatures. This stiffens the blade, improving its resistance to impact by creating a fine, homogeneous structure. At Glestain, this process takes time and precision, requiring 7 steps to complete.

This Japanese chef's knife also features a convex cutting edge for greater efficiency. Indeed, with a convex edge, the blade penetrates food more easily for clean, precise cuts.

Last but not least, the blade is equipped withair bubbles that form during cutting. As a result, your food won't stick to the sides of the knife during cutting.

The handle of your knife is made of black pakkawood, a composite material renowned for its strength and long-term durability. Composed of resin and laminated, heat-hardened wood, this composite material offers the advantages of a solid structure while preserving the natural look of wood thanks to its distinctive grain.

The Western-shaped handle is designed for optimum grip, offering ideal comfort and perfectly controlled handling, even during prolonged use.

The handle also features a stainless steel base and bolster, guaranteeing the best possible balance! What's more, 3 stainless steel rivets hold the blade firmly in place in the handle, ensuring the knife's reliability.

To care for your gyuto knife, it is essential to wash it only by hand with a non-abrasive sponge. Once cleaned, it should be dried immediately with a clean cloth to remove all traces of moisture, and stored in a dry place. Do not place in the dishwasher, or leave to soak in the sink.

A Glestain gyuto knife for professionals

This chef's knife is a versatile essential for your equipment, enabling you to accomplish a multitude of kitchen tasks! It's perfect for slicing vegetables, mincing meat and chopping herbs with ease.

The Glestain K Series knives are specially designed to meet the demands of professional chefs and cooking enthusiasts alike! These Japanese knives are distinguished by their high-performance blade and ergonomic handle, offering an optimal user experience that saves precious time in the kitchen.

Founded in the early 70s by engineer Akira Honma, the Glestain brand is committed to combining new technologies with science in the design of its knives. From the outset, the brand has established close relationships with chefs and restaurants to gather valuable feedback, fostering continuous improvement.

Akira Honma himself passes on his innovations and manufacturing techniques to carefully selected craftsmen, consolidating the reputation of Glestain knives among kitchen professionals.

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