Kanetsugu Heptagon Uto hammered japanese Utility knife 15cm

The Universal knife, an asset in your kitchen

This model is useful for cutting fruit and vegetables with precision, but also for mincing small pieces of meat (which do not contain bones). Versatile, it can be adapted to all your recipes, and its ease of use makes it a pleasure to use for amateur cooks.

The kanetsugu knife: the epitome of Japanese craftsmanship

Kanetsugu boasts decades of expertise. The brand's knives are made in the heart of Japan, and offer you a range of Japanese quality products. The Heptagon Uto range allows you to renew your kitchen equipment at an attractive price.

This kitchen knife features a San Maï blade . To put it simply, it's built with a hard core surrounded by a softer layer that folds over it to protect and balance it. Thus, there are 2 different steels, but 3 distinct layers (since the top layer is split as it folds over).

The kanetsugu uto knife has a core of VG2 Japanese steel. This is produced by the renowned steelmaker Takefu. This stainless steel has a carbon content of around 0.7%, giving it appreciable rigidity (when the average Western knife is around 0.5%). In addition, the alloy contains around 14% chromium, making it more resistant to corrosion. It sharpens easily when needed.

On top of this is a layer of softer stainless steel, which protects it and makes it more flexible (not in the literal sense, but in the sense that the knife is less likely to chip when hit).

The superposition of steels can also be seen on the bottom of the blade: a fine wave of random patterns can be seen following the cutting edge.

The surface of the blade is hammered, giving it contrast and originality. It has a light satin finish, for an impeccable finish.

The handle of this Japanese knife is made of pakka wood (also known as Pakkawood). This is a composite material that blends resin and laminated wood, the latter two being hot-pressed to join them together. The result is natural and could be mistaken for wood, thanks to the unique veins that can be admired on every knife. The bolster, made from the same material, is black.

The handle is light and pleasant to hold, and its originality lies in its shape. It has 7 facets, making it a heptagonal handle. Suitable for both right-handed and left-handed users.

To clean your knife, use a mild detergent and a sponge with little abrasion. Do not soak the knife beforehand. Do not use a dishwasher. Once the knife has been washed, gently wipe dry before storing in a dry place.

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