Satake Nashiji 17cm Japanese santoku knife

The Japanese kitchen knife with a sturdy blade

This santoku knife is a versatile model, equivalent to our Western chef's knife. It enables you to make a wide variety of cuts on many foods: chop your meat, chop your herbs or slice your vegetables with ease! Be careful, however, not to use it on excessively hard foods such as squash or bones.

This Japanese knife features a stainless steel blade enriched with vanadium and molybdenum, guaranteeing greater resistance to shock and corrosion. These elements reinforce the alloy's hardness, reaching around 57HRC on the Rockwell scale. As a result, your Japanese kitchen knife is easy to sharpen while retaining its cutting edge.

You can sharpen your Satake knife with a stone, or sharpen it regularly with a Sharpening steel. This hardness represents the ideal compromise between ease of sharpening and cutting efficiency.

This Japanese santoku knife has already been laser-sharpened, enabling you to use it as soon as you receive it. The blade features a nashiji finish with light hammering, adding an extra touch of authenticity and elegance!

A practical handle for this Japanese knife

The handle of this Satake knife is made of black pakkawood , a robust, moisture-resistant material. This composite material is obtained by combining resin and laminated wood, then heat-compressed. You benefit from the advantages of composite while retaining the authenticity of the natural wood grain.

This handle has a Western shape, suitable for all cooks, whether right- or left-handed. It offers an ergonomic and comfortable grip, particularly appreciated during prolonged use.

Last but not least, this handle features 2 stainless steel rivets, firmly securing the half-silk blade to the handle for greater reliability.

To care for your stainless steel knife, wash only by hand with a soft sponge. Once washed, dry immediately to remove all traces of moisture and store in a dry place. Do not put it in the dishwasher, nor leave it to soak in the sink.

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