A nakiri knife to enhance vegetable preparation
The Sayuto Maple Damascus 17cm nakiri knife has been designed for kitchen enthusiasts looking for a model that is as elegant as it is effective for everyday vegetable preparation. Inspired by Japanese tradition, the nakiri features a high, rectangular blade that enables rapid, precise vertical movements on the board.
Thanks to its pleasant balance and natural grip, this damasked vegetable knife offers real comfort of use during lengthy preparations. The contrast between its copper-tinged blade and its light sycamore maple handle immediately reinforces its high-end identity, making each knife visually unique.
A refined damascened blade designed for precision
This Sayuto Damascus Maple nakiri knife features a 17cm blade that is particularly well-suited to working with vegetables. Its generous height improves food guidance and facilitates the transfer of cuts from the board to the container. The straight shape of the cutting edge maintains even contact with the cutting surface, ensuring smooth, even strokes during use.
The blade core is made of 12Cr18MoV stainless steel containing around 1.2% carbon. This high carbon content ensures a long-lasting, precise cutting edge, while remaining easy to maintain on a daily basis. Thanks to the addition of chromium, molybdenum and vanadium, this steel also boasts appreciable corrosion resistance and good wire stability during repeated cutting. This choice of steel gives the knife an interesting balance between performance, strength and ease of sharpening.
Forging also plays an important role in the manufacture of this damascus blade. By working the metal under stress, it produces a denser, more uniform steel. The metal fibers gradually align themselves with the shape of the blade, contributing to the overall quality of the material. This manufacturing step completes the characteristics of 12Cr18MoV steel and contributes to offering a blade that is reliable, precise and pleasant to use every day.
The blade achieves a hardness of around 60 HRC on the Rockwell scale. This level of hardness ensures long-lasting, efficient cutting performance, while maintaining easy maintenance with a suitable stone. The knife thus retains an excellent cutting feel even with regular use.
The 12Cr18MoV core is surrounded by a 37-layer damask structure. The outer layers combine 316L stainless steel, copper and brass to create particularly elegant copper undulations. These patterns are visible all over the blade, giving the knife a sophisticated, warm look. Each blade has its own nuances and variations, making each knife slightly different visually.
Theflat edge allows the blade to pass easily through food, while maintaining stability during cutting. This profile enhances precision and is ideally suited to the specific use of a nakiri, particularly for firm-fleshed vegetables or fine cuts requiring regularity.
An elegant, comfortable octagonal handle
The knife's handle is made from sycamore maple, a species appreciated for its luminous appearance and delicate natural grain. The variations in the wood make each handle unique and reinforce the knife's authentic character. The light-colored finish contrasts elegantly with the copper hues of the damascened blade.
The octagonal shape provides a stable, intuitive grip. It helps position the fingers and improves control of the knife during repeated cutting. The handle remains comfortable even during prolonged use, which is particularly appreciated when preparing large quantities of vegetables.
The bolster and base are made from padouk wood, an exotic species renowned for its deep reddish-brown hues. The contrast between padouk and sycamore maple lends visual relief to the whole and contributes to the knife's premium aesthetic.
Wood paste has been applied between the blade and handle to cleanly fill any natural gaps created during assembly. This finish enhances the knife's overall appearance, while contributing to its comfort of use and overall stability.
Advantages of the nakiri knife
- 17cm blade: ideal for vegetables and herbs
- 12Cr18MoV steel with 1.2% carbon: long-lasting sharpness and easy maintenance
- 37-layer damascus structure: unique copper and brass corrugations
Hardness- approx. 60 HRC: good edge retention
- Flat grinding: precise, comfortable cutting
- Octagonal handle: control and ergonomics
- Sycamore maple: unique veining on every knife
- Padouk
bolster
- and base: elegant contrast
- Wooden case included: secure storage and gift idea
Using and caring for this Sayuto damascus knife
To ensure the long-lasting preservation of your Sayuto Damascus Maple nakiri knife, wash only by hand, using a non-abrasive sponge and mild soap. Do not use a dishwasher, as it may damage the cutting edge and the natural materials of the handle.
After washing, dry the blade immediately with a clean cloth to limit any traces of moisture. Always use a suitable wooden or synthetic board to preserve the quality of the cutting edge. Hard surfaces such as glass or stone can accelerate wear on the cutting edge.
To maintain the cutting performance of your Damascus vegetable knife, we recommend regular sharpening with a stone. Between uses, storage in its superb wooden case provides effective protection for the blade and preserves the knife's overall aesthetic appeal.
Premium finish by Sayuto
The Sayuto Damascus Maple 12Cr range showcases elegant knives designed to offer a pleasurable cutting experience while enhancing the value of the materials used. It combines fine finishes, lines inspired by Japanese cutlery and original metal compositions to offer visually distinctive knives.
With this nakiri knife, the brand offers a refined piece for cooks looking for a high-performance, comfortable and aesthetically pleasing damask vegetable knife. Its wooden case, copper-plated blade and natural wood handle make this a premium knife that's particularly pleasant to use and to give as a gift.
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