Japanese santoku knife Yaxell ZEN blade 16.5cm damascus 37 layers

Yaxell is a Japanese manufacturer of knives and cuttingUtensils. In business since the 1930s, its know-how stems directly from the age-old design of the Japanese katana, blades renowned the world over for their efficiency.

The brand strives to create Japanese kitchen knives in line with the needs of international chefs. These exceptional blades will serve you for years to come, ensuring you enjoy your work every time!

The ZEN series of knives will take your mastery to a whole new level. You'll feel at ease with every cut, and over time.

This santoku knife is a concentrate of efficiency: its blade features unique technical and visual characteristics that will amaze you.

First and foremost, it features a VG10 steel core, which is a high-end, very expensive steel.

Its specific composition (1% carbon, 15% chromium, 1% molybdenum, 0.2% vanadium and 1.5% cobalt) makes it extremely robust, and consequently very sharp (the wire being thinner). It achieves a hardness of 60HRC on the Rockwell scale. This core is surrounded by 36 alternating layers of hard and soft steel (18 layers on each side): this is the damascening process. This goldsmith's technique is used to ensure the blade's perfect blend of strength and suppleness.

Finally, the top of the cutting surface is hammered, creating a delicate alchemy with the damascened layer. The micro-alveoli created by the hammering will enable you to cut your food to perfection, as it will stick less to the surface.

The knife's handle adds to its overall harmony. Made from micarta canvas, it is ultra-durable. Quite simply, you'll be able to use it for years without it moving a millimeter.

Composed of 40% resin and 60% linen, this composite material is extremely durable and resistant to temperature variations. It can withstand heat of up to 150°C! It is also highly resistant to moisture. Because of this capacity, micarta will not shrink, preventing any gaps from forming between the blade and the micarta. What's more, this special material has been approved by the American FDA (Food and Drug Administration) for use in professional kitchens.

Last but not least, the 2 rivets join the parts of the handle, making this knife a truly solid piece of equipment.

To care for it, wash it gently and wipe it dry immediately afterwards to preserve all its splendor. Indeed, while the damascening is made of stainless steel, the VG10 core contains a high carbon content, which makes it more susceptible to corrosion. If the blade is not damp, it will retain all its splendor.

The impeccable finish and meticulous styling of this particular knife will make it an almost collector's item in your kitchen equipment. The combination of handle and delicate blade ensures ideal harmony...

Traditional Japanese art takes pride of place in the Zen collection from Yaxell!

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