Description
The meaning of the word Santoku clearly explains what it is best used for: the three virtues or three uses of chopping, dicing, and mincing. Santoku knives are particularly adept at creating very thin slices of foods, which improves the overall aesthetics of completed dishes. Wide at the heel, and stays wide almost to the rounded tip and is lighter, making it easier to use.
About Yaxell Super Gou 161:
The most charming amongst Yaxell knives, the Super Gou 161 impresses with a beautiful handle made of red black Canvas Micarta and 18-10 stainless steel inside. Yaxell Super Gou 161 knives features a 161 layer micro-carbide powder stainless steel blade with an unprecedented hardness, approximately 63 Rockwell. The stainless steel end of the handle gives the knife exceptional stability. These handcrafted knives offer outstanding cutting performance.
About Yaxell:
Founded in 1932, Yaxell today remains a family-run knife maker in Seki, an iconic city in the history of Japanese knife-making.
Every knife is hand-made – from the forging of the blade to the carving of the logos. Yaxell blades have won numerous awards all over the globe and are used and acclaimed by world class chefs. Exclusive to Divertimenti, we are the Yaxell experts.
During production, Yaxell knives go through a very stringent process in which the blade is heated in a kiln at extreme temperatures, then ice hardened before its placed in high heat a second time to ensure the blade is durable, strong, and guaranteed to offer top long-lasting performance. This type of special production process also makes the knifes blade corrosion-resistant.
| Brand | Yaxell |
|---|---|
| Range | Super Gou 161 |
| Size | 16.5cm |
| Age Restrictions |
You must be 18 or over to buy this item. Proof of age required on delivery. |
We recommend hand washing your Yaxell Knives. To maintain the condition of your knife, regular sharpening with a Yaxell sharpener is recommended.
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