The Santoku knife is a general-purpose knife, where in Japanese it means "three virtues", as it can be used to finely chop meat, fish, and vegetables. Its tip is more curved than a chef's knife, while the short length of its blade makes it ideal for precision cutting of your food. Its lightweight makes it comfortable for frequent use, while the indentations on its blade prevent food from sticking (especially fatty ones) onto the blade when cutting.
Santoku Knife
Blade Material
The blade is made of AUS-8 steel with medium carbon content, high chromium content. It offers excellent balance of properties between blade hardness, sharpness and corrosion resistance. This balance provides great durability and is the favorite metal alloy for many quality knife enthusiasts. Additionally, it is reinforced with Molybdenum-Vanadium to remain sharp, and has a matte texture. Therefore, fingerprints are not visible and food does not stick to it.
Its hardness level is 59 HRC (a knife with hardness above 56 HRC is considered good).
Handle
The handle is made of high-pressure fiberglass, G-10 and is a material with high resistance, corrosion resistant, non-slip and heat resistant. It also provides good shock absorption, helping to reduce user fatigue when using the knife. G-10 knife handles are also lightweight and easy to process.
Cutting Surface
It is recommended to make cuts on wooden or plastic cutting surfaces. Glass, stone, and marble cutting surfaces are unsuitable as they can cause permanent damage to the knife blades.
Cleaning
Wash the knife with warm water before using it for the first time. After each use, make sure to wash the knife immediately (with a mild detergent) and dry it with a soft cloth. Especially if you have cut acidic foods, you should wash the knife immediately after use.
For your own safety, you should always wipe the knife away from your body and away from its edge, using a cloth or towel.
It is not recommended to wash it in the dishwasher but by hand, in order to protect its material and maintain its sharpness for a long time.
Sharpening
No matter how sharp a knife is at the beginning, after some use it needs sharpening, something you can achieve with a sharpener, sharpening stone, or strop.
You can tell if your knife cuts well with an easy test using the knife and a piece of paper. A sharp knife can easily and cleanly cut through a piece of paper. On the other hand, a knife that needs sharpening will struggle and its cutting will be dull.
It is also advisable to sharpen your knives with a professional occasionally, to repair possible damage to the blade's edge and to maintain sharpness.
- Product Number
- SM-0093B
- Type
- Santoku
- Material
- Stainless Steel
- Japanese
- Yes
- Professional Series
- Yes
- Household Use
- No
- Pieces
- 1 pcs
- Blade Length
- 13.8 cm
- Colour
- Black
- with Non-Stick Coating
- No
- Dishwasher safe
- No
- For Left-Handed Players
- No
Important information
Specifications are collected from official manufacturer websites. Please verify the specifications before proceeding with your final purchase. If you notice any problem you can report it here.