Yoshihiro VG-10 46 Layers Damascas Santoku Chef Knife (7 Rosewood Handle)

Yoshihiro Cutlery: Crafting Premium Japanese Kitchen Knives Yoshihiro Cutlery is a company specializing in handcrafted premium Japanese kitchen knives. All Yoshihiro knives are meticulously crafted by artisans with a lineage spanning centuries. The origins of the techniques used to create Yoshihiro knives date back to medieval Japanese sword smiths who perfected the art of handling fire, iron, and water. Yoshihiro's wide-ranging selections are the culmination of seven centuries of tradition intertwined with modern innovation inspired by Japanese ingenuity.

Yoshihiro 46 Layers Hammered Damascus Santoku Multi-Purpose Chef Knife Forged and hammered with 46 layers of steel in the Damascus tradition, featuring a VG-10 core, the VG-10 Hammered Damascus Series has been a perennial seller, combining exceptional performance, beauty, and extraordinary value. The quality of the steel, combined with expert craftsmanship, makes this a professional-grade chef's knife with an excellent balance of razor-sharp precision.

From dicing, slicing, and chopping fresh produce to carving a roast chicken, even the simplest tasks are elevated with this handcrafted knife, which is as beautiful as it is functional. The Santoku design, which translates to "three virtues," combines aspects of traditional Japanese vegetable knives, Usuba, and Gyuto into a single versatile blade, making it a favorite among chefs and home cooks alike.

Blade Composition and Features The VG-10 stainless steel core provides exceptional hardness and edge retention, allowing the blade to be constructed thinner and sharper, seamlessly cutting through a wide range of ingredients. The hard VG-10 steel is clad in a softer Damascus steel, which adds toughness and durability to the blade. The hammered texture of the blade eliminates friction and prevents food from sticking.

Care and Maintenance Traditional Japanese knife making values a sharp edge, which requires attention and care. Sharpening and honing should be done using only water whetstones. Hand wash and dry the knife immediately after use, especially when working with acidic ingredients. Avoid using the knife on hard objects such as bones, nutshells, and frozen foods.

Ergonomic Design and Included Accessories This knife is complemented by a traditional Japanese-style handcrafted octagonal natural rosewood handle, providing a lightweight and ergonomic grip. A protective wooden sheath, called a Saya, is included to protect the blade and enhance the knife's appearance when not in use.

Proudly Crafted in Japan Yoshihiro's 46 Layers Hammered Damascus Santoku Multi-Purpose Chef Knife is proudly made in Japan, upholding the country's rich heritage of exceptional knife-making.

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