Knives:
- Chef Knife - 8.3 Inch / 210mm
- Santoku Knife - 6.7 Inch / 170mm
- Slicing Knife - 8.3 Inch / 210mm
Details:
- Handmade in Seki Japan
- Core Blade: AUS8 (Aichi Steel Co. original)
- Blade Sides: SUS410 three-layer steel (both sides)
- Handle: Water resistant plywood
Chef Knife 牛刀
An all-rounder, the Japanese equivalent of the classic French Chef’s Knife. Ideal for cutting meat but can also be used for vegetables and fish. Gyuto (牛刀) translated means “a cow sword” as the knife was originally designed for cutting larger pieces of beef. - Blade length: 8.3 Inches / 210mm
Santoku Knife 三徳
Multi-purpose Japanese knife. Santoku (三徳) translated means “three virtues” - ideal for cutting vegetables but can also be used for meat and fish. The compact size of the blade makes it ideal for precision slicing & chopping. - Blade length: 6.7 Inches / 170mm
Slicing Knife 柳刃
Traditional Japanese knife with a long and thin blade. Used for cutting thin slices of raw fish / sushi. The narrow blade can cut smoothly without sawing and damaging any fibers. Can also be used for cutting thin slices of meat. - Blade length: 8.3 Inches / 210mm