Tojiro Yanagi-Sashimi Knife 21 cm Magnolia Handle Zen FD-572

A Japanese knife for chefs with borderless cuisine. Zen combines the most important features of traditional Japanese knives, such as excellent sharpness and non-slip wooden handle, with the requirements of the modern cook for a variety of knife types and easy maintenance. In addition, its competitive price makes the Zen knife ideal for both the experienced cook who wants to enrich his collection and for the beginner who wants to invest in something reliable and of high quality.

Features:

• Extremely high sharpness and toughness blade with low weight • Easy to sharpen, long-life cut • Hand sharpened for outstanding performance from first use • Traditional magnolia wood handle • Authentic Japanese construction quality The Yanagi knife, or Yanagiba, is the long Japanese knife used for slicing raw fish to create sushi and especially sashimi. Its narrow, long blade is ideal for slicing fish and other foods in a single, continuous motion, maintaining their freshness and integrity.

Great cut Every Japanese knife stands out first and foremost for its blade, and the Zen features an extremely sharp blade that lasts for a long time, without the need for special maintenance. It consists of the innovative Japanese VG10 stainless steel alloy in its center, which provides exceptional hardness and durability. The VG10 is covered by two layers of 13% chromium soft stainless steel for easier sharpening and better knife protection. Each Zen is sharpened by experienced Japanese craftsmen on both sides at 15 ° to get a really sharp knife.

If you want to cut food into very thin slices or create pieces with very precise symmetry, and even with quick movements without leaving any food left on the knife, then you will love the single cut of this knife. The above tasks are very common in Japanese cuisine, so traditional Japanese knives are sharpened only on one side. This knife is sharpened by experienced Japanese craftsmen on only one side at 15 ° to get a really sharp blade.

Comfortable wooden handle The first part of the knife you come in contact with is the handle.The handle of the Zen gives the feeling of warm and comfortable grip that is characteristic of wood. It is made of chestnut wood, a hard wood durable in continuous and harsh use, as well as in contact with food and kitchen materials. The round handle makes the knife comfortable and practical from any angle, allowing you to use its sharp blade in just about any direction you want. The wooden handle fits harmoniously with the metal of the blade and tightly ties it into the collar with resin.

Made In Japan The Japanese tradition of knife making goes back many years, drawing on the techniques that have perfected the samurai knife making. Today, tradition is combined with the most up-to-date and innovative techniques of metal alloys and knife making. Tojiro is one of Japan's top five knife makers, combining the best of Japanese authenticity with modern technology.

Additional characteristics:

• Weight: 110 gr • Rockwell Hardness: HRC 58±1 • Backbone Thickness: 2.8 mm. • Overall length: 34.5 cm • Special gift box

Master of Blades recommends avoiding a dishwasher on any good knife. Hand washing in warm water and quick wiping is enough for any stainless knife. Whatever knife you use, it will eventually need to get sharpened to remain in high performance. Soft steel knives need stone grinding more often, but they can also revert to their previous condition temporarily with the use of a sharpener steel.