Wusthof Hollow Edge Chai Dao Knife 17 cm Classic 1040135617

The chai dao knife is used as an alternative to a vegetable knife. Based on the Japanese way of cutting, this knife is an essential tool for the preparation of both Asian and European cuisine.

This blade finds its origin in Japan. A functional vegetable chopper for slicing, dicing and shredding even the largest vegetable. Thanks to the thin and wide blade it offers fine and very fine cuts. The grooves on the blade prevent any material from "sticking". Ideal for a hot kitchen. The breastplate or Bolster (joint of handle with blade) is half (half bolster) for better balance and accuracy. This way we can sharpen the entire length of the blade. Be careful, we have to avoid the bones.

Blade

forged from one piece of alloy stainless steel (X50 Cr MoV 15)

Hardness

HRC 58

Edging

20 degrees  (+-2) / 10 each side

Handle

Stainless steel rivets provide increased durability, Polyacetal Copolymer F20-03 BKF (POM).

Dimensions

Blade: 17 cm

Length  29,4 cm

Blade width 5,58 cm

Weight: 217 gr

Sharpening

A special WÜSTHOF knife sharpening process called PEtec (Precision Edge Technology) ensures the ideal cutting angle. It is a top-class technology where knives are sharpened by robots that are controlled and monitored by computers. The advantage of this process is the precise geometry along the entire length of the blade, the remarkable and extremely high initial cutting performance of the knife comparable to a razor sharp blade and last but not least the long life of the blade.