Yaxell Damascus Nakiri Knife 16.5 cm Ran 36044

The nakiri 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.

All Yaxell knives are baked in a kiln with very high temperatures. They are then hardened on ice and then baked again. This baking process creates a corrosion-resistant blade as well as enabling a longer lasting excellent edge.

Blade

Central core made of VG10 (cobalt-lead-vanadium).

The core is surrounded by 34 light and hard sheets of high carbon stainless steel on each side, creating a 69-layer damask blade of amazing edge and strength.

Hardness

61 degrees Rockwell

Edge

Less than 12 degrees each side, bilateral.

Yaxell knives are made by experienced Japanese craftsmen and production is completed by hand. This is the main reason why we cannot know the exact degrees of each knife.

Handle

• Micarta - black colour.

• Unique material made of resin and natural fibres, which is very durable and odourless.

• The finish of the handle is stainless steel to give more stability.

• Two stainless steel rivets hold the handle tightly.

• FDA (US Food & Drug Administration) approved.

Dimensions

Blade length: 16.5 cm.

Total length: 30 cm.

Width: 5 cm.

Weight: 220 grams.

Sharpening

Sharpened by hand by experienced Japanese craftsmen.

A combination of the latest advanced technology and experience passed down from generation to generation for over 7 centuries. Naturally in Seki, Japan , the capital of Damascus knives.

Damascus steel

Damascus steel knives began to be made during the Middle Ages in Japan and have become legendary for their very durable and sharp blades. Their blade consists of a central core of hard VG10 carbon steel alloy on which sheets of steel are folded, creating a blade that is hard, extremely sharp up to 15° and very resistant to oxidation and wear.