Yaxell Santoku Knife 16.5 cm Blue Breeze 34601

Santoku Knife 16.5 cm – Blue Breeze by Yaxell

Part of Yaxell’s vibrant Blue Breeze series, this 16.5 cm Santoku Knife offers superb cutting precision, ease of handling, and standout design — thanks to its striking navy pakkawood handle. Engineered to meet Yaxell’s exacting standards, Blue Breeze knives deliver reliable, long-term performance for both professional chefs and passionate home cooks.

The Santoku, meaning “three virtues” in Japanese, is designed to excel in slicing, dicing, and chopping. Its slightly curved blade edge enhances the natural rocking motion for more efficient cutting, while the balanced profile ensures comfort and control during every task — whether you’re preparing meat, fish, or vegetables.

The blade is crafted with a 3-layer construction and a MOVAX superior stainless steel core, an advanced alloy of chromium, molybdenum, and vanadium, ensuring excellent sharpness, edge retention, and corrosion resistance. With a Rockwell hardness of 58 HRC, this knife is built for everyday kitchen demands.

Key Features:

• Blade Length: 16.5 cm

• Blade Construction: 3-layer stainless steel with MOVAX core

• Hardness: Rockwell 58 HRC

• Edge Angle: Less than 14° per side (double bevel)

• Function: Perfect for slicing, dicing, and chopping meat, fish, and vegetables

• Handcrafted in Seki, Japan

Handle:

• Material: Navy blue pakkawood

• Design: Ergonomically shaped for grip, balance, and visual appeal

• Comfort: Lightweight and stable for effortless control

Craftsmanship:

Each Yaxell knife undergoes a meticulous heat treatment process — fired at extremely high temperatures, ice-hardened, and reheated — enhancing its corrosion resistance and giving the blade exceptional edge durability.

Hand-forged in the historic knife-making city of Seki, Japan, the Blue Breeze Santoku represents the fusion of contemporary design and centuries-old Japanese craftsmanship.