Damascus Cleaver Knife 195mm | Kyokuto
VG10 Damascus Japanese Steel Cleaver 180mm Knife with Wooden Guard - Kyokuto
The Kyokuto series has inherited the tradition of the Japanese sword maker "Masamine Sumitani" (1921-1998) in the shapes of the blades used.
The Chinese chef's knife is often mistakenly called a "cleaver" because of its similar rectangular shape. However, Chinese chef's knives have a much thinner cross-section and are intended for general kitchen use.They are primarily used for slicing boneless meats, chopping, slicing, dicing or mincing vegetables, and flattening garlic bulbs or ginger; while also serving as a tool for carrying ingredients prepared in a wok.
The Kyokuto Collection has a VG10 core with 66 layers of Damascus steel. The efficiency of this high quality steel has a remarkable hardness of HRC60 due to a high carbon content, providing a precise and durable cutting edge.
This Chinese Cleaver knife has a 15° blade angle with an unmatched sharpness making it perfect for precise cutting of all types of fruits and vegetables.
The handle is made from pakka wood which is moisture resistant and has a beautiful light wood finish. The bolster is made of stainless steel with.
Each knife comes with a beautiful wooden sheath or "Saya", a micro fiber cleaning cloth and a black box.
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