Yaxell Zen Santoku Knife 16.5cm

Yaxell knives, made in the heart of Seki, the Japanese capital for sword-making for over 700 years, combine the techniques of traditional swordsmiths with advanced technology. Each knife blade in the Zen collection features a stunning hammer finish with 37 layers of forged stainless steel, which also serves to create small pockets of air, preventing food from sticking to the blade. Similar to a chef's knife, the versatile Yaxell Zen Santoku Knife 16.5cm has a shorter blade for greater control when mincing and chopping herbs, vegetables and fruit as well as fish and meat.

Key Features:

• Blade has a VG10 super stainless steel core, which is covered by 18 layers of soft and hard high-carbon stainless steel on each side, producing the unique and rust resistant 37-layer Damascus blade
• The hammer marks on the upper part of the blade shows off the mastery of Japanese craftsmanship and features a stamped logo
• Yaxell blades are heated in a very hot kiln then tempered in high temperature, a heat treatment technique which makes the blades strong and durable with a hardness rating of 61 degrees on the Rockwell scale
• The wood-like black handles are made of FDA-approved Canvas-Micarta, an odourless and highly durable material of linen and resin, that is water-resistant, hygienic, and lasts decades
• Handles are perfectly polished and fastened with two stainless steel rivets, which give the knives outstanding stability
• Crafted in the heart of Seki, the Japanese capital for sword-making for over 700 years
• Equip your kitchen with other high-end knives from the Yaxell Zen range