5.5" Santoku knife KOJIRO 14 cm (steel AUS-8)

In the culinary world it is often said that the most important tool in the kitchen is a good knife. The right knife can be a huge help in preparing beautiful dishes and providing optimal safety in the kitchen. Using a properly made and sharpened knife means you will have more control over what you cut. Cutting with a comfortable and sharp knife is much more pleasant. It's more efficient and can get the job done quickly and with surgical precision, whether you're chopping greens or a huge butternut squash. That's why FISSMAN introduces knives and kitchen hatchets to a whole new level, designed in Seki, Gifu Prefecture. Where, more than 800 years ago, the first blacksmiths founded workshops for forging the sharpest swords known throughout Japan, and several centuries later these developments were used in the production of famous local knives. Our knives are inspired by Japan and exude the spirit and passion of uncompromising blacksmithing.Santoku knife FISSMAN KENSEI KOJIRO 5.5" is great for slicing, chopping or chopping. This one blade can replace several traditional knives in the kitchen at once, it is convenient to use both for cutting meat and fish, and for slicing vegetables and fruits into small, even pieces slices or cubes. The blade itself is quite wide, which, with a narrow handle, gives the cook space under the palm and greater freedom in manipulating the knife. Corrosion resistance and durability thanks to the special Korudo cold hardening technology of the metal to the optimal level of 58 HRC on the Rockwell scale. The blade is made of high-carbon Japanese AUS-8 steel, this steel is very durable and holds an edge perfectly. Knife by hand honed on a 6000 grit water whetstone for impeccable sharpness. The ideal cutting angle thanks to sharpening is 15-17 degrees per side. The knife handle is made of high-grade waterproof wear-resistant G-10 material, which perfectly withstands both low and high temperatures and thanks to which the knife does not slip in the hand and does not absorb foreign odors.Packaging made of premium textured cardboard with silver embossing will not leave any true connoisseur of high-quality knives indifferent.