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TIMELESS CRAFTSMANSHIP: The Kanngou Japanese Chef Knife is crafted using traditional Japanese techniques, specifically Kurouchi Tsuchime (Black-Forged). This process gives the knife a distinctive blackened finish that enhances durability and resists rust. The Tsuchime hammered texture not only looks impressive but also reduces friction, allowing for smoother cuts.
JAPANESE ALLOY STEEL CORE, RAZOR SHARP: The KANNGOU Santoku Japanese knife is made from Japan alloy steel, known for its exceptional hardness (HRC 59±2), wear-resistance, and edge-holding ability. The edge of this Japanese chef knife uses a self-developed craftsmanship that improves the traditional V-shaped edge, and it exhibits superior alloy steel performance.
ERGOMOMIC & ELEGANT HANDLE: Our 7 inch santoku knife features a black pakkawood handle and full tang design., making it both elegant and durable. Handcrafted by skilled artisans, the handle provides a comfortable non-slip grip and an ergonomic balance between blade and handle. It minimizes any potential fatigue, finger numbness or discomfort that may arise from prolonged use.
The KIYOSHI forged steel blades are Ice hardened and Twice sharpened for superior cutting edge
The Baccarat KIYOSHI Santoku is #1 in the kitchen for Cutting, Slicing, Chopping, Dicing, Mincing and so much more. It is the Perfect knife when cutting meats, slicing cheeses, and chopping or dicing vegetables and nuts. The recessed scallops situated above the blade's edge assists to release thin slices and sticky food after slicing.
Baccarat KIYOSHI knives are engineered and tested to meet Rockwell 53 specification, guaranteeing a blades’ hardness and optimum performance
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SLIM MODERN SCABBARD FOR SPACE SAVING STORAGE – The sleek knife block design takes up minimal space in your cutlery draw, perfect for any kitchen tools and gadgets collections
PREMIUM STAINLESS STEEL FOR EXCEPTIONAL CUTTING – Crafted with a taper ground stainless steel blade, this chef knife offers lasting sharpness and durability, making it an essential part of any kitchen knife set
PATENTED 2-STAGE BUILT-IN SHARPENER FOR EVERY USE – This innovative kitchen knife comes with a patented self-sharpening scabbard that hones the blade automatically each time it’s drawn or replaced
SMALL GRIP RANGE - perfectly suits anyone who prefers our smaller reverse-wedge handle and a shorter blade on their kitchen knife. The handle is 25% smaller.
HIGH-QUALITY MATERIALS - Precision-crafted X50CrMoV15 Japanese stainless steel blade for excellent edge and sharpness retention and optimal rust resistance for greater product longevity
FIRST-CLASS MANUFACTURING - Unrelenting sharpness tech edge blades, hand-sharpened to a 26° (13° per side) cutting angle and hardened to 55-57 HRC
Razor Sharp & Hollow Edge Blade: The 7-inch blade is hand-sharpened at 12-14 degrees on each side to ensure long-lasting sharpness. A tall blade can not only serve as a barrier when slicing but also be used for transporting the food. There are dimples along the edges, which stop food from sticking to the blades.
Professional All-Purpose Santoku Knife: Comparing with chef's knife, PAUDIN Santoku knife features a thinner blade, and more balanced design, making it lighter to hold and easier to work with. A dish prepared with a flexible Santoku knife has more details present that other types of knives just can't create.
Premium Material: The kitchen knife is made of upgraded German 5Cr15Mov high-carbon stainless steel (Noted: Not Damascus), which is robust and maintain their edge and sheen. Outstanding material improves the overall strength of the Japanese style knife and makes the cook's knife more durable.
Traditional Japanese Hand Forging: Professional Japanese chef's knife inherits the traditional Japanese hand forging method, combined with advanced technology and materials. Persistence through 45 days of hand forging to complete a kitchen chef knife
Solid Rosewood Knife Handle: The Japanese high carbon knife is made of precious summer sourwood wood from Southeast Asia. And features an ergonomically designed octagonal balanced wood handle; minimizing wrist tension
High Quality Cooking Chef Knives: Santoku chef knife is made of 3 layers of top grade 9CR18MOV high carbon steel. Ultra-thin 2.6 mm sharp blades keep fruits, vegetables and meats in optimal condition while cutting
Premium German Alloy Steel: Chef's knife is made of 1.4116 alloy steel (X45CuMoV15) imported from Germany. The unique black titanium plating process not only effectively increases the hardness of the blade, but also enhances the smoothness of the surface
Precious Walnut Wood Handle: The Japanese kitchen knife handle is made of walnut wood with excellent resistance to corrosion, acid and non-slip design. And the ergonomically designed handle provides excellent hand control and perfect balance
High performance Chef's Knife Design: Gorgeous curved design and top quality craftsmanship combine to create a chef's knife with a 2.2mm high quality blade. The ultra-thin and highly sharp Japanese chef's knife can be the best assistant in your kitchen
[Razor Sharpness] The blade in 3 layers of high carbon hand-hammered is handled by 12 processes. After 15° per side of wet manual V type cutting edge, there is a better balance of sharpness and durability. It is suitable for both of right hand and left hand.
[High-quality 10Cr15CoMoV Steel Core] It is made of three-layer clad steel that is forged by composite forging. With 10Cr15CoMoV steel core and vacuum heat treatment, the Rockwell is stable at 60±2HRC in higher hardness, better sharpness, and better durability.
[Fine Craftsmanship] It shows vicissitudes after the blade surface is blackened with the stone washing effect, which is loved by most customers. We also adopt vacuum heat treatment and black stone washing to make the knives look retro. The blade is polished and sandblasted so it can keep lasting sharp.
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