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Kanetsugu Pro J knives use a new high-grade Japanese cobalt stainless steel called ZA-18 (HRc. 60-61) for their cutting edge and an outer cladding of AUS-2 stainless steel for additional strength and toughness. The ZA-18 steel and Kanetsugu’s famous Hamaguri-ba convex blade profile provide next level cutting performance and edge retention. The black pakkawood handle, red fiber spacer and slanted stainless steel bolster provide a comfortable grip good, good blade balance and a stylish appearance. In addition, the Tsuchime (“Hammered pattern”) texture of the blades is not only unique and attractive, but also helps to prevent food from sticking to the blade.
The tall blade and rounded nose / tip of the Santoku make it a versatile knife that is well suited to cutting meat, fish, or vegetables; Hence it’s name, which literally means “Three-purpose”. The Santoku is often recommended as a multi-purpose kitchen knife.
I purchased this as a gift for my wife who has been cooking almost daily for 15 years. For a decade and a half she has used very low-quality knives without complaint, but her skills have increased dramatically and I thought she deserved the pleasure of a finer quality tool. One chop of parsley with this knife, and a smile came over her face. She loves the balance of the knife, the comfort of the handle, and the razor sharpness. She looks forward to using it at every opportunity. And thanks to the high quality steel, I can look forward to less frequent sharpening. It's hard not to appreciate the beauty of this knife beyond the utility. San mai not only produces a durable knife with good edge-holding ability, but also a beautiful, subtle pattern at the knifes edge. It is executed flawlessly in the case of this santoku. I am very impressed with Seki Kanetsugu, and I'm sure this won't be our last purchase of their products. Thank you JCK for bringing beautiful Japanese crafts to the rest of the world!
I have been wanting a knife like this for a very long time. It is really beautiful. It is nicely weighted and fits my hand well. I am very pleased.
I am impressed with he sharpness and excellent balance of this knife.
I am the principle cook in the house. I am professionally trained, and appreciate good knives. And their care and mantainence. This knife was bought for my wife. An exquisite baker, but hard on knives, and this steel combination is a bit more tolerant of a bit of abuse. But I will say, it is beautiful, sharp, well balanced thing. I am very impressed. Sorry about the overtones. Not sexist, but two strong willed people in a kitchen. Seeking to keep loving each other, with lethal weapons in hand.
Couldn’t be any more happier, and will continue to use JCK. com for all my knife needs👍
