Sanjo WaTsuchime Knives

5,900 JPY

4 pairs of gorgeous and high quality Japanese knives are now available on Bento&Co.

Sanjo WaTsuchime are two Japanese-style knives. It has an unpolished blade with evidence of forging, a very special and breathtakingly beautiful collection.

Description :

-The blade : consists in a stainless steel alloy level-3 (SUS410) and a special SLD alloy (contains a lot of chrome which makes the steel hard and sticky so it cuts well and maintains long-lasting sharpness).

-The handle : made of natural wood, it has a nice feeling and fits your hand well. The handle's wood is antibacterial carbonized which gives it an excellent water resistance. The pattented special heat treatment is also protected against bacterials.

These knives are Japanese-style knives. The blade and the handle are joined by a black resin collar.

How to use it ? What can I cut ?

Two different knives are available in the Sanjo WaTsuchime range :

-Kaku : A 16,50cm (9,5") long blade. Maily for vegetables. Has a flat edge with no curve to permit knuckle clearance when chopping firm vegetables without cracking them. $86,80 (60€)

-Santoku : THE universal Japanese knife. Meat, fish, vegetables, this is a must-have knife for every knives afficionados. $86,80 (60€).

Maintenance and advices :

- Always use the knives with a wooden cutting board.

- After using, always wash and dry the knives with a soft wiping cloth. Never use the scratchy edge of a sponge.

- Store your knife in a dry and ventilated space.

- Japanese knives are not dishwasher safe.

- Do not cut meat of fish bones.

Sharpening : you may need to sharpen your knife to have a long-lasting sharpness. The best way is to use a whet stone if you have one or a mechanical sharpener.

You can also ask a professionnal to sharpen your knife, for less than $10 per blade.

Origine :

Sanjo knives are made in the Niigata prefecture in Japan. Sanjo is the name of the town where they are manufactered.

Please read through the Terms and Conditions of Sale and Shipping and Delivery pages prior to placing an order. The import of a product from Japan may be subject to taxes and to custom fees in the country of delivery.