Aichi steel’s best stainless, Zenpou AUS10 steel kiritsuke Petty knife.
US$105.00 $110.00
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– Specifications –
| Brand | Zenpou |
| Knife Type | Kiritsuke Santoku |
| Blade Steel | AUS10 (Stainless) |
| Hardness | Around 61 HRC |
| Double beveled edge | For right and left-hand users |
| Handle | Packerwood |
| Blade Length | 140mm (5.5inch) |
| Total Length | 260mm (10.2inch) |
| Weight | 110grs (3.88oz) |
| Country | Made in Japan |
Description
Kiritsuke style petty knife, the bright blue handle is impressive.. it is a beautiful petty knife. The cutting edge is made of Aus10, which is a steel of Aichi Steel Co., Ltd. Very sharp and has resistance to rust, so you can use it without stress.
- Blade : Aus10 is a steel of Aichi Steel Co., Ltd. (Aichi Steel Co., Ltd. is also the materials manufacturer for Toyota Motor Corporation.) It is a hard stainless steel (hardness HRC60-61) which is similar to VG10, very sharp and does not rust easily.
- Tsuba : This part is called Tsuba. There is no space between the blade and handle. So keep clean, and prevents corruption. Almost high-class kitchen knife has Tsuba.
- Handle : Made of Blue Packerwood
Maintenance
- Keep clean and dry after use.
- Do not use for any frozen foods or bones.
- Not recommend to clean in dishwasher.