The Ichiban VG10 19 Layer Damascus Santoku Japanese Knife

The Ichiban VG10 19 Layer Damascus Santoku Japanese Knife is a work of art but a fully functioning tool that any kitchen worker will appreciate.  It is a Santoku all purpose kitchen knife, that is made up of the VG 10 Steel Type, and has a double-edged blade. The total blade length is 180 mm. Thus this beautiful Ichiban VG 10 19 Layer Damascus Santoku Japanese Knife is one that any kitchen expert will recognize as a beautiful tool that will be able to function beautifully as well in the kitchen. Any experienced and professional chef will recognize that the quality of this knife is well above that of any sub-standard kitchen knife, as the materials used for this knife are of the most premium quality and class. The company responsible for the manufacture and marketing of this knife, the Japanny Company, takes pride in this excellent product.  This lovely kitchen knife has been hammered by hand  to perfection such that its blade is the strongest. This Ichiban VG 10 19 Layer Damascus Santoku Japanese Knife also has superior edge retention, sharpness and is strain resistant because of the VG 10 Steel that has been utilized therein.

            As the name implies the Santoku knife is double-edged. This knife can therefore be honed and sharpened on both edges, but the cutting edges are uniquely angled so that the cuts that are made with this knife are the cleanest and the most precise cuts indeed. In many restaurants today, even if the cuisine is not Japanese, some chefs make use of Japanese kitchen knives because of the precision cutting that is achieved with their use. Among the chefs in the restaurant industry, Japanese kitchen knives are known to be the sharpest. This is also due to the manufacturing technique of “layering”, which means that the steels are layered along the cutting edge, hence adding to their durability as well.

            However, Japanese kitchen knives are indeed reflective of Japanese cuisine, and the Ichiban VG 10 19 Layer Damascus Santoku Japanese Knife is one such tool that can help enhance the flavor of the Japanese dishes that are prepared with it. The craftsmanship of this knife is likewise impeccable, with the parts of the knife held together firmly in place, thus allowing the chef greater range of movement during its use.  The Santoku knife is known to be an excellent chopper and slicer not only of meats, poultry and fish, but also of vegetables and fruits. Thus it is known as an all-around kitchen knife. In the end, the Ichiban VG10 19 Layer Damascus Santoku Japanese Knife is not only a work of art, but it is a helpful tool that can produce the most delicious and savory Japanese (and other) cuisine. Chefs will find it as an indispensable kitchen tool that they will not be able to work well without. Housewives and other homemakers will likewise find that their life will become easier with this excellent and high-quality knife.