Case with Classic Japanese knives. These knives are traditionally made for Japanese cooking: Deba: cutting edge on one side kitchen cleaver type, blade 16,5 cm. Nakiri: double cutting edge for vegetables, blade 17,5 cm. Santoku: double cutting edge for vegetables, meat, fish, blade 17,5 cm. Yanagiba or Sashimi: cutting edge on one side to slice sashimi or cut fish in fillets, blade 21 cm. Pankiri:serrated knife, blade 22 cm. Gyuto: perfect to prepare Sushi. Excellent to cut all types of fish, but also meat and vegetables. Oriental shape, but to be considered as the classic European cook-kitchen knife. Magnolia wood handle, Japanese steel SUS 420J2, very sharp edge. Zwilling washable case fit for 7 knives.
FAQs
What distinguishes Japanese knives from Western ones?
Thinner geometries, sharper edge angles and an approach focused on precision and clean cutting.
Santoku or Gyuto: which should you choose?
The santoku is compact and versatile for everyday use; the gyuto is closer to a classic chef’s knife and is ideal for long cuts and sustained work.
Are Japanese knives more delicate?
Yes, they often require more care: they are not suitable for bones, frozen foods or twisting, but offer superior cutting performance when used correctly.
How do you properly sharpen a Japanese knife?
Whetstone sharpening is ideal: a medium grit for maintenance and a finer grit for finishing, adapting the choice to the steel and usage.