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Filleting knife cm 15 HANA Series by Yaxell

€99.00 €81.15
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The HANA filleting knife represents a perfect balance between tradition and innovation, thanks to its blade made with a central core of MOVAX, a steel alloy composed of chromium, molybdenum and vanadium, which gives the blade a Rockwell hardness of 58. This combination guarantees excellent wear resistance, an extraordinary ability to maintain sharpness and an ideal robustness for the most delicate filleting operations. The core is further reinforced by a high-quality stainless steel coating on both sides, which improves its resistance to corrosion and ensures a long life even in intensive work environments such as professional kitchens. This coating protects the blade and maintains its performance over time, making it particularly suitable for precise and refined cuts, such as those required for filleting meat or fish. The knife is completed with an elegant and functional octagonal handle in dark Pakka wood, a material known for its durability and resistance to humidity. Designed by expert designers, this handle ensures a perfect balance between the blade and the handle, offering optimal control when cutting. The octagonal shape allows for a comfortable and secure grip, reducing fatigue even during prolonged use. This knife is the ideal ally for those seeking precision, comfort and reliability in cutting and filleting. Blade length: 15 cm Total length: 27 cm Shipping times: 2-3 days
FAQs
What characterises the HANA series?
The HANA series represents the entry point into the Yaxell range while maintaining a distinctly Japanese design approach. It uses more accessible stainless steels (such as AUS-8 / Mo-V) with lower hardness, resulting in greater flexibility, forgiveness, and ease of use.The result is a blade that is less extreme in pure performance but more stable and easier to manage in everyday use.
Who is it recommended for?
It is ideal for users entering the world of Japanese knives, advanced home cooks, and anyone looking for a reliable knife without requiring advanced technique. It also works well as a first step before upgrading to higher-performance lines.
What is it ideal for?
Perfect for everyday kitchen tasks: general prep, vegetables, meat, and non-specialised work. It offers good control with a more forgiving feel, especially during prolonged use.
How should it be maintained?
Hand wash, dry immediately, and sharpen regularly using whetstones or simpler sharpening systems. Thanks to its lower hardness, sharpening is easier and quicker compared to VG-10 or SG2 blades.
What truly distinguishes Yaxell knives within the Japanese knife market?
Yaxell occupies a very specific position: it is one of the brands that most effectively translates Japanese knife-making tradition into a high-quality industrial product, while maintaining both consistency and accessibility. Unlike fully handcrafted knives, Yaxell relies on controlled processes and modern steels such as VG-10 and SG2 to achieve high and consistent performance. The result is a blade that combines Damascus-style aesthetics, high hardness, and stable cutting performance, without entering the extreme complexity of more elite artisanal knives.
What is the real philosophy behind the Yaxell brand?
Yaxell’s philosophy is not just about Japanese tradition, but about making that tradition practical and usable at scale. Each knife is designed to deliver precise cutting, long-lasting edge stability, and strong perceived quality, including visual appeal, while maintaining consistency and reliability through industrial production.
How should the differences between Yaxell series be understood?
The main differences lie in the type of steel (VG-10 vs SG2), blade rigidity, and edge retention. VG-10 lines offer a balance between performance and ease of use, while SG2 lines represent a clear step up in performance, with higher hardness, longer edge life, and greater cutting precision.
Who are Yaxell knives recommended for?
Yaxell covers a wide range of users, from those entering the world of Japanese knives to advanced professionals. It is an ideal choice for anyone looking for high performance that remains manageable in everyday use.
What are they ideal for?
They excel in precision cutting, repetitive preparation tasks, and continuous use. The more advanced series offer greater stability and consistency during extended work sessions.
What is the correct maintenance approach?
Hand wash, dry immediately, and sharpen regularly using whetstones. SG2 series require more attention due to their higher hardness.
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.
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