An elegant an helpful complement for your kitchen. This wood block is useful to store safely knives and kitchen accessories : ladles, pliers, scissors, whips, etc. Particularly compact and practical, this block allows to save space and to store your working instruments safely. In the block made in high quality gum wood, knives can be put in the insert with flexible plastic filaments, allowing to store many knives and accessories, both in vertical and horizontal line. The whole insert can be removed from the block and washed in dish-washer. Dimensions of block : cm. 27,5 x 9 x 21,5 Supplied without 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.