Shizu Hamono Yamato Hammered Santoku Knife 18cm

The Japanese kitchen knives from Shizu Hamono are the result of the perfect combination between the traditional Japanese know-how and modern technology. These knives meet high standards of quality, and they are perfect for cooks that are passionate about Japanese cuisine. Since the foundation of the brand in 1959, Shizu Hamono knives are made in Seki, Japan.

You can be witness of the great quality of Shizu Hamono knives by getting the santoku knife in this page. This type of kitchen knife is the Japanese equivalent of a Western chef knife as it is a polyvalent that can be used for cutting most food ingredients. This santoku knife will shortly become the most indispensable utensil in your  daily cooking routine.

The blade

It is made of 3 different steel layers in what is known as a San Mai structure. This type of blade construction is similar to that of a damascus blade but with a lower number of steel layers. However, the different steel layers can still be seen on the blade’s face with a wavy line that is close to the edge.

The core is made of AUS8 steel with 0.8% of carbon and 14.5% of chromium. The carbon enables the blade to have a high level of rigidity – 59 HRC in the Rockwell scale -, whereas the chromium is what enhances the blade’s resistance to oxydation. The combination of both elements makes the blade that easy to maintain and gives it a great cutting performance.

To increase even more the blade’s resistance to corrosion, the outermost layer of the blade is made of SUS1A-1 steel. In addition, the blade’s hammered surface gives the knife an original and authentic look. Each hammered surface is different, thus each single knife is guaranteed to be truly unique.

The handle

It is made of dark laminated wood with veinings that are unique to each knife. Its elegant look match perfectly with the blade’s look. It has an oval, ambidextrous design with a polished surface that gives you a smooth feeling when in your hand. It is suitable for both right and left handed cooks.

The packaging

This knife is a great option to offer as present, and that is in great part thanks to its beautiful packaging. Indeed, this knife comes in a wooden box with the Shizu Hamono logo engraved on its top surface. Forget about the traditional cardboard box in which most knives are sold, with this wooden box, this santoku knife is guaranteed to dazzle whoever has the privilege of receiving it (even if that someone is yourself).

Do not hesitate to have a look at the rest of Shizu Hamono Japanese knives that we offer you on MyChefKnives.co.uk!