Types of Japanese Knives Used by the Best Japanese Chefs – santokuknives

There's no denying that Japanese knives are amongst some of the most highly renowned and highest quality knives available. The craftsmanship and level of detail that goes into a Japanese knife are almost unrivalled. Their manufacturing focuses on appealing to all of the human senses rather than just making something.
In this article, we are going to cover some of the most popular Japanese knives that are not only used by Japanese chefs but also chefs worldwide as Japanese knives continue to rise in popularity in the Western world.

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High carbon content (1%) combined with special production techniques give exceptional hardness (HRC 60-62) to the core. The hardness allows the thinner blade edge, resulting in razor sharpness. High chromium content (14%) and other alloy components make it stainless. The hard VG-1 Gold is clad in softer stainless steel. This gives the blade an added toughness and durability. Handcrafted in Sakai Japan, where the master craftsmanship has been handed down generation to generation for centuries.

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