Yamawaki 240 mm Chef's knife Aogami-Super

From Yamawaki Hamono comes this wonderful chef's knife in three layers of steel. The core steel is the coveted Aogami Super which rusts. On each side of the core is a layer of stainless steel which is easy to maintain

Yamawaki Hamono is from Sakai, a town known for its long tradition of knife forging. They enter our range at the top of the podium, alongside blacksmiths such as Konosuke, Moritaka and Fujii. There is no doubt that Yamawaki's knives are an eminent tool for any kitchen.

The profile of the knife is the classic chef's knife that is the cornerstone of any knife collection. Its incredibly thin profile makes the knife fabulously sharp and light and is therefore among the best cutting in our range. The chef's knife is used for virtually all tasks, from preparing vegetables to working with real pieces of meat and fish. Since this is 240mm long, it is also suitable as a pre-slicing knife, as you can cut through the disc in very few cuts.

This knife is forged in three layers. The inner (core steel) is the very popular Aogami Super, which is characterized by being able to be ground very finely. This gives one of the cleanest cuts possible, but it must be noted that the steel will rust. A rusting steel should be washed and dried immediately after use, and given a thin layer of tasteless - NOT cold-pressed - oil, i.e. the cheapest frying oil you can find.
The remaining layers, namely the outer ones, are made of stainless steel. This makes it easier to maintain, but the knife still requires a lot of attention.

The classic Japanese octagonal handle in magnolia wood with a ferrule of buffalo horn helps to give the knife the perfect balance and comfort.

As with all our kitchen knives, we strongly advise against cutting all kinds of bones and frozen goods. If you are in doubt as to whether an object is too hard for the knife, you should refrain from cutting it. This knife is particularly sensitive to "chipping" as it is very hard and thin.