Yamawaki Hamono is from Sakai, a town known for its long tradition of knife forging. They make knives in a lot of different types of steel, from different craftsmen in Sakai. There is no doubt that Yamawaki's knives are an eminent tool for any kitchen.
These knives are made with ZA-18 in the core, and are covered with a crazy nice damascus cladding. ZA-18 is a stainless steel type that is somewhat similar to VG-10 but has a higher carbon content and is also hardened harder than VG-10.
The santoku is what many would call the Japanese chef's knife. Its slightly shorter and less pointed profile is very suitable for working with all kinds of vegetables. Its short blade makes it easier to handle than the slightly longer chef's knife, and is therefore incredibly popular with many, precisely for working with vegetables.
Handles are made of burnt oak, which is colored blue at the top.
| Brand/series |
Yamawaki ZAD |
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Type |
Santoku |
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Forging and steel
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ZA-18 Core Steel & Stainless Damascus Cladding |
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Grinding
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50/50 |
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Handle type
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Octagonal burnt oak with blue colour
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Stainless steel
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Yes! |
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Hardness
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62/63
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Specs
(May vary due to handmade)
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Length: 180mm.
Height: 45mm.
Weight: 121g.
Width out of the handle: 2mm.
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As with all our kitchen knives, we strongly advise against cutting into 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.
