Wusaki Ebony AUS8 3-piece Set with Chef knife + Utility knife + Paring knife

With this Wusaki knife set, you can easily take care of all the cutting that needs to be done for the preparation of your meals. The knives in this set to the Ebony AUS8 series, which offers kitchen knives that combine an excellent cutting performance with a beautiful design, and all that at an affordable price.

Content of the set:

- 1 chef knife 20cm: the mots polyvalent of all kitchen knives; perfect for dicing, mincing, and slicing a large range of foods 

- 1 utility knife 12cm: a smaller version of the chef knife; ideal for medium-sized fruits and vegetables

- 1 paring knife 9cm: handy and easy to manipulate, it is ideal for working with small vegetables and fruits.

About the blades

They are made of AUS-8 stainless steel, which is a Japanese steel renowned for its multiple advantages. For example, its high content of chromium (14.5%) and molybdenum make the blades resistant to corrosion. This characteristic is highly appreciated by both professional and home cooks. 

Another important characteristic of the steel is that it is enriched with tungsten and carbon (0.8%). These two elements allow the blades to reach a hardness level of 59 HRC in the Rockwell scale. With this level of hardness, the blades are easy to hone, which is not the case for most blades made of other types of Japanese steel. We recommend you to use a whetstone to sharpen the blades, but you can also use a sharpening steel to hone them before every usage.

Last but not least, the surface of the blades is hammered by a press. The dimples that are formed on the surface make the blades less sticky for the foods when they are being cut. Moreover, the hammered surface also give the knives an original look that can't be ignored.

About the handles

Made of ebony wood, the handles of the knives are characterised for their beautiful dark tones and their durability. Ebony wood is mostly used for high-end knives and other luxurious products (such as in furniture), thus you can be sure that the handles of these knives are truly special.

Each handle is varnished so that it can resist better humidity. Their oval design provides a comfortable grip for both right and left handed cooks. The bottom end of each handle has the Japanese character "Tiger" engraved on it, which is just another original detail that embellishes the overall look of the knives.

This Wusaki Ebony AUS8 set comes in a black, robust box that is quite elegant. With this packaging, this knife set is a great option to offer as a gift to anyone passionate about fine cutlery. The interior of the box is filled with rigid foam so that the knives can remain well protected at all times.

Maintenance tips: wash them by hand with a sponge and a bit of mild soap. Wipe them well after washing them so that no humidity traces appear on them once they dry up. Then, store them in a safe, dry place such as in a knife block or a in a chef roll bag. It is also important to mention that the first time that you'll take the knives out of the box, the blades will be covered with a bit of protection oil. This is completely normal, and all you need to do is to rinse them off before the first usage.

Wusaki knives are made in the city of Canton, which is the capital of the Guangdong province in Western China. This region is historically known for its vast know-how in the manufacturing of cutlery. The manufacturing of the Wusaki knives comply with the quality standards put in place by the professionals in the European cutlery industry. 

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