JAKU 2-piece Japanese Knife Set : Nakiri knife + Santoku knife

In the culinary world, all cooks know that Japanese cutlery is synonym of great quality and design. Based on the old samurai tradition, Japanese knives are very popular in all kitchens around the world due to their greatcutting performance. You can have a taste of Japanese quality in your kitchen without having to pay a fortune by getting this JAKU 2-piece knife set.

This knife set is ideal for home cooks because it has an unbeatable price/quality ratio. It includes two knives of good quality that you can use to cut almost every type of food. It includes 1 nakiri knife and 1 santoku knife; two types of Japanese knives widely used around the world.

The nakiri knife is the perfect knife for cutting, mincing, and chopping all your vegetables. This knife is easily distinguished by its flat blade with square tips. On the other hand, the santoku knife is a super versatile knife that you can use to cut almost any type of food. It is the Oriental version of the Western chef’s knife, thus it can be used with fruits, vegetables, and even meats!

Despite their different usages and different shapes, these knives have some characteristics in common. Those characteristics are the following:

- Blades with a length of 17 centimeters. They are made of 420J stainless steel, thus their resistance to corrosion is guaranteed.

- The blades have been hardened to HRC 56+1. This level of hardness in the Rockwell scale enables the knife to have higher endurance.

- Attractive, Oriental design. They both have handles made of honoki wood, and in they have Japanese characters on their blades.

- The handles have an ergonomic design that lets you use the knives with great comfort. This makes the knives very easy to master and use.

Therefore, with all that has been mentioned above, you can be sure that these knives are tools of good quality that everyone should have in their kitchen. In fact, this knife set is perfect for beginners who start to crawl through the world of culinary arts. Both knives are lightweight, thus they are good for long lasting usage.

Do not forget to take a look at all the rest of Japanese knife sets that we offer you at MyChefKnives.co.uk and see for yourself why Japanese cutlery is so popular among chefs around the world.