Wusaki Pakka X50 3-piece Knife Set with Santoku + Utility knife+ Paring Knife

The Wusaki Pakka X50 range offers kitchen knives suitable for both domestic and professional use. These knives are truly one of a kind! They are the living proof that beauty and great quality can match perfectly. At this price level, you won't find many more knives this good out there in the market!

Therefore, to equip your kitchen with knives of great quality at the best price, this Wusaki knife set is just the perfect option! It is also a great option to offer as a gift to loved one passionate about fine cutlery. The content of this set is the following:

- 1 paring knife 9cm: recommended for cutting or peeling small fruits and vegetables.

- 1 utility knife 12cm: a bigger version of a paring knife ideal for cutting bigger fruits and vegetables.

- 1 santoku knife 17cm: the Japanese-style equivalent of a chef knife; it is great for mincing, dicing, and slicing almost every type of food.

All the knives in this set are truly polyvalent, thus they will surely be of great use for your daily meal preparations. It is an essential trio in every kitchen!

Please find below the description of the main characteristics of these knives:

The blades

They are made of X50CrMoV15 stainless steel coming from Germany, and they stand out for their durability and because they are easy to sharpen and clean. Thanks to its 15% of chromium content, the steel has great resistance to corrosion. The 0.5% of carbon content is what provides the hardness, and the molybdenum and vanadium help for the resistance to strokes and for the elasticity.

With a hardness level of 56/58 HRC in the Rockwell scale, the knives can remain sharp for a good amount of time. However, it is still important to hone their blades before they become dull. This can be done by using one of the Wusaki whetstones available here on our website.

For a truly original look, each blade has been hammered with a mechanical press that creates patterns that are unique on each single blade. Beyond the aesthetics, the hammered surface also serves to reduce the stickiness of the blade's surface, which allows your to make cleaner cuts.

The blades have a V-shaped edges that are sharpened by hand with the use of a grinding leather band at a lateral angle of 15° (thus an accumulated angle of 30°). This explains why these knives can penetrate foods so easily and effortlessly. Cutting food has never felt so good!

The handles

These Wusaki knives have top quality handles made of pakkawood. This material is highly popular in the culinary world thanks to its durability and robustness. Made of resin and laminated wood being compressed together by heat, pakkawood has veinings on its surface that create a remarkable resemblance with wood. Pakkawood is also known for its anti-bacterial properties and its resistance to the changes in temperature. Its surface has been varnished to add an extra layer of protection against humidity and stains.

Thanks to their simple, ergonomic design, the handles provide a comfortable grip for both left and right-handed cooks. The reddish, warm tones on the handle create the perfect contrast with the hammered steel of the blade. At the base (bottom) of the handle, there is an engraving of the Japanese character "Tiger." The handles of Wusaki knives are a bit longer than the average so that you can hold them better.

The packaging and care tips

Finally, the last jewel of the crown is the packaging of this Wusaki Pakka X50 knife set. Forget about the standard, boring boxes in which most kitchen knives are sold. This knife set is sold in an elegant, black box with foam in its interior that keeps the knives well protected. The box is so beautiful that is certainly perfect to offer this set as a gift to a passionate cook.

For the care and maintenance of the knives, we recommend you to wash them always by hand using lukewarm water and a mild soap. Then, wipe them using a soft cloth to dry them before storing them in a safe place. You must know that when you receive your knives, the blades will be coated with protection oil. To get rid of it, all you need to do is to wash the blade before its first usage.

You can also find these and other knives sold individually in our category of Wusaki Pakka X50 knives!