TUO TC0718 8.5" Kiritsuke Chinese Chef Knife, Fiery Phoenix Series (New)

Since TUO cutlery Founder started 20 years ago, we've lived by our "TUO" spirit! The belief that through constant exploration in production techniques and raw materials we have established standards above and beyond! The Fiery Phoenix Line seamless blend the form and function together to create a knife both beautiful and practical. It is ergonomic design, trusted material, and experienced craftsmanship are the most important features that matter for Fiery Phoenix Line. TUO kitchen Knives featuring a narrow blade which provides for nimble movement is designed to be elegantly modern and purposefully functional. Adopting special-forged high-carbon stainless steel with a high-tech vacuum heat-treatment and nitrogen cryogenic tempering, it ensures the extreme strength, flexibility, durability, and maximum performance. Expertly fabricated from a tapered high carbon X50Cr15MoV German stainless steel edge with HRC56±2 on the Rockwell Hardness Scale that cuts with ease and efficiency. Fiery Phoenix Line is suitable for a wide variety of culinary tasks both big and small and becomes essentials for every kitchen.

Specifications:

• IMPECCABLE KIRITSUKE KNIFE: This vegetable cleaver is perfect to deal with vegetales and fruits. Manufactured to perfection following the age-old Japanese art of knife making, this knife ensures smooth efficiency and solid durability in the kitchen. Forged by highly-skilled knife smiths using the traditional 3-step Honbazuke method, each side of the blade is sharpened at 18 degrees.
• SUPER STEEL: Adopted German High-carbon Stainless steel, it promises you the blade won’t rust over time in most of the circumstances and easy to resharpen. The steel is precisely processed with high-tech vacuum heat treatment to reach the hardness HRC56±2 for extraordinary performance and edge retention. Most importantly, the edge won’t chip easily.
• PREMIUM PAKKAWOOD HANDLE: The full tang handle is made from our patent-pending high-density Pakkawood composite. Compare to other wood handles, it is way more stable and sanitary. No matter how bad the kitchen environment is, it will be no shrimp, no expansion, no crack, assuring you food safety.
• WELL DESIGNED: From the striking grain of the polished pakkawood (sourced from Africa) handle to the gentle curve of the blade, this is an ergonomic full tang handle design for exceptional comfort and durability. The handle is specifically designed to hold comfortably in your hand with great balance. The bolster of the handle is carefully polished for a perfect pinch grip.