KAI SHOSO Santoku 165 mm

KAI Shoso Santoku is a perfect knife for those who want an all-round knife that is suitable for both meat, fish and vegetables.

The name "Santoku" originates from its full name "Santoku bocho" , which translates to three uses. These three areas of use are fine chopping, cutting and precision work with the knife.

KAI Shoso is part of the Seki Magoroku series, which is known for high-quality materials, great craftsmanship and careful detailing. The knives have an ergonomic stainless steel handle with a characteristic diamond pattern.

The handle has a seamless transition to the knife blade, which makes it well balanced in the hand.

The name Seki Magoroku is a combination of two well-known elements in the knife world in Japan. Seki is a city in Japan that is particularly known for its rich tradition of knife forging and its well-known knife smiths. Magoroku is a name associated with a well-known blacksmith who has become a symbol of exceptional sharpness.

Made in Japan

Santoku er den perfekte allroundkniven innenfor japanske kokkekniver, og navnet oversettes til tre bruksområder. Disse tre bruksområdene er kjøtt, fisk og grønnsaker, og den kan med andre ord brukes til det aller meste på kjøkkenet.

Bladet til en santoku er litt bredere enn en gyuto eller en vestlig kokkekniv, og gir derfor god plass til f.eks. større grønnsaker med litt høyde. Den har en karakteristisk tupp som gir eggen en større kontaktflate. Dette gjør at man kan kutte effektivt med en teknikk som kalles "push cut".

Use
Japanese knives are typically thinner and more delicate than Western knives, so they are not suitable for cutting through bones, frozen foods, or hard objects. Use a softer cutting board made of wood, plastic, or rubber and cut with a rolling motion rather than pressing down forcefully.

Washing and storage
Wash the knife by hand with mild soap and warm water immediately after use. Dry the knife with a soft cloth or kitchen towel to prevent rust. Store the knife in a safe, dry place when not in use. Consider using a knife block, magnetic knife holder, or knife sheath to prevent damage to the blade. Read more

Maintenance
We recommend using a ceramic sharpening rod in combination with a leather strap to maintain/sharpen the edge. This will keep the knife sharp for much longer before it needs to be sharpened on a stone. When sharpening, we recommend wet sharpening stones for the best results while removing minimal material.