Yaxell Hana Santoku Knife – 12.5cm
The meaning of the word ‘Santoku’ clearly explains what it is best used for: the ‘three virtues’ or ‘three uses’ of chopping, dicing, and mincing. Santoku knives are particularly adept at creating very thin slices of foods, which improves the overall aesthetics of completed dishes. Wide at the heel, and stays wide almost to the rounded tip and is lighter, making it easier to use.
The Yaxell Hana series features knives with a three-layer construction, combining functionality and aesthetics. The core of the blade is crafted from MOVAX superior stainless steel, known for its durability and a hardness of 58 Rockwell, encased in high-quality stainless steel for longevity. Complementing this is the octagonal-shaped dark brown Pakka Wood handle, designed for perfect balance and control. This combination of materials and design by Yaxell ensures a premium look and an enhanced cutting experience, making these knives a favored choice in the kitchen.
About Yaxell:
Founded in 1932, Yaxell today remains a family-run knife maker in Seki, an iconic city in the history of Japanese knife-making.
Every knife is hand-made – from the forging of the blade to the carving of the logos. Yaxell blades have won numerous awards all over the globe and are used and acclaimed by world class chefs. Exclusive to Divertimenti, we are the Yaxell experts.
During production, Yaxell knives go through a very stringent process in which the blade is heated in a kiln at extreme temperatures, then ice hardened before it’s placed in high heat a second time to ensure the blade is durable, strong, and guaranteed to offer top long-lasting performance. This type of special production process also makes the knife’s blade corrosion-resistant.
