The Yaxell Zen Chinese chef’s knife is a Japanese vegetable knife with the recognisable Chinese chef’s knife shape. In Chinese cuisine this chef’s knife is often used because the height of the blade makes it easy to use the fingers as a guide when using the knife. It acts safely and quickly and is very practical. The Chinese chef’s knife is used to finely chop herbs and vegetables, but can also be used to crush garlic, for example. And thanks to the high blade, you can easily move the cut vegetables or herbs in the pot.<\/p>\n
Warning: although the knife may look like a cleaver, it is not. While the blade of a cleaver is sturdy, the blade of a Chinese chef’s knife is wafer thin and razor sharp. Therefore, it cannot be used for chopping.<\/p>\n
Yaxell Zen blade
\nThe blade is made from 37 layers of damask steel and a core of Japanese VG10 steel hardened to 61HRC. VG10 is known to be very hard and can also be sharpened easily. The hammered effect on the blade is a traditional finish that emerged due to the hammer blows of the blacksmith while forging the blade. Besides looking good, the dimples ensure that food does not stick to the blade. The damascus steel contrasts nicely with the dark and light lines running the entire length of the blade. This combination of steel type and finish ensures that Yaxell Zen knives are both efficient and striking.<\/p>\n
Yaxell Zen handle
\nThe handles are made of micarta. Micarta is a material consisting of flax, impregnated with epoxy resin. As a result, the material is very strong, can handle many different situations and is water-resistant. Micarta is known to offer a lot of grip. Even when wet. The oval and round shape of the handle offers sufficient grip, making it very comfortable to use.<\/p>\n
Yaxell: Japanese kitchen knives to love
\nYaxell has been producing professional Japanese kitchen knives for everyday use since 1932. They do this in the knife capital of Japan: Seki. Here they combine modern techniques, designs and materials with the historical knowledge and expertise of traditional sword and knife makers. Yaxell believes that a kitchen knife is an essential part of your daily life. A kitchen knife must be affordable and reliable, but it must also inspire and make you enthusiastic. To achieve this, Yaxell has introduced a couple of collections to suit everyone. The materials used provide a reliable, high-quality knife. Knives you will love to use every day.<\/p>\n
Blade height 7.5 cm
\nBlade length 20 cm
\nOverall length 32 Cm
\nWeight 320 g<\/p>\n
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