Knives

Tojiro Zen Knife Chef from Stainless Steel 24cm Code: FD-565

Key features:

  • Chef Knife
  • Material: Stainless Steel
  • Blade Length: 24 cm
  • Total Length: 38.5 cm
  • Weight: 170 gr
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  • Blade Material Stainless Steel
  • Handle Material Wooden
  • Blade Length 24 cm
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    Suitable for medium to light tasks and more precise and delicate blade handling for complex techniques, worth the money and I recommend buying a sharpening stone and stabilizer for maintaining clarity. Sharp edges avoiding blades made of MV material that tend to be dull easily and are very difficult to repair regardless of their economic prices. The Tojiro DP series is truly worth it

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  • Suitable for medium to light tasks and more precise and delicate blade handling for complex techniques, worth the money and I recommend buying a sharpening stone and stabilizer for maintaining clarity. Sharp edges avoiding blades made of MV material that tend to be dull easily and are very difficult to repair regardless of their economic prices. The Tojiro DP series is truly worth it

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Description & Specifications

Chef Knife

The chef's knife is the favorite knife of every professional and amateur cook, and not without reason. It has perhaps the most uses of any other kitchen knife, as you can use it to cut large portions, finely chop or dice vegetables and fruits, as well as meat and fish. Its wide blade and curved edge make it ideal for quick and precise chopping through the well-known rocking motion. The thickness of the blade at the spine is enough to give you the weight and power you need, while its length covers a wide range of everyday tasks.

Blade Material

It consists of the innovative Japanese VG10 stainless steel alloy at its core, which ensures excellent hardness and durability. The VG10 is covered by two layers of soft stainless steel with 13% chromium content for easier sharpening and better knife protection.

Each Zen is hand-sharpened by skilled Japanese craftsmen on both sides at 15°, to deliver an exceptionally sharp knife.

Its hardness level is 58 (±1) HRC (a knife with a hardness above 56 HRC is considered good).

Comfortable wooden handle

The handle of the Zen gives the feeling of warm and comfortable grip that wood provides. It is made of oak wood, a wood that is hard and durable both in continuous and hard use, as well as in contact with food and kitchen materials. The round shape of the handle makes the use of the knife comfortable and practical from any angle, allowing you to use its sharp blade in any direction you want. The wooden handle harmoniously matches the metal of the blade and tightly binds with it inside the collar with resin.

Cutting Surface

It is recommended to make cuts on wooden or plastic cutting surfaces. Glass, stone, and marble cutting surfaces are unsuitable as they can cause permanent damage to the knife blades.

Cleaning

Wash the knife with warm water before using it for the first time. After each use, make sure to wash the knife immediately (with a mild detergent) and dry it with a soft cloth. Especially if you have cut acidic foods, you should wash the knife immediately after use.

For your own safety, you should always wipe the knife away from your body and away from its edge, using a cloth or towel.

It is not recommended to wash it in the dishwasher, but by hand, in order to protect its material and maintain its sharpness for a long time.

Sharpening

No matter how sharp a knife is at first, after some use it needs sharpening, something you can achieve with a sharpener, sharpening stone, or strop.

You can tell if your knife cuts well with an easy test using the knife and a piece of paper. A sharp knife can easily and cleanly cut through a piece of paper. On the other hand, a knife that needs sharpening will struggle and its cutting will be dull.

It is also advisable to sharpen your knives with a professional occasionally, to repair possible damage to the edge of the blade and to maintain sharpness.

Manufacturer

Product Number
FD-565
Type
Chef
Material
Stainless Steel
Handle Material
Wooden
Blade Type
Curved
Japanese
No
Professional Series
Yes
Household Use
No
Pieces
1 pcs
Blade Length
24 cm
Colour
Brown
with Non-Stick Coating
No
Dishwasher safe
No

Important information

Specifications are collected from official manufacturer websites. Please verify the specifications before proceeding with your final purchase. If you notice any problem you can report it here.

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  • Katsu_Hana
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    Suitable for medium to light tasks and more precise and delicate blade handling for complex techniques, worth the money and I recommend buying a sharpening stone and stabilizer for maintaining clarity. Sharp edges avoiding blades made of MV material that tend to be dull easily and are very difficult to repair regardless of their economic prices. The Tojiro DP series is truly worth it

    Translated from Greek ·
    • Weight
    • Handle Ergonomics
    • Handle stability
    • Is it sharp?
    • Value for money
    Did you find this review helpful?
  • Suitable for medium to light tasks and more precise and delicate blade handling for complex techniques, worth the money and I recommend buying a sharpening stone and stabilizer for maintaining clarity. Sharp edges avoiding blades made of MV material that tend to be dull easily and are very difficult to repair regardless of their economic prices. The Tojiro DP series is truly worth it

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