Haiku 8cm Paring Knife H01

Haiku 8cm Paring Knife H01

The standard European shape chef's knife, a real workhorse.

The haiku is a highly artistic form of poetry, developed among the noble classes of Japan in the 16th century. Translated literally it means 'witticism'. It is written in a three-lined stanza, contains precisely seventeen syllables, and often relays a razor-sharp critique of current issues.

In Japan, the art of the swordsmith has an even longer heritage. Today, Haiku knives are manufactured in small Japanese knife factories out of high-grade Molybdenum Vanadium steel. Borrowing from an ancient method, a bamboo peg or mekugi is inserted from the side into every Haiku knife where the tang and handle are joined for added stability.

To this day, traditional swordsmiths in Japan use this time-tested technique when crafting swords like those once used by the samurai of medieval Japan.

Haiku knives are the preferred choice in culinary competitions due to their symmetry, their lightness and the comfort of their unique honoki wood handle. For repetitive use in busy kitchens, a Haiku knife is the only option.

Please note the following instructions to ensure the knife remains in optimum condition for years to come:

- Never wash Haiku knives in the dishwasher, the aggressive detergents and the heat will damage the steel and the honoki wood.
- Please do not cut bone or another hard materials with Haiku knives.

For complete care information, please see the Haiku Care Instructions document below.

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DISCLAIMER: FOR SALE ONLY TO PERSONS OVER 18; NAMED CARDHOLDERS ONLY.