Kin Knives Kobe Santoku 165mm

Kin Knives Kobe Santoku 165mm

Kobe is a centre of excellence for Japanese knife production. This range of knives is a superb example of the knife makers art. Twenty layers of carbon steel, combined with a superb central core of carbon cutting steel, create a fantastic double bevelled blade.

A traditional combination of a folded steel blade and a magnolia wood handle with a black pakka wood ferrule results in a range of knives steeped in history but ready to perform in your kitchen at the highest level.

Carbon steel is the material that all knives were originally made from. The reason that it was used is that it is easy to sharpen and achieves a very sharp edge. In recent years knives have mainly been made out of a single piece of stainless steel. This method of production is not the best way to make a knife but manufacturers favour this material as it is a simple construction and makes a shiny knife.

Carbon steel knives will oxidise and discolour. This is not a fault, it is a nature of the material. Carbon steel knives can be sharpened to a razor edge. They must be dried after use and periodically they will need cleaning with lemon juice and a light scouring pad. Traditionally they are treated after use with camelia oil which inhibits the oxidation process. If the fact that carbon steel requires a little bit more maintenance is of concern then a laminated or folded steel knife should be considered.

Please note the attached care and sharpening instructions when purchasing your Kin Knives.

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