YaxellKetu SG2 Bread Knife - Japanese Craftsmanship (9 blade)

Yaxell Ketu SG2 knives embody the cutting-edge evolution of knife craftsmanship in a nation renowned for its deep blade-making heritage. By harnessing the power of modern powder metallurgy, these knives boast a core crafted from SG2 powder stainless steel, enabling Yaxell to fashion blades that are sharper and more resilient than ever. Through meticulous heat treatment and ice hardening techniques, the steel acquires a refined microstructure that facilitates unmatched sharpness and durability.

Yaxell Ketu knives showcase a stainless steel bolster and a meticulously contoured pakkawood handle, ensuring optimal balance, longevity, and comfort. Despite being lighter than traditional German forged knives, they offer a slightly heftier feel in the hand compared to typical Japanese knives. This added weight enhances balance and, coupled with the thinly ground, hand-sharpened blade, delivers exceptional cutting performance.

Since 1932, Yaxell has been dedicated to crafting top-tier kitchen cutlery for both culinary professionals and home chefs. All Yaxell knives are meticulously produced in their own facility located in Seki-city, Japan. Handcrafted in Seki, Japan using high-performance SG2 powder stainless steel—exclusively available in Japan—SG2 steel is created through powder metallurgy, resulting in a refined microstructure that allows for increased hardening without compromising toughness.

These knives undergo heat treatment and ice hardening to achieve an impressive 63 Rockwell hardness rating (HRC), surpassing VG10, AUS10, and similar stainless steels in edge retention. Featuring a stainless clad 3-layer construction to safeguard the SG2 cutting core and enhance corrosion resistance, the stunning tsuchime ("hammered") blade finish promotes food release, while the hand-sharpened, highly polished edge ensures razor sharpness from the outset. The edge serrations are designed to maintain sharpness, slice effortlessly, and effortlessly cut through tough crusts and exteriors.

The fully contoured handle, crafted from resin-infused wood fibers for durability and comfort, incorporates a stainless steel bolster for balance, adorned with a traditional Japanese mosaic pin and an embossed Yaxell kanji logo at the end. Handcrafted in Seki, Japan, these knives come with a limited lifetime warranty, featuring a 9" blade length, 1-1/4" blade height, 14-3/8" overall length, weighing 6.7 oz. (194g) with a 2mm spine thickness. They are recommended for hand wash only.

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