A good chef's knife is where most proper knife collections begin. This user-friendly knife in a classic shape will assist with all your basic food preparation tasks, such as slicing and chopping. A good chef's knife can completely change the feel of cooking.
Blade Material
The polished blades of the Wasabi Black series are made from new technology, rust-resistant 6A/1K6 steel and are particularly rust-resistant due to their high chromium content. It is a classic type of stainless steel. Its high carbon content provides better edge retention.
The blade length is 15 cm.
Handle
The black plastic handle is water-resistant and consequently very sturdy. Its shape offers a pleasant, natural feel thanks to the addition of bamboo powder.
The length of the handle is 12.5 cm.
Cutting board
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 without delay (with a simple detergent) and dry it with a soft cloth. Especially if you have cut acidic foods, you must wash the knife immediately after use.
For your safety, you should always wipe the knife away from your body and away from the edge, with 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 initially, after some use it needs sharpening, which you can achieve with a sharpener, whetstone, or honing rod.
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 a piece of paper. In contrast, a knife that needs sharpening will struggle and its cut will be jagged.
It is also recommended to occasionally have your knives sharpened by a professional to repair any potential damage to the blade edge and to maintain sharpness.
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The knife is a tool, incredibly hard steel, but don't make the mistake of hitting it because it will break, yes you heard right, it will break. From the factory, it is very well sharpened and lasts, but it has a very shallow sharpening, of course with a little work it becomes fantastic again. You will enjoy it a lot!
To clarify, I am not a professional. I simply enjoy cooking. Most of the time, I cut vegetables and fruits, and more rarely meats. A month after acquiring the knife, I can say that I am thrilled.
What I like:
It feels comfortable in my hand and cuts with precision, without needing to exert force. Even today, it easily cuts a page of paper. I did the test and couldn't believe my eyes. Our other knives... you understand.
What I don't like:
The anxiety it causes me every time that I might cut myself and will be looking for a band-aid. :-D
I try to keep it in good condition. After each cut, I wipe it with a slightly damp cloth. Especially when cutting citrus fruits, tomatoes, etc. I never "scoop" the ingredients I cut with the blade, but with the spine so that I don't "drag" the edge on the cutting board. Once I finish all my cuts, I wash it and carefully dry it and store it in the knife block.
Conclusion:
It is worth it if you enjoy cooking and cutting, but it requires caution during cutting and in its maintenance. I have no regrets at all; on the contrary, I would recommend it to anyone who is involved in and enjoys cooking.
5/5 because I got exactly what I expected. Perhaps even better.
The knife is good. Very lightweight, which personally I liked, but it is very thin, something you should keep in mind. It definitely isn't as heavy as the Wustoff. If you want to buy this knife, you should consider that you will also be working with other knives alongside it (for breaking small bones...). *The HRC is not 58, it is 56+-1, the same as all the knives in the WASABI series by KAI