Santoku knife with air pockets – precision in your kitchen
The Icel Douro Gourmet Santoku knife at 18 cm combines Japanese design with outstanding functionality. The knife's wide blade and specially designed air pockets reduce friction, allowing food to release effortlessly from the blade during use. With a blade crafted from high-quality stainless steel (X50CrMoV15) and an ergonomic micarta handle, you have a professional tool for everyday cooking.
Ideal for precise chopping, slicing and dicing of vegetables, fruit, fish and smaller cuts of meat.
Professional cutting performance in daily use
The Santoku knife's unique design with air pockets makes it particularly well suited to more delicate kitchen tasks where precision is essential. The 18 cm blade provides excellent control, whilst the wide blade shape makes it easy to gather and transfer chopped ingredients from the chopping board to the pan. The full-tang construction, where the blade runs through the entire handle, ensures perfect balance and stability during use – something you will truly appreciate during longer cooking sessions.
Durability that lasts year after year
With a hardness of 56 HRC and made from stainless steel with a high chromium-molybdenum-vanadium content, the knife retains its sharpness for a long time. The specially designed micarta handle is resistant to both moisture and heat, making the knife suitable for professional kitchens as well as the home kitchen. It weighs just 176 grams, providing a comfortable balance between weight and control, so you can work precisely without tiring your hand.
Caring for your Santoku knife
To preserve the knife's quality, hand washing and thorough drying after use are recommended. The knife is not dishwasher safe, as this can affect both sharpness and durability. With the right care, your Icel Douro Gourmet Santoku knife will remain a reliable tool in your kitchen for many years to come.
With this Santoku knife you get:
- Precise cutting performance with specially designed air pockets
- Durable micarta handle that is resistant to moisture and heat
- Professional quality with 56 HRC hardness and X50CrMoV15 steel
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Frequently asked questions
What does "Santoku" mean?
Santoku means "three purposes" in Japanese and refers to the knife's versatility for slicing, chopping and dicing ingredients.
How do I best maintain my Santoku knife?
Always wash the knife by hand, dry it thoroughly after use and store it safely in a knife block or on a magnetic strip. Avoid the dishwasher.
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