Japanese Nakiri Blue Paper Steel Chopper - 16,5 cm blade with egdesteel . . . 061131
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Japanese Nakiri Blue Paper Steel Chopper
Blade is made of Shirogami Hagane ('blue blade steel').
Chemical composition of Shirogami.
Carbon 1.30% - 1.40%
Silicon 0.10 - 0.20%
Manganese 0.20 - 0.30%
Phosphours less than 0.025%
Sulfur less than 0.04%
The traditional Japanese Chefs knives are sharpened in one side single bevel edge with a slightly concaved
flat side for sharper and straight penetrating cutting task. The unique blade is made of hard Shirogami Hagane
carbon steel laminated and hand forged with soft iron. This hard tempered (Rockwell 62) single edge carbon
steel blade can be easily honed to a razor sharp.
Note:
These blades are forged - not stainless
Egde will become brown/black when used - because the metal will be affected by juice from meat and vegetables.
Remember to dry of the knife after use and washing.
Enjoy your knife making