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The V1 Tsuchime Santoku is a versatile Japanese kitchen knife designed for everyday food preparation. Its broad blade and relatively flat cutting edge make it particularly well suited to chopping vegetables, slicing meat and preparing fish, while the hammered Tsuchime finish gives the blade a distinctive textured appearance.
The Santoku is one of Japan's most versatile kitchen knives, designed for slicing, dicing and chopping vegetables, meat and fish. Its relatively flat cutting edge and broad blade make it particularly well suited to everyday food preparation.
Tsuchime translates as 'hammered finish', referring to the textured indentations across the blade. As well as giving the knife a distinctive appearance, these small indentations can help reduce friction and encourage food release during cutting.
Takefu V1 is a Japanese high-carbon steel produced by Takefu Special Steel. With a carbon content of approximately 1.15%, it is capable of taking a very fine, sharp edge and offers good edge retention. As a carbon steel, it is relatively straightforward to sharpen and maintain with a whetstone.
Unlike stainless steel, V1 is reactive and requires additional care to prevent rust and discolouration. The blade should be washed and dried thoroughly after use, particularly when cutting acidic ingredients. Over time, the steel will develop a natural patina, which is a normal characteristic of carbon steel.
Carbon steel requires a little more care than stainless steel, as it is reactive and can rust if left wet. Wash and dry your knife thoroughly by hand immediately after use, particularly when cutting acidic ingredients. Never put it in the dishwasher or leave it soaking in water.
Over time, the blade will develop a natural patina, which is perfectly normal and helps protect the steel from further oxidation.
Avoid twisting the blade, cutting through bones or frozen foods, or using the knife to open tins or packaging. Store it somewhere dry and safe, and apply a light coat of food-safe mineral oil if storing for an extended period.
Knife Type: Santoku
Steel: V1 Carbon steel
Finish: Tsuchime
Origin: Japan
Minor variations in finish and appearance may occur between individual knives.
You must be aged 18 or over to purchase this knife. Age verification is required when purchasing knives from Community Cutlery, and age and identity checks may also be required on delivery.
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All knives ship via an age verified service in accordance with The Offensive Weapons Act 2019, which will mean the postie will need you to be in to receive the delivery & to check your ID if you look under 25.
The law also requires us to carry out a soft age check of the purchaser after checkout, this is done by an automated system that usually doesn't require your input, although we will need to contact you for proof of age if you fail, which can sometimes happen if you use a work address.
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