Babish High-Carbon German Steel Santoku Knife (6.5)

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This precision-forged santoku knife is crafted from a single piece of high-carbon German steel, meticulously heat-tempered and hand-ground for exceptional sharpness. The straight, slender blade is designed to effortlessly slice through tough foods, with just the right amount of rock for chopping herbs or mincing onions. The full-tang handle ensures a balanced, comfortable grip, and the etched Babish logo on the butt adds a touch of elegance.

This kitchen workhorse will have you efficiently working through piles of vegetables and tough cuts of meat. However, it's important to note that excessive heat and detergents from automatic dishwashers can potentially damage or stain the blades, so it's recommended to hand-wash the knife. Avoid allowing the blades to soak in water, and promptly clean them after use to prevent staining.

In most cases, persistent stains can be easily removed with a standard stainless steel cleanser and polish. To maintain the knife's sharpness, use a sharpener and honing rod between uses, and consider having the knife professionally sharpened once or twice a year, or using a whetstone.

To preserve the sharp edges, use the knife on a wood or soft plastic cutting board. Hard surfaces, such as countertops, dinner plates, or glass cutting boards, can dull the blades. It's also crucial to remember that these knives are not designed to cut bones, frozen foods, or other hard objects.

Treat this knife with the care and respect it deserves, and it will serve you well in the kitchen. Always use extreme caution to protect against injury, as these knives are exceptionally sharp. Never use a knife as a tool for tasks other than its intended purpose, such as a can opener, pry bar, screwdriver, or hand tool. When handling the knife, always grasp it by the handle, and keep the sharp edges pointed away from you when laying it down. Never attempt to catch a falling knife, and ensure that it is kept away from children.

Forged from a single piece of high-carbon 1.4116 German steel, this santoku knife is a true kitchen companion, tempered, ground, and polished for maximum sharpness. The full-tang handle provides a balanced, comfortable grip, and the Granton edge reduces drag and food sticking to the blade, making it an ideal tool for slicing, dicing, mincing, and chopping a wide variety of food types.

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