Messermeister 7-Inch High Carbon Forged Stainless Steel Granton Santoku Knife

Messermeister 7-Inch High Carbon Forged Stainless Steel Granton Santoku Knife Product DescriptionThe Messermeister San Moritz ElitŽ knife collection have a completely molded, ergonomic and contemporary handle. The blade, bolster and tang are one-piece, hot-drop, hammer forged from a single billet of the finest German steel alloy. Featuring a unique personalization plate, this series of knives will be a statement piece in any kitchen. San Moritz ElitŽ knives are handcrafted individually by 3rd and 4th generation cutlery artisans in Solingen, Germany. The German 1.4116 high-carbon, stainless alloy blade resists stains and corrosion, exhibits toughness and durability, holds its edge retention, and is easy to re-sharpen to a razor-like edge. This knife line is one-piece, hot-drop hammer forged, which produces the strongest blade from heel to tip. The blades are heat treated and cooled to achieve a Rockwell of 57-58. The three-step, 15¡ ElitŽ edge is hand stropped on a cloth wheel, creating the sharpest possible cutting surface on an edged tool. The bolsterless heel simplifies all cutting, sharpening and honing tasks, making use of the entire blade from heel to tip. Handcrafted in the historic cutlery capital of Solingen, Germany. The Knife for Life guarantee provides a lifetime warranty against material and manufacturing defects. Amazon.comThis is a Japanese chef’s knife, a low-tip style with a broad blade and a slightly curved cutting edge. For Asians, this knife is the same kitchen workhorse as a French chef’s knife is for Europeans. Its cutting edge being less curved, it provides little rocking action, but for straight-down slicing and precise chopping, it’s superb. So that food doesn’t stick to the blade, which is called a granton, it is ground with alternating hollows on each side. The hollows create air pockets, allowing food to fall away cleanly. The knife is from Messermeister’s first-rate San Moritz line, and its 7-inch blade is forged from a single piece of high-carbon stainless steel. Molded from a polymer that won’t crack or warp, the handle is tough and contains a nearly full tang. The plate on the handle’s end for engraving initials bespeaks this German manufacturer’s reputation as a supplier to professional chefs. –Fred Brack