Santoku knives have a staple in the kitchen for longer than anyone can remember, and for good reason too.
Santoku refers to three specific kitchen tasks: mincing, dicing, and slicing, and these knives are perfectly designed for just that.
You won’t have the curved blade usually found in chef knives, but that’s because the
Good quality santoku knives are hard to come by.
But one company has come up with one of the best ones in the market, and we take a look at this
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A Design of Pure Class
First things first: this
On the blade, itself is Zelite’s signature design. The beauty in the print on the blade is that it can barely be seen unless in the right light, but when the light hits the blade at the right angle, you can do nothing but just stare at the
Aside from the intricate design on the blade, is a stunning black, round, and triple-riveted handle that complements the
Sharp and Durable
Saying that this product is durable would be a huge understatement.
The
To add even more durability are 66 layers of high-carbon stainless steel, which is known for having the strength and sharpness found in high-carbon, while also having the rust resistance of stainless steel, so rest assured that this
But durability is pointless in a
The edge is sharpened to an angle of 12 degrees, which is way sharper than most knives on today’s market (regular knives are only sharpened to a 15-20 degree angle.
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We give these knives a quick twirl and review, and then we pass them on to a few lucky home chefs!
Never Worry About Food Sticking to the Knife
Remember the design on the blade I was talking about? Well, it does more than just make the
The molten and wavy pattern that can be seen throughout the blade makes such a huge difference when using the
Balance, Balance, Balance
No matter how sharp your
The
The santoku feels incredibly balanced when holding it, and that balance and comfort is further amplified by the round handle that feels so natural in the hand, which is made of G10, a glass enforced resin material.
Not only does the G10 handle feel comfortable in the hand, but it’s also incredibly durable, yet another reason to fall in love with the
Conclusion
Quality knives are really hard to come by, and great santoku knives that don’t require to bust the bank are even harder to find.
But luckily Zelite has given us one of the finest knives on the market today. So if you’re looking for a new addition to your
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Ryan Leavitt
Hi my name is Ryan Leavitt a Marine Corps Veteran and currently an over the road trucker (Long Haul). I am no expert chef but am enjoying preparing my own meals on the road and testing all the different knives.We give these knives a quick twirl and review, and then we pass them on to a few lucky home chefs!