Japanese Damascus steel knife OLEIO Zayiko, Kuro, small Santoku, 12,5 cm

The Santoku is a favourite of many professional chefs. Its name (SAN = three, TOKU = virtues) is a reference to its excellent cutting properties for fish, meat and vegetables.

The small Santoku in Japanese Damascus steel from the Zayiko KURO collection by the German company OLEIO is an extremely handy small knife. The knife is a very comfortable and easy to use knife with a very comfortable handle. ergonomic design, size, perfect weight balance and excellent choice of materials, it is one of the most frequently used knives in the home kitchen. 

Zayiko 載 - A good brand, a product that will be sturdy and durable, a sign originating from ancient Asia that signifies good qualities and brings good luck to people. The KURO collection is a combination of timelessly elegant design, original Damascus steel and hammered pattern. All knives in the KURO collection come with a black, easy-to-handle, waterproof Pakka handle.

The exclusive and unique blade pattern of each knife and the extremely strong Damascus steel guarantee that this knife will be the pride of the owner for years to come. It is an ideal gift for a colleague, business partner or special someone. The knife comes in a solid, presentable box.

Specifications

• Manufacturer.
• Country of origin: Germany
• Product code: 1DM-KLN-SAN-SCH-ZAY
• Brand name: Zayiko 載 
• Design Series:KURO
• Handle colour: black Pakka
• Blade hardness: 60+-2HRC
• Core: VG-10
• Knife blade length: 12,5 cm 
• Handle length: 12 cm
• The knife blades are evenly thinned so that there is no resistance when cutting.
• The handles are made of Paka wood. This is a mixture of hardwood and plastic resins impregnated with phenol. This wood blend is water resistant and has become widespread not only in the manufacture of knives, but also in the military industry and in the manufacture of pool handles.
• The core of the VG-10 is the 67th middle layer of Damascus steel, protected by the remaining 66 layers. 
• Zayiko 載 - a sign of a good brand, a product that will be sturdy and long-lasting, a sign originating in ancient Asia, signifying good qualities that bring good luck to people.
• Care: do not wash in the dishwasher. When finished, rinse the knife clean under water and wipe dry. Store in a box, case or knife rack / on a magnetic wooden knife bar.