Cuisine pro Damashiro Emperor 5.5" Santoku Knife – Professional Japanese Steel Kitchen Knife
The Cuisine::pro Damashiro Emperor 5.5" Santoku Knife delivers professional-grade precision with ice-hardened Japanese steel construction. Built with Rockwell 53 hardness, Damascus-inspired tsuchime finish, and traditional pakkawood handle, this santoku knife provides exceptional edge retention, superior cutting performance, and authentic Japanese craftsmanship for versatile kitchen tasks from vegetable prep to meat slicing.
Product Overview
The Damashiro Emperor Santoku is engineered for serious cooks who demand professional-grade cutting tools with lasting sharpness and precision control. With premium Japanese leather sharpening, ice-hardened blade construction, and ergonomic pakkawood handle design, this knife maintains exceptional cutting performance through daily use while reducing hand strain during extended food preparation sessions.
Key Features & Specifications
- Ice-Hardened Japanese Steel — Specialist ice-hardening process creates super tough blade that resists shattering and maintains sharp edge.
- Rockwell 53 Hardness — Engineered and tested to meet Rockwell 53 specification for optimal blade hardness and cutting performance.
- Damascus-Inspired Tsuchime Finish — Traditional Japanese hammered pattern with distinctive banding creates flowing water aesthetic.
- Premium Japanese Leather Sharpening — Professional sharpening process delivers exceptionally sharp cutting edge for effortless slicing.
- Traditional Pakkawood Handle — Japanese pakkawood construction provides comfortable grip and superior control during use.
- Ergonomic Design — Balanced shape ensures comfort and ease without hand strain during extended cutting sessions.
- Superior Edge Retention — Ice-hardened steel maintains sharp, resilient edge through repeated use and honing.
- Versatile Santoku Style — 5.5-inch blade length ideal for slicing, dicing, and mincing vegetables, fish, and meat.
- Shatter-Resistant Construction — Ice-hardening treatment makes blade resistant to chipping and breaking.
Applications & Professional Uses
This santoku knife excels across professional kitchen applications including:
- Vegetable Preparation — Precise slicing, dicing, and mincing of all vegetable types.
- Fish & Seafood — Clean cutting and portioning of delicate fish and shellfish.
- Meat Cutting — Efficient slicing and preparation of poultry, beef, and pork.
- Herb Mincing — Fine chopping of fresh herbs and aromatics.
- Asian Cuisine — Traditional Japanese cutting techniques and preparations.
- General Kitchen Prep — All-purpose cutting for daily cooking tasks.
- Professional Cooking — Reliable performance for high-volume food preparation.
Performance Benefits
- Professional-Grade Quality — Authentic Japanese craftsmanship inspired by traditional Samurai sword makers delivers superior cutting precision.
- Maximum Versatility — Santoku design excels at slicing, dicing, and mincing for diverse culinary applications.
- Enhanced Durability — Ice-hardened construction withstands daily professional use and resists shattering.
- Superior Cutting Performance — Rockwell 53 hardness and premium sharpening provide exceptional edge retention and effortless slicing.
Technical Specifications
- Model: Damashiro Emperor
- Blade Length: 5.5 inches (14cm)
- Steel Type: Ice-hardened Japanese steel
- Hardness: Rockwell 53
- Finish: Damascus-inspired tsuchime hammered pattern
- Handle Material: Traditional Japanese pakkawood
- Sharpening: Premium Japanese leather sharpening process
- Knife Type: Santoku (Japanese all-purpose knife)
- Construction: Ice-hardened, shatter-resistant steel
- Brand: Cuisine::pro
- SKU: SAN14CM
- Weight: 1kg
- Barcode: B08PNG2DXG
Package Contents
- 1 × Cuisine::pro Damashiro Emperor 5.5" Santoku Knife
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