oriental knives

Takeshi Saji was born in 1948 in Takefu (Fukui prefecture), a city located roughly in the center of Japan and in the heart of an area for centuries devoted to the production of blades. His workshop is still there, built around the oven thanks to which, for several years now, Takeshi Saji forges steel (especially damascus) with which he makes various models of traditional Japanese knives. The choice of materials for the finishes (mainly natural), the essential lines - evocative of use - and the chromatic combinations of rare impact make his creations unique and unmistakable in the panorama of world cutlery and, at home, they have earned him the prestigious title of Master.

Intended use: kitchen knife, meat, vegetables, fish
Type of production: Artisan
Production Lama: Japan
Blade: Hand forged, laminated damascus with SPG2 sintered steel edge (63 hrc)
Handle: Desert Ironwood
Blade length: 180mm.
Blade thickness: 2.5mm.
Total length: 303mm.
Weight: 239g.
Packaging: Wooden box
Notes: the knife is entirely handmade by Takeshi Saj
Use and maintenance

- Do not cut bones or frozen. The blade can chip or break.
- Hand wash with warm water and towel dry.
- Use stones for sharpening and maintenance of the blade.

Takeshi Saji was born in 1948 in Takefu (Fukui prefecture), a city located roughly in the center of Japan and in the heart of an area for centuries devoted to the production of blades. His workshop is still there, built around the oven thanks to which, for several years now, Takeshi Saji forges steel (especially damascus) with which he makes various models of traditional Japanese knives. The choice of materials for the finishes (mainly natural), the essential lines - evocative of use - and the chromatic combinations of rare impact make his creations unique and unmistakable in the panorama of world cutlery and, at home, they have earned him the prestigious title of Master.

Intended use: kitchen knife, meat, fish
Type of production: Artisan
Production Lama: Japan
Blade: Hand forged, laminated damascus with SPG2 sintered steel edge (63 hrc)
Handle: Desert Ironwood
Blade length: 235mm.
Blade thickness: 2.5mm.
Total length: 365mm.
Weight: 200g.
Packaging: Wooden box
Notes: the knife is entirely handmade by Takeshi Saj

Use and maintenance

- Do not cut bones or frozen. The blade can chip or break.
- Hand wash with warm water and towel dry.
- Use stones for sharpening and maintenance of the blade.

Takefu Knives Village is a brand born in 1991 in Echizen Fukui, a city in Japan famous since 1400 for the production of knives.
The Takefu knives brand is based on the union of 10 local craftsmen who make each knife by hand.

The model presented is made by:

Mr. Masanobu Okada
Born in the city of Echizen in 1949, the third generation of forging craftsmen, he is one of the few living heirs of the "masaoki-ho" typical of Echizen, a forging technique that consists in repeating and folding the hammer steel giving it a rhomboid shape for obtain a thinner, sharper and easier to sharpen steel sheet.

Knife features:

Use: meat / fish / vegetables

Blade: CladSteel carbon steel with cutting edge in White Paper Steel (Shirogami) at 62 / 64HRC and damask at 67
Lama origin: Japanese craftsmanship
Handle: Keyaki Zelkova (Japanese elm)
Packaging: cardboard with Japanese writing
Blade length: 184mm
Total length: 336mm
Blade thickness: 3.9mm
Handle length: 140mm
Weight: 179g

* Not every knife is signed on the blade by the craftsman who made it

Maintenance:
Considering the high carbon steel used for the blade and the extreme construction quality of these knives, we recommend a series of attentions to follow to maintain the quality of the product over time.

- Never put the knife in the dishwasher
- Rinse the knife with warm water before the first use
- Rinse the knife immediately after each use without aggressive dishwashing detergent and dry with a soft cloth (always starting at the back of the cutting edge)
- Aggressive foods such as lemon juice must be immediately rinsed immediately after use
- Do not use glass or granite slabs as a cutting support. Use only wooden bases
- Take care that the blade edge of the knife does not come into contact with other metal objects during its storage to avoid damage to the blade edge.

Takefu Knives Village is a brand born in 1991 in Echizen Fukui, a city in Japan famous since 1400 for the production of knives.

The Takefu knives brand is based on the union of 10 local craftsmen who forge each knife by hand

Knife features: Mr. Shiro Kamo

Use: meat / fish / vegetables

Blade: in clad steel with Aogami 2 cutting edge at 62 / 63HRC
Lama origin: Japan
Handle: keyakyWood, Keyaki Zelkova wood (Japanese elm)
Packaging: cardboard with Japanese writing
Blade length: 165mm
Total length: 304mm
Blade thickness: 2.2mm
Handle length: 130mm
Weight: 126g

* Not every knife is signed on the blade by the craftsman who made it

The Shun Pro Sho series focuses exclusively on asymmetrically sharpened blades, i.e. on traditional Japanese shapes. Thanks to the high quality of workmanship and materials, this series is particularly suitable for intensive professional use.

The elegant design of the knife skilfully combines the classic Japanese formal language with western components.

Universal knife for meat and vegetables

The blade of the knife is made of VG10 steel of 61 ± 1 HRC
Handle: Walnut wood
Blade length: 210 mm.
Handle length: 120 mm.
Blade thickness: 2.5 mm.
Total length: 347 mm.
Weight: 250 g.
Notes: not dishwasher safe

The Shun Pro Sho series focuses exclusively on asymmetrically sharpened blades, i.e. on traditional Japanese shapes. Thanks to the high quality of workmanship and materials, this series is particularly suitable for intensive professional use.

The elegant design of the knife skilfully combines the classic Japanese formal language with western components.

Knife intended for cutting vegetables: chopping, mincing, slicing and julienne, obtaining thin sheets of cylindrical vegetables are just some of the uses for which they are intended. Thanks to the particular shape, this model can also be used as a spatula to collect freshly cut products.

The blade of the knife is made of VG10 steel of 61 ± 1 HRC
Handle: Walnut wood
Blade length: 175 mm.
Handle length: 120 mm.
Blade thickness: 2.5 mm.
Total length: 310mm.
Weight: 225 g.
Notes: not dishwasher safe

The Premana Professional line of Coltellerie Sanelli was created by analyzing and solving, in every single detail, the problems that arise for the professional, private individual or the most attentive enthusiast who uses these work tools daily.

Use: Japanese knife

Blade: Surgical steel 54-56 HRC
Handle: Anti-corrosion sterilizable polymers
Blade length: 180 mm.
Total length: 310 mm.
Weight: 170 g.

Recommended use: Raw meat, vegetables, fish cleaning

Country of production: Japan
Type of production: Industrial
Blade: Hitachi stainless steel MBS-26 at 58HRC
Handle: Synthetic, riveted
Blade length: 240mm.
Blade thickness: 2.5mm.
Total length: 375mm.
Weight: 202g.
Cleaning and maintenance: hand wash - not dishwasher safe

The Masahiro knives come directly from the city of Seki, Japan.

The quality of these Masahiro knives is very high and they are characterized by an asymmetric processing of the blades: the left side of the blade is flat, the other side of the knife is beveled up to the edge and then polished. This modern Japanese blade design translates into a superior cutting capacity.

The MV series is made of molybdenum vanadium stainless steel MBS-26 (similar to a Sandvik 19C27 or a 440C and predecessor of the VG-10). The handles are riveted to a full tang with thin layers of black-stained wood pressed into a transparent (but not polished) polyamide.

Recommended use: Meat, fish, fish cleaning

Country of production: Japan
Type of production: Industrial
Blade: Hitachi stainless steel MBS-26 at 58HRC
Handle: Synthetic, riveted
Blade length: 205mm.
Blade thickness: 1.5mm.
Total length: 335mm.
Weight: 114g.
Cleaning and maintenance: hand wash - not dishwasher safe

The Masahiro knives come directly from the city of Seki, Japan.

The quality of these Masahiro knives is very high and they are characterized by an asymmetric processing of the blades: the left side of the blade is flat, the other side of the knife is beveled up to the edge and then polished. This modern Japanese blade design translates into a superior cutting capacity.

The MV series is made of molybdenum vanadium stainless steel MBS-26 (similar to a Sandvik 19C27 or a 440C and predecessor of the VG-10). The handles are riveted to a full tang with thin layers of black-stained wood pressed into a transparent (but not polished) polyamide.

Recommended use: Utility, meat, fish, vegetables

Country of production: Japan
Type of production: Industrial
Blade: Hitachi stainless steel MBS-26 at 58HRC
Handle: Synthetic, riveted
Blade length: 145mm.
Blade thickness: 2.5mm.
Total length: 265mm.
Weight: 132g.
Cleaning and maintenance: hand wash - not dishwasher safe

Knife with asymmetric sharpening, not suitable for left-handed people

Seki Magoroku
This type of traditional Japanese knives has been produced for hundreds of years in similar forms. This series fascinates thanks to its satin blade of high-carbon steel with a hardness of about 58HRC. The handle, in the traditional chestnut shape, is made of composite wood, a wood naturally rich in oils and therefore impermeable to water.

Use: meat / fish

Blade: Stainless Steel MV 58HRC
Origin: Lama: Japan
Handle: very hard and water resistant wood and black polypropylene
Sheath: -
Blade length: 240mm
Total Length: 378mm
Blade thickness: 2.5mm
Handle Length: 134mm
Weight: 153g

* Not dishwasher safe

Knife with asymmetric sharpening, not suitable for left-handed people

Seki Magoroku Kinju

The kitchen knives of the Seki Magoroku Kinju series are particularly light in hand and allow a precise cut; convince with their high functionality and durability.

The typical Japanese blade shape in combination with the simple dark wood handle creates a minimalist and impromptu aesthetic.

Use: fish cleaning and preparation
Blade: Stainless Steel MV 58HRC
Country of production: Japan
Handle: in pakkawood, octagonal, with black nylon bolster
Sheath / Case: not supplied
Blade length: 180mm
Total Length: 320mm
Blade thickness: 5mm
Handle Length: 134mm
Weight: 298g

Maintenance: NOT dishwasher safe

Production: Japan
Blade: laminate with sharp steel FC61 to 61HRC and damask outer cheeks to 49 layers
Cut: Symmetrical
Construction: Forged
Grip: micarta
Blade length: 130mm.
Recommended use: vegetables, meats, semi-aged cheeses

Notes: developed in collaboration with Chef Rokusaburo Michiba

Production: Japan
Blade: laminate with sharp steel FC61 to 61HRC and damask outer cheeks to 49 layers
Cut: Symmetrical
Construction: Forged
Grip: micarta
Blade length: 110mm.
Recommended use: vegetables, meats,

Notes: developed in collaboration with Chef Rokusaburo Michiba

Production: Japan
Blade: laminate with sharp steel FC61 to 61HRC and damask outer cheeks to 49 layers
Cut: Symmetrical
Construction: Forged
Grip: micarta
Blade length: 180mm.
Recommended use: vegetables, sausages, meat, fish

Notes: developed in collaboration with Chef Rokusaburo Michiba

Production: Japan
Blade: laminate with sharp steel FC61 to 61HRC and damask outer cheeks to 49 layers
Cut: Symmetrical
Construction: Forged
Grip: micarta
Blade length: 240mm.
Recommended use: sausages, meat, fish

Notes: developed in collaboration with Chef Rokusaburo Michiba

Production: Japan
Blade: laminate with sharp steel FC61 to 61HRC and damask outer cheeks to 49 layers
Cut: Symmetrical
Construction: Forged
Grip: micarta
Blade length: 180mm.
Recommended use: vegetables, sausages, meat, fish

Notes: developed in collaboration with Chef Rokusaburo Michiba

He was born in 1949 and is the 3rd generation of Okada Uchihamono. He is originally a blacksmith of gardening tools such as a sickle. In recent years, he has started to produce unique kitchen knife like your bought Takobiki. The Traditional Craftsman is the so-called Dentoukougeishi (Traditional Craftsman) which is the Accreditation Examination conducted by the Traditional Crafts Industry Promotion Association Foundation in accordance with Section 8 of Section 24 of the Act on Promotion of Traditional Craft Industries

Knife Features:

Use: meat / fish

Blade: CladSteel carbon steel with 62 / 64HRC White Paper Steel (Shirogami) cutting edge and 33-layer Damask "Suminagashi"
Origin Knife: Japanese craftsmanship
Handle: SandalWood, very hard and water resistant
Packing: in cardboard with Japanese writing
Length Blade: 265mm
Total Length: 410mm
Thickness Blade: 3.5mm to 3mm
Length Grip: 139mm
Weight: 162g

Blade: Japanese VG10 rolled steel in SanMai at 61 hrc
Handle: Black Pakkawood wood
Blade length: 180 mm.
Blade thickness: 2.2 mm.
Total length: 300 mm.
Weight: 206 g.
Notes: not dishwasher safe

Use: Meat, Fish, Vegetables
Blade length: 18 Cm.
Total Length: 30 Cm.
Weight: 162g.

GLOBAL Japanese knives are the favorite of Chefs in the most prestigious hotels and restaurants in the world.
The first GLOBAL knife was designed in 1985 by Komin Yamada, who gave the knife he created a new and revolutionary design.

The main features of GLOBAL knives are:
- Lightness: GLOBAL was the first company in the world to make an empty steel knife in the handle. This feature allows you to reduce the weight of the knife by 30%.
- Manageability: thanks to the lightness and anatomical shape of the handle, GLOBAL knives lend themselves to continuous and prolonged times of use, minimizing user fatigue.
- Wire hold: GLOBAL knives are made using the best steels and the most modern manufacturing techniques. In the blades there is a high percentage of Molybdenum / Vanadium thanks to which the hardness of the steel reaches 56/58 Rockwell of hardness, consequently increasing the life of the wire.
- Sturdiness: being the GLOBAL knives completely in steel (both the handle and the blade) they are practically indestructible.
- Elegance
Awards acquired by GLOBAL knives:

1990 - Japanese Good Design by MITI
1991 - Selected for International Design Year Book
1992 - Selected as Best Cooks' Knife in Benelux
1995 - Selected as Best Knife by WHICH Magazine in the UK
1996 - Selected as Sharpest Knife by A LA CARTE Magazine in Germany GLOBAL Japanese knives are preferred by Chefs in the most prestigious hotels and restaurants in the world.
The first GLOBAL knife was designed in 1985 by Komin Yamada, who gave the knife he created a new and revolutionary design.

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Takefu Knives Village is a brand born in 1991 in Echizen Fukui, Japan's famous city since the 1400s for knives production.
The Takefu knives brand is based on the union of 10 local artisans who make every knife by hand.

The model presented is made by:

Mr. Kanehiro Kintaro
Kanehiro-san knives have gained popularity among professional chefs for the highest construction level and the high performance and cutting performance.

Knife Features:

Use: meat / fish / vegetables

Blade: Clad Steel (Steel Hammer Forged, San Mai) Steel with Aogami cutting edge super carbon steel core 62 / 63HRC with 3 layers
Origin Knife: Japanese craftsmanship
Handle: Cherry wood
Packing: in cardboard with Japanese writing
Length Blade: 170mm
Total Length: 315mm
Thickness Blade: 4mm to 1mm
Length Grip: 125mm
Weight: 134g

* Not every knife is signed on the blade by the craftsman who made it

He was born in 1949 and is the 3rd generation of Okada Uchihamono. He is originally a blacksmith of gardening tools such as a sickle. In recent years, he has started to produce unique kitchen knife like your bought Takobiki. The Traditional Craftsman is the so-called Dentoukougeishi (Traditional Craftsman) which is the Accreditation Examination conducted by the Traditional Crafts Industry Promotion Association Foundation in accordance with Section 8 of Section 24 of the Act on Promotion of Traditional Craft Industries

Knife Features:

Use: vegetables / meat / fish

Blade: CladSteel carbon steel with 62 / 64HRC White Paper Steel (Shirogami) cutting edge and 33-layer Damask "Suminagashi"
Origin Knife: Japanese craftsmanship
Handle: SandalWood, very hard and water resistant
Packing: in cardboard with Japanese writing
Blade Length: 150mm
Total Length: 275mm
Thickness Blade: 3mm
Length Grip: 114mm
Weight: 86g

Mr. Hideo Kitaoka
He was born in 1950 and is the 3rd generation of Kitaoka Hamono. He has been a specialist of Kataba (single-beveled) knife from the beginning. He is also Dentoukougeishi.

Knife Features:

Use: meat / fish

Blade: CladSteel carbon steel with 62 / 64HRC White Paper Steel (Shirogami) cutting edge and 33-layer Damask "Suminagashi"
Origin Knife: Japanese craftsmanship
Handle: SandalWood, very hard and water resistant
Packing: in cardboard with Japanese writing
Length Blade: 210mm
Total Length: 345mm
Thickness Blade: 4mm to 2mm
Length Grip: 127mm
Weight: 150g

* Not every knife is signed on the blade by the craftsman who made it

Mr. Hideo Kitaoka
He was born in 1950 and is the 3rd generation of Kitaoka Hamono. He has been a specialist of Kataba (single-beveled) knife from the beginning. He is also Dentoukougeishi.

Knife Features:

Use: meat / fish

Blade: CladSteel carbon steel with 62 / 64HRC White Paper Steel (Shirogami) cutting edge and 33-layer Damask "Suminagashi"
Origin Knife: Japanese craftsmanship
Handle: SandalWood, very hard and water resistant
Packing: in cardboard with Japanese writing
Blade Length: 200mm
Total Length: 343mm
Thickness Blade: 3.5mm to 1.5mm
Length Grip: 127mm
Weight: 114g

* Not every knife is signed on the blade by the craftsman who made it

Mr. Hideo Kitaoka
He was born in 1950 and is the 3rd generation of Kitaoka Hamono. He has been a specialist of Kataba (single-beveled) knife from the beginning. He is also Dentoukougeishi.

Use: meat / fish

Blade: CladSteel carbon steel with 62 / 64HRC White Paper Steel (Shirogami) cutting edge and 33-layer Damask "Suminagashi"
Origin Knife: Japanese craftsmanship
Handle: SandalWood, very hard and water resistant
Packing: in cardboard with Japanese writing
Length Blade: 230mm
Total Length: 375mm
Thickness Blade: 3.5mm to 1.5mm
Length Grip: 132mm
Weight: 134g

* Not every knife is signed on the blade by the craftsman who made it

Takefu Knives Village is a brand born in 1991 in Echizen Fukui, a city in Japan famous since 1400 for the production of knives.
The Takefu knives brand is based on the union of 10 local artisans who make every knife by hand.

The model presented is realized by:
Mr. Hideo Kitaoka
Born in the city of Echizen in 1950, third generation forging craftsmen, he specializes in knives with Kataba blade (concave blade on the left side of the wire, chisel blade on the right side of the wire) also receiving the title of Dentoukougeishi (traditional craftsman) after subjected to the strict examination of the Traditional Crafts Industry Promotion Association Foundation commission.
Its knives are made with a White Paper Steel (Shirogami) cutting edge with a hardness of over 62 / 64HRC and with "Suminagashi" damask steel laminated cheeks. The handles are made as usual in sandalwood and Asian buffalo horn.
The Kanji characters printed on its blades 越 前 英雄 作 mean Echizen Hideo Saku (made by Hideo of Echizen)

Characteristics of the knife:

Use: vegetables

Blade: CladSteel carbon steel with White Paper Steel (Shirogami) cutting edge at 62 / 64HRC and 33-layer "Suminagashi" damask
Provenance Lama: Japanese craft
Handle: Sandalwood, very hard and water resistant wood
Packaging: in cardboard with Japanese lettering
Blade length: 170mm
Total Length: 330mm
Blade thickness: from 4.5mm to 1.3mm
Handle Length: 134mm
Weight: 175g

* Not every knife is signed on the blade by the craftsman who made it

Maintenance:
Given the high carbon content steel used for the blade and the extreme build quality of these knives, we recommend a series of attentions to follow to maintain the quality of the product over time.

- Never place the knife in the dishwasher
- Rinse the knife with hot water before first use
- Rinse the knife immediately after each use without aggressive dishwashing detergent and dry with a soft cloth (always starting at the back of the cutting edge)
- Aggressive foods such as lemon juice must be promptly rinsed immediately after use
- Do not use glass or granite slabs as a cutting support. Use only wooden bases
- Pay attention that the cutting edge of the knife does not come into contact with other metal objects during its deposit to avoid damage to the cutting edge.

Usi Consigliati: Carne Cruda, Verdure, Pesce
Paese di Produzione: Giappone
Lama: Acciaio inox laminato Cryodur Micro Carbide MC63 a 63HRC
Affilatura: A tre fasi, in stile "Honbazuke"
Finitura Superficiale: Martellatura lucidata a specchio in stile "Tsuchime"
Lunghezza Lama: 180mm
Spessore Lama: 2mm
Lunghezza Totale: 320mm
Peso: 200g.
Impugnatura: Legno di pakkawood con pin a mosaico, spaziatori in ottone e micarta e codolo in acciaio
Confezione: Scatola in plastica trasparente con loghi Miyabi
Manutenzione: non lavabile in lavastoviglie

Kyocera Ishi Ba sostiene le attività di Prevenzione della Lega Italiana per la Lotta Contro i Tumori.
Se non lo avete ancora fatto, vi invitiamo ad acquistare anche voi questo prodotto e dare il vostro contributo a sostegno di una campagna che ha luogo in tutto il mondo e molto ha contribuito nella prevenzione di questa grave neoplasia, prima causa di morte per tumore nelle donne. Kyocera - Santoku Pink Knife

Vincitore del prestigioso ed internazionale Good Design Award 2001 per l'originalità e la funzionalità del suo design.

- Lama in ceramica Ishi-Ba nera di 14 cm.
- Manico in ABS

Qualità made in Japan dal 1984

Con i coltelli in ceramica Kyocera cucinare diventa puro piacere. Le loro speciali caratteristiche:

- lama in ceramica di zirconia ultra-tagliente, molata a mano
- lama estremamente robusta e resistente alla corrosione
- materiale high-tech con ottima tenuta del filo all'usura
- assoluta precisione di taglio grazie alla superficie liscia e compatta della lama
- massima leggerezza ed estrema praticità grazie al manico ergonomico

I dieci segreti di Ishi-Ba:

* non trasporta gusti ed odori
* è di materiale inerte
* non provoca reazioni chimiche con gli alimenti
* evita sapori sgradevoli di metallo
* non arrugginisce
* non si deteriora
* non ha parti ossidabili
* è facile da lavare, basta sciacquarlo
* è leggerissimo e maneggevole
* rimane perfettamente affilato, anche per anni

L'origine della gestione del Gruppo Kyocera è la filosofia di Kyocera, una filosofia di vita basata sulle esperienze della vita reale e sulle regole empiriche di Kazuo Inamori, fondatore e presidente emerito di Kyocera Corporation. Con la domanda "Qual è la cosa giusta da fare come essere umano?" come criterio principale, la filosofia di Kyocera descrive il significato dell'impegno per una gestione corretta e dell'agire in conformità con i valori umani etici e morali e le norme sociali fondamentali. 

PRIMA DI UTILIZZARE IL COLTELLO LEGGA ATTENTAMENTE QUESTE ISTRUZIONI E LE CONSERVI

Questo coltello funzionerà per vari anni senza nessun problema se:
• Lo toglie dal supporto per coltelli o dal cassetto
• Lo utilizza per tagli diritti da eseguire su tagliere
• Lo lava e l'asciuga
• Lo rimette nel supporto per coltelli o nel cassetto dopo averlo utilizzato

USO
Ideale per tagliare frutta, verdure e carni senza osso
Il termine verdure e frutta è generic: non si possono elencare tutti i tipi di frutta o verdura sconsigliati,ma è tassativamente sconsigliato l’utilizzo su frutta e verdura dutra (zucca, noci di cocco, ecc, )
Utilizzi sempre un tagliere di plastica o legno; eviti di tagliare su marmo, pietra, piatti o piastrelle Per trinciare, separare e disossare, così come per tagliare alimenti duri, congelati, pane con crosta e formaggi, utilizzi sempre i suoi coltelli tradizionali in acciaio. Questi tipi di taglio richiedono flessione e torsione e, per questo motivo, conviene utilizzare un materiale più flessibile rispetto alla ceramica.
Per la sua protezione, la punta e la base della lama non sono affilate

PULIZIA
Lavare a mano con acqua e detersivo per piatti.
I coltelli in ceramica Kyocera con manico in plastica possono essere messi in lavastoviglie. Vanno riposti nel vano dedicato a mestoli e piccoli accessori nel cestello superiore, evitando il contatto con altri utensili in metallo. I coltelli in ceramica Kyocera con manico in legno non possono essere lavati in lavastoviglie.
Nel caso si producessero scolorimenti che non scompaiono con la normale pulizia, lavi la lama (non l'impugnatura) con una leggera soluzione a base di candeggina.

EVITARE
Non lasciare cadere su superci dure.
Non utilizzare la punta come punto di rotazione, l'estremità a§lata potrebbe penetrare nel tagliere, bloccarsi e rompersi Non esporre la lama alla amma diretta (la ceramica è un conduttore di calore). Non utilizzare la parte laterale della lama per schiacciare aglio o altri alimenti.

CONSERVAZIONE
Lo collochi in un supporto per coltelli, un fodero o un cassetto. Quando colloca o toglie il coltello dal supporto, faccia attenzione a non danneggiare la punta della lama.

USURA
Con il trascorrere del tempo tutti i coltelli perdono l'a§latura. Un lama di metallo dolce (acciaio inossidabile) "slitta" quando perde l'affilatura. I metalli più duri (come l'acciaio con carbonio) rimangono affilati più tempo, però perdono l'affilatura in modo diverso. I materiali più duri, invece di "slittare", tendono a scheggiarsi leggermente.
All'inizio la ceramica è più affilata - e rimane a§lata per più tempo. Con il trascorrere del tempo possono prodursi delle piccole incisioni sul lo della lama. Si tratta del processo normale per il quale perdono l'a§latura tutte le lame in materiale duro.
Nonostante la loro apparenza, l'esistenza di piccole incisioni non signica necessariamente che il coltello non sia a§lato. Potrà constatare che funziona perfettamente durante un periodo di tempo prolungato.
Quando il rendimento del coltello non sarà più quello desiderato, il processo di a§latura Kyocera farà si che il suo coltello torni ad avere un lama ben affilata.
È possibile che le incisioni più profonde e una punta rotta si possano risolvere grazie alla nuova affilatura.