JKC 63 Layers Set de 3 ( Utilitaire, Santoku et Nakiri )

La collection JKC 63 Layer Damascus est forgée en prenant en sandwich une feuille d’acier inoxydable au chrome vanadium à haute teneur en carbone (HCCV) entre 31 couches d’acier inoxydable au nickel de part et d’autre. Le noyau central en HCCV contient entre 8% et 95% de carbone et a la capacité de conserver un tranchant considérablement plus durable (généralement 40% à 60% plus longtemps) que les couteaux occidentaux les plus fins. Les multiples couches sont percées et comprimées plusieurs fois au cours du processus de stratification ; une fois meulées et traitées avec de l’Aqua Regia (une solution acide douce), des motifs complexes ressemblant à du bois apparaissent et hypnotisent l’œil.
La trempe finale à 58:60 HRC donne une lame capable d’être aiguisée jusqu’à un tranchant tel qu’elle serait à sa place dans la main de n’importe quel chirurgien. Les 31 couches souples de chaque côté protègent le noyau central fin. La qualité inhérente de l’acier HCCV à produire de petits carbures, combinée à la douceur des couches extérieures, en fait l’un des couteaux les plus faciles à ré-aiguiser. De plus, les petits carbures produisent un tranchant ultra soyeux qui rend les textures pratiquement imperceptibles.

L’ensemble comprend:-

• 1 x Utilitaire 120mm
• 1 x Nakiri 180mm
• 1 x Santoku 175mm

SANTOKU (San – 3 & Toku – benefit):

This is the classic Japanese chef’s knife.  It is flat from the handle end for about ½ way to the tip and then gently curves to a point. It is ideal for straight vertical chopping, horizontal slicing and roll cutting.

Function – Multi-purpose chef knife. For Slicing, Dicing and Mincing of vegetables, meat and fish.

Normal length – 165mm to 180mm (smaller 140mm are available in a few collections)

Tip: The 170mm/180mm is the most popular multipurpose knife.

Naikiri:

The edge of this shape is almost flat for the entire length and is the consummate knife for the preparation of vegetables. The wide rectangular blade is ideal for scooping and the best shape for vertical chopping of hard and dense foods like cabbages, celeriac etc.
Function – Vegetable knife. For Slicing, Dicing and Mincing of vegetables.
Normal length – 160mm to 180mm
Tip: A few models have a completely flat edge with no curve so if you need to roll cut as well as vertically chop (to Julienne or Chiffonade herbs) select a model that has a slight curve towards the tip. This is the ‘uber’ knife for vegetables.

Utility:

The shape is basically a small Sujihiki or slicing knife. As the name suggests it is a multi-function knife used for the preparation of vegetables and precise cutting of meat and fish. The slim profile presents a smaller area to fatty, oily, and starchy foods where a wider blade would create a stronger vacuum and ‘stick’ more to the food.

Function – Multipurpose for preparing all food groups. A favourite knife of many home cooks who are uncomfortable with large blades.

Normal length – 150mm

Tip: This knife is also used for carving petite roasts, filleting and skinning fish as well as careful dissection of poultry without hitting bones. An extremely useful size for any kitchen.