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Replace the wheel by placing the new wheel in the wheel holder. It can be installed in either direction. Insert the wheel pin through the wheel and snap the wheel pin clip in place. The hardness of the steel is due to the high carbon content found in the best steels; Japanese steels contain a minimum of 0.9% and up to 1.3% carbon. The sharpness of Japanese blades is due to the fact that they are hand-molded by skilled sharpeners who have many years of experience. These sharpeners will be able to adapt to each type of blade and type of steel they work with, and judge the best way to finish the knives to get the most out of each of them. A difficult task for a machine that makes hundreds of blades a day. For a Japanese kitchen knife that lasts a lifetime Wondering where to start? What would be the right knife for your needs? Are you looking for a Japanese chef's knife or a high-end all purpose knife? We're happy to walk you through the process by answering your questions, visit the FAQ or come directly to our knife store in Montreal. Discover the best Japanese knives in Canada
Staysharp Knives have been designed to always stay sharp. Each knife has its own scabbard case with built-in knife sharpener, automatically sharpening and honing the knife each time it is removed ... for perfectly sharp kitchen knives, every time. Remove the wheel by unsnapping and rotating the wheel pin clip upwards 90 degrees. Slide the wheel pin out and remove the wheel. Discard the wheel, but reserve the wheel pin.Vegetable knife: Also called a paring knife, this small knife is good for detailed jobs such as seeding chillies and trimming brussel sprouts.
The Staysharp Carving Knive is ideal for carving and slicing cooked meats, boneless roasts and poultry. This knife makes light work of food preparation with its Staysharp blade. Thanks to the patented self-sharpening system you can ensure no more blunt knives.
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Other more specialist knives include Chinese cook’s knives, palette knives and mezzalunas (a two-handled knife with a curved edge for chopping herbs). How important is the metal type?
We suggest combining a chef's knife and an office knife to start your knife set. You can then add a fish knife or bread knife, for example.Japanese knives come in many shapes and sizes for different uses in the kitchen. The most commonly used types are Santoku, Nakiri, Gyuto and Deba, each with its own characteristics to meet the needs of chefs and cooking enthusiasts. The Santoku knife is used for slicing, chopping and mincing, while the Nakiri is a specialized knife for preparing vegetables. The Gyuto is a versatile chef's knife and the Deba is a specialized knife for cutting fish.