The G-80 Global Santoku Knife is a premium Japanese santoku knife designed for effortless slicing, dicing and chopping. Featuring a fluted blade that creates air pockets to aid with food release for smoother, cleaner cuts, this Japanese chef's knife excels at everyday food prep. Crafted in Japan from Cromova 18 stainless steel, the G-80 delivers exceptional sharpness, balance and durability for professional chefs and home cooks.
Features
- Fluted blade: Creates air pockets that reduce food sticking for smoother, cleaner cuts.
- Extremely versatile: Handles meat, fish and vegetables as an all-purpose Japanese kitchen knife.
- Ultra sharp 15 degree cutting edge: Genuinely effortless slicing, dicing and chopping.
- Perfectly balanced ergonomic design: Built for comfort during extended prep.
Specifications
- Blade length: 18cm
- Blade hardness: Rockwell C56-58
- Cutting edge angle: 15 degrees
- Range: Global Classic
- Model: G-80
- Blade style: Fluted
- Material: Cromova 18 Stainless Steel
- Manufactured in: Japan
Care
- Washing: Handwash only and dry immediately. Sharp blades should never go in the dishwasher, as it can blunt and chip the edge and dramatically reduce the knife's lifespan.
Questions and Answers
Q: Is it dishwasher safe?
A: No, handwash only and dry immediately, since dishwashers can blunt and chip the blade and reduce its lifespan.
Q: What's it best used for?
A: Slicing, dicing and chopping meat, fish and vegetables, genuinely all-purpose.
Q: What does santoku mean?
A: Santoku means 'three virtues' or 'three uses' in Japanese, referring to its ability to slice, dice and chop, and its design that handles meat, fish and vegetables.