Artisan is a thing of beauty! The first attraction for me is the "hammered" blade; it's such a unque finish but it's also going to help keep food from sticking to the blade. The SG2 steel is very hard which guarantees it will have amazing edge retention. It also boasts that crazy sharp Asian edge angle.
The rosewood handle has a nice round curve which fits very comfortably in your hand.
A prep knife is such a great blade. It can handle those tasks that are too big for a parer but using a chef knife would just be overkill.
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This is such a useful sized knife many people forget about. Larger than a paring knife but smaller than a chef's knife this size can tackle both jobs. The SG2 steel core is harder than other steel and will retain the razor sharp cutting edge longer. The Artisan collection has the hammered "Tsuchime" finish and pakkawood handle in the traditional Japanese D shape for a guaranteed comfortable cutting experience.
I love a prep knife for all they do without having to use a big or long knife! Easy to handle and the Artisan collection is known for its fine craftsmanship in both the Damascus pattern and the handle with details of red and brass rings and the pin in the center! This really has a wow factor in both use and appearance.
This is a beautiful SG2 knife. The hand hammering on the blade is really stunning and makes food fall off the blade easily. D shaped handle feels smooth and secure and balanced in either the left or the right hand. Keeps its sharp edge for many uses with proper handling and occasional sharpening. Prep knife can be used for all of those small jobs such as shallots, garlic, citrus and mincing herbs.
It's a go to prep knife, blades deliver scalpel-like sharpness. Its potent core of SG2 micro-carbide powder steel is layered in a Tsuchime finish. CRYODUR blade, ice-hardened to Rockwell 63 Handle is so comfortable in your hand and love that D shape handle and it is fabricated with special Cocobolo Rosewood pakkawood.
The size and shape of this blade make it a great addition to your collection. Wider blade and handle gives you plenty of room to work on your cutting board. I like to use this knife for longer vegetable such as eggplant, zucchini and cucumbers. It's a perfect peeler for melons.too. the hammered damascus pattern also aids in the release of food from the surface., Great tool
The hammered finished blade and rosewood handle of Artisan are simply beautiful. Add to that the functionality of the prep knife and it makes for the perfect knife. Blade profile permits use as a paring/utility knife for something small, while the wider heel allows for chopping something larger on the cutting board.
I love the look of this knife and how it has certain features that make it a true Japanese knife, like the mirrored finish aspect to the blade and the shape of the handle. I like that it’s a Cocobolo wood, really beautiful look that accents the blade perfectly. This prep knife slices and cuts through anything with ease and smoothness on a cutting board, clean slices every time. It has a nice balance to it as well, and contours nicely in your hand. The steel is really solid for a Japanese knife, so I’m not worried about it chipping down the road.