The PATERU COLLECTION consists of knives sold in Japan by Aritsugu & Masamoto to Professional Chef, fishmongers, and foreigners. These knives are given extra sharpening after purchase to achieve HONBATSUKE and an additional edge. The traditional knives in this series have a Single bevel and the western style are double beveled are made of Shiro 2 material, forge in Sakai, and feature handles made of Magnolia with black buffalo bolster.
Traditional knives like Yanagiba and Deba typically bear two signatures, such as Sakai Pateru. In contrast, Santoku and KoSantoku knives often feature the Pateru signature solely on the blade.
Please Note: The handle colour varies from light to quite deep ochre. Not dishwasher safe.
Maintenance: Please note these are very high-carbon knives with an edge that will oxidize which can be reduced and removed with the use of rust-removing cream and camelia oil which are available in our Sharpening section.
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.
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