Global is a Japanese knife company that produces some very beautiful,
yet functional knives. A favorite with professional chefs, the blades
are extremely sharp and perfectly balanced. They are made from cromova
18 stainless steel, which holds its edge longer than other steels. The
knives are also very lightweight, which reduces hand fatigue. The
handles are a metal extension of the blade with dimples for a non-slip
grip.
Henckels is a German company. Henckel five-star knife blades are made from friodur
ice-hardened stainless steel. These blades are very sharp and hold their
edge for a long time. The handles are ergonomically designed and made
from polypropylene for a very comfortable grip.
Kershaw Shun is a Japanese company. Shun blades are made in the Damascus style with VG-10
super steel which is covered with sixteen layers of high-carbon
stainless steel. VG-10 super steel is composed of carbon, chromium,
cobalt, manganese, molybdenum, silicon and vanadium. This type of blade
has a nonstick quality.
Kyocera High tech blade construction process creates ceramic blades with a Damascus look and a hardness comparable to diamond. Features Kyotop HIP (Hot Isostatic Pressed) blades with greater
wear resistance; blades fired under high pressure and temp in a sealed
chamber to increase density
MAC Knife, Inc . is an American company in Sacramento, California. MAC produces some of the sharpest knives around and is
recommended by such famous chefs as Charlie Trotter, Thomas Keller,
Hubert Keller, and Nobu Matsuhisa. The blades are made of high carbon
chrome molybdenum with vanadium. The knives are narrow in the French
style, but are light and flexible like some Japanese knives.
Misono (UX10) is produced in Japan. The blades are 440 Molybdenum
for long lasting sharpness and ease of sharpening. The handles are
comfortable water-resistant wood. A favorite of many professional chefs.
Sabatier knives are made by the 150-year-old French company,
Theirs-Issard. The blades are pure carbon steel, which make them softer
then most
blades. This means the blade is easier to sharpen to a razor sharp edge,
but you have to do it more often. Also, 100% carbon steel will oxidize
and rust if exposed too much to water. French knives are more narrow
than their German counterparts.
Wusthof is a very reputable German company that has been making
knives for a very long time. Their knives are thick and heavy in the
German style and will stand up to the most brutal punishment in the
kitchen. The blades are high carbon stainless-steel which sharpen
easily. This is another traditional favorite of professional chefs.
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