Enso Hizashi 7" Chinese Chef's Knife/Vegetable Cleaver
Features
- VG-10 steel cutting core for excellent edge retention
- 37-layer stainless Damascus blades with hammered (tsuchime) finish
- Rockwell Hardness 61; blades are hand-ground to approximately 12°
- Double bevel edge for both right and left-handed use
- Pakkawood with stainless steel bolster and engraved end cap; enclosed full tang handle construction ensures strength, durability and balance
- Handcrafted in Seki City, Japan with a lifetime warranty
Description
Specs
Item number: 35319
- TLTommy L.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars2 days agoCleaver Believer
Oh, how I love 😍this knife and blade. I have been using my Wusthof Grand Cuisine knives which I also love and have had for 40 years...still in great condition btw. However, I have recently started to dive into the Japanese knife world, and this Enso Hizashi Cleaver is my first purchase. While the knife and blade surface is large it feels so nimble and balanced in my hand with a pinch grip. I cannot find the right words to describe how much I love the geometry of this blade. It's the most striking difference between my German knives.
While I may never slam this knife into an avocado pit like I do my Wusthof, the ability to slice ever so thinly large vegetables, like lettuce or cabbage, or even a small pepper is remarkable. For most chef's I'm sure function and form trumps looks, but this knife is just so beautiful to look at, with the Damascus layers near the cutting edge to the Tsuchime treatment along the mid-blade and spine.
Thanks Cutlery & More team and Chef Brandon for your blogs and YT channel giving me a proper education and showcase for my future knife selection.
Next up, a lower-priced Shirogami steel knife I can practice my sharpening skills.
CACutlery and More22 seconds agoThe Enso Hizashi really showcases everything that makes Japanese geometry so special. Love that you're appreciating both the performance and the artistry - from the Damascus patterns to the Tsuchime finish, this knife really is a beauty. Chef Brandon will be thrilled to hear his content helped guide your selection! Thanks for sharing your photos and taking the time to send this review.
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