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The difference between Santoku knife and Gerber knife

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The difference between Santoku knife and Gerber knife

Santoku knife:

Its blade length is usually between 13 to 20 cm (5 to 8 inches), and it has a flat edge and a sheepshoe-shaped blade that bends downward at an angle of close to 60 degrees at this point. The term Santoku may refer to the various ingredients that the knife can handle: meat, fish and vegetables, or can be performed in tasks: slicing, chopping and cutting, whether it is a versatile, universal kitchen knife. The blade and handle of Santoku Coordinating work through matching blades.

The difference between Santoku knife and Gerber knife

What is the Santoku knife used for?

Santoku knife is most suitable for cutting thin bones and thin bones. How to use the best original knife except fish and vegetables, neless meat. However, the western version is not designed in exactly the same way, which usually reduces the cutting ability of the knife. Some even have scallops on the sides of the edges. These will prevent the food flakes from sticking to the blade, thus making the cleaning process easier. Scallops also reduce cutting friction when using a knife.

What are the advantages and disadvantages of Santoku?

Among Japanese chefs, Santoku is the most commonly used knife. It is also a popular choice for many western chefs. The benefits of choosing Santoku include:

1. Lightweight-Santoku is usually lighter than Western chefs’ knives. Some chefs prefer this method because they find lightweight knives easier to use.

2. Precision-This type of knife is very suitable for precise cutting, so it is very suitable for cutting vegetables into small pieces or thin slices.

Knives for meat processing: the best choice
Knives for meat processing: the best choice

3. Control-Japanese knives are sharpened only on one side, which allows the chef to better control the knives.

Narrow blade-The blade of the Japanese sword is narrower than that of the Western sword, so it can cut a thinner blade.

4. Speed-Santoku knives cut faster because they are harder, thinner, and do not need to swing.

5. Easy to sharpen-these knives usually do not have a cushion, which means they are easier to sharpen.

6. Edge retention-Japanese knives usually have sharper blades that can maintain their edges for a longer period of time.

Like all products, Santoku has some disadvantages. Its disadvantages include:

1. Less finger protection-although no support means you can sharpen the knife more easily, it is also a disadvantage. Since there is no mat, there is no protective measure to prevent your fingers from slipping onto the blade.

2. Too flexible-the flexibility of these knives means that they are not suitable for many difficult tasks, such as deboning or carving harder vegetables.

Gerber knife:

The difference between Santoku knife and Gerber knife
The difference between Santoku knife and Gerber knife

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The history of the gerber knife:

In 1910, the Gerber family founded an advertising company in Portland, Oregon. While working for the family business, Joseph Gerber mailed 24 sets of kitchen knives to clients during the holidays. These handmade knives were very popular, and in 1939, the then catalog retailer Abercrombie & Fitch asked Gerber to sell more of these knives in their catalog. Gerber started the Gerber Legend Blade in the same year.

In 1966, the company moved to its new headquarters in Tigarde, Oregon. The Finnish company Fiskars acquired the private company in 1987.

Chad Vincent was hired as CEO in July 2001. As of October 2003, the company had 300 employees and nearly $100 million in revenue. It was the second largest seller of multi-function tools in the United States, second only to Leatherman, and another company located in the Portland area.

On Gerber’s website, they claim to be “the largest supplier of knives and multifunction tools in the U.S. Armed Forces.” [3] Some of their commercially available knives conform to this statement, such as LMF II Infantry, which is characterized by a partial handle instead of a complete handle. On the surface, it is to avoid electric shock, because the knife is designed to prevent the pilot from being shot down. Rescued from the plane.

The difference between Santoku knife and Gerber knife
The difference between Santoku knife and Gerber knife

YIER Knife Set

Material: X50Cr15 Superior high-Carbon stainless steel

High quality forged blades, which are made of German stainless steel, W-Nr. 1.4116.

It contains 0.45 to 0.55% carbon, 14 to 15% chromium, 0.5 to 0.8% molybdenum and 0.1 to 0.2% vanadium.

The purpose of the molybdenum alloy is to increase the resistance to pitting of the material.

Transparent acrylic knife holder. Beautiful acrylic knife holder, you can clearly see the knife you want to use, and pull out the knife you want.

One-piece design. The handle and the blade are an integrated design, so there is no problem of the blade falling off the handle, and there is no possibility of the knife handle becoming loose.

Easy to store and maintainYIER knife set is made of high-grade German stainless steel, with sharp blades, not easy to rust, and long service life.

Excellent sharpness.

100% satisfaction guaranteed. Every knife set produced by YIER is backed by outstanding quality assurance, so you can buy it with confidence. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us, we are always by your side.

Maintenance tips: In order to protect the sharpness and gloss of the knives, please do not wash the knives in the dishwasher. Keep the knives clean and dry after use.

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