Best Japanese Chef Knives for your healthy buff buddy

Posted by mtammy779 on August 16th, 2018

Do you have a friend who loves to cook healthy meals every day? Well, it’s time to give your friend a simple gift right now. Yes, right now. You don’t need to wait for the holidays because the gift we’re suggesting is something that your friend will definitely love. So, what is it? It’s the best Japanese chef knife.

In this article, we’ll be suggesting knives for experienced cooks and for the amateurs. Let’s get started.

Kasumi Japanese Chef’s Knife

The Kasumi Japanese Chef’s Knife wins the top spot as a high-quality chef knife. It features a laminated Pakkawood handle, which helps the knife to have a good grip. It also has a bolster between the handle and the blade that adds Best Japanese Chef Knives.

The knife is widely used in commercial kitchens because of its strengths and long lasting sharpness due to its Damascus pattern. The Damascus pattern is common in Seki, Japan where the knife is made. The layered Damascus helps in making the blade to become harder and to have a longer sharpness feature.

The maker of the knife has high regard in knife making as the Kasumi knives are created through the traditional Japanese sword making techniques. The high-quality features of the knife are due to its composition, which is VG 10 high-carbon stainless. 

Mac Santoku 6.5 inch Chef’s Knife

Mac Santoku 6.5 inch Chef’s Knife is a Japanese knife, which is considered as a premium example of Santoku. Similar to the Kasumi knife, it also has a bolster for increased balance and grip. Yet, Santoku has a lightweight feature, which is best for the amateurs. The knife has prominent features as well such as Grant on edge and dimpled blade.

Healthy Butternut Squash Ideas

We’re done discussing the knives. It’s up to you which among the knives mentioned you’ll give it to your friend. But there’s more idea to come. Why not give your friend a list of healthy butternut squash recipes. Your friend will appreciate it. By the way, the Shun Classic 8” is a perfect tool for the butternut squash because it makes easier to peel and to slice the squash.

Butternut Squash recipes:

• Vegan Butternut Squash Pasta
• Butternut Squash and Spelt Salad
• Chipotle Lime Butternut Squash
• Vanilla Butternut Squash Biscuits
• Paleo Butternut Squash Pizza
• Sweet Potato Butternut Squash Bake
• Honey Roasted Butternut Squash With Cranberries and Feta
• Cheesy Butternut Squash Pasta.