Hammered Utlity
The utility is like a all purpose but a tad smaller and shorter than the chefs knife. It loves cutting carrots, onions etc but can also glide through strawberries, herbs etc. While the utility was not my favourite when we begun the design process is has become one of the most used knives in our kitchen.
Specs
Blade Length: 185mm (~7 inches) | Blade Height: 35mm (1.37 inches) | Spine Width: 1.9-2.1mm (.08 inch) | Full Length: 315mm (12 inches) | Weight: 180 grams (6.34 oz)
Blade - 3 Steps to Blade Perfection
Our three step approach to marry art with functionality. Slice, Slide & Separate.
Step 1 - Slice
The edge of the knife (part 1) is the core of the blade. This is the hardest steel section with a sharp 15 degree angle to allow it to effortlessly slice into whatever is being cut, chopped or sliced. For knives we are using VG10 which helps retain the hard edge for long periods.
Step 2 - Slide
Section two is 33 layer steel (each side - 66 in total (67 when you add the core)) which allows the ingredient which has been sliced to slide through on it's journey to the table. The shiny layer is created with a small addition of nickel which allows the holder to observe the layering effect and the wonder of multiplayer steel.
Step 3 - Separate
As we approach the top of the blade (the spine) we start to add hammered ripples (created in a mold). This section creates air pockets which helps separate the ingredient being sliced from the knife.
We produce durable, high-quality knives and products for both culinary and utility use.
We stand behind the craftsmanship of our knives with this limited warranty.
All Koi Knives products are warranted to be free from defects in materials and workmanship during the period of one year from the original date of purchase by the end user.
Should a manufacturing defect arise within the warranty period, We will repair
or replace the knife at our discretion without charge.
Please note: This warranty does not cover damage resulting from improper use or care, accidents, modification, commercial use, neglect, or regular wear and tear over time. We are not responsible for knives that have been damaged from misuse such as dropping, improper cleaning methods (like putting the knife through a dishwasher), or excessive force.
If you have any warranty questions or queries please feel free to contact us.
Please note: We recommend washing blades by hand using warm soapy water and drying them straight away or in any way that does not have water pooling on the blade.
Handles can be oiled using a natural oil such as a Camellia oil.
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Orders within Australia should arrive within a week.
International orders can take between 1-4 weeks to arrive.
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The knives sold by Koi are intended for culinary and food preparation use only.
While robustly constructed, knives can potentially cause harm if misused or used for unintended purposes.
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