Wusaki Fujiko Black 10CR San Mai Knife Set: Chef + Paring

Chef and Paring: the two kitchen essentials

This set is made up of a paring knife and a Wusaki Fujiko 10Cr chef's knife. These are the two knives cooks reach for most often. The "chef", with its long 20cm blade, proves the most versatile, since it's effective for mincing, cutting or chiseling any type of ingredient, while the paring knife is better suited to more meticulous cuts on food that calls for precision: small fruit, small vegetables... The two knives complement each other beautifully!

Cut with a remarkable San Mai blade

The knife features a superb San Mai blade. This Japanese term, meaning "three layers", sums up the blade's construction rather well. A hard stainless steel core is sandwiched between two layers of softer alloy. Thanks to the core's high carbon content, the cutting edge is razor-sharp, while the softer structure around it shields it from knocks and impacts. The core here is made of 10Cr15CoMoV stainless steel, an alloy that reaches 60 HRC on the Rockwell scale, with 15% chromium content giving it good resistance to corrosion.

Lasting comfort thanks to the pakka handle

You'll also enjoy a remarkably well-crafted handle. It showcases Pakka wood, a material combining laminated wood and resin. Waterproof and shock-resistant, Pakka needs no maintenance beyond a simple wash after use, unlike natural woods. This handle also boasts several elegant finishing touches: a stainless steel bolster, a base engraved with the Japanese kanji for "Tiger", a mosaic serving as a rivet, and two red edgings offering a lovely contrast with the Pakkawood's tone.

The fruit of Wusaki's expertise

This knife set brings together premium materials and painstaking craftsmanship. Its Japanese-influenced design and razor-sharp edge make it a truly precious kitchen tool.

Fujiko 10Cr knives are designed in Guangdong province, in western China. This province has long been favored for its expertise in the cutlery trade. France and China have maintained cordial relations for many years, which made it easier for us to establish a presence there through a small company very similar to our own. Every step of manufacturing is the result of Wusaki's expertise, and is also governed by production standards set by French professionals. We're delighted to offer you this versatile, design-driven kitchen knife at an accessible price.

Efficient and comfortable in the kitchen

Use

• Cut with a straight, linear motion. Twisting motions damage the cutting edge and can break the blade.
• Use a wooden cutting board. Glass or marble dull the cutting edge over time.

Cleaning

• Wash by hand with a soft sponge and mild soap, then rinse with lukewarm water. Abrasive surfaces are not suitable for the steel.
• Oil the blade from time to time with a neutral mineral oil to protect it.

Sharpening

• Don't wait until the blade is completely dull: regular maintenance on a 1000-grit whetstone keeps an excellent cutting edge without removing too much material.
• Match the whetstone's grit to the condition of the blade — coarse grit to restore a very dull edge, fine grit to polish.

Shipping

• Dispatch: within 24 to 48 hours after payment confirmation, for in-stock products.
• Delivery time: 3 to 7 days in mainland France, 5 to 10 days in Belgium.
• Fees: free shipping in mainland France. To Belgium, fees vary depending on the parcel's weight.
• Tracking: a tracking number is emailed to you as soon as your order ships.

Returns

• Returns accepted up to 60 days after purchase; the item must be new, unused, and in its original packaging.
• Refund within 10 business days after the return is received.
• If you exercise your right of withdrawal, the original shipping fees are deducted from the refund.