Yaxell Zen Slicing Knife 255 mm, art. 35509

The Yaxell Zen slicing knife, 255 mm (art. 35509), belongs to the Yaxell Zen series with a multi-layer blade of 37 layers of Damascus steel. The long 255 mm blade, with an overall knife length of 390 mm, matches the purpose stated by the manufacturer — slicing: the length lets a single stroke of the blade carry through large pieces of food without repeated back-and-forth motion.

The blade is made of VG10 steel with a factory sharpening angle of 15° and a hardness of 61 on the Rockwell scale. The black handle is made of Micarta canvas, a material resistant to moisture and frequent washing. In educational and healthcare institution kitchens, this knife is used for slicing cooked dishes and large cuts of food, where the blade length reduces the number of strokes needed and keeps the cut even.

Features

• Yaxell Zen series, 37-layer Damascus steel.
• Blade length 255 mm.
• Overall knife length 390 mm.
• Number of blade layers — 37.
• Black handle made of Micarta canvas.
• Sharpening angle 15°.
• VG10 steel blade.
• Blade material — Damascus steel.
• Purpose — slicing knife.
• Hardness 61 HRC on the Rockwell scale.

Specifications

Because of its blade length, this knife needs careful handling during washing and storage — it is best kept separate from other tools, for example on a magnetic strip or in a blade guard. Hand washing, thorough drying and periodic resharpening at a 15° angle keep the VG10 Damascus steel blade performing well over a long service life in an institutional kitchen.