Yaxell Gou Santoku Knife 125 mm, Art. 37012

The Yaxell Gou Santoku knife, 125 mm, Art. 37012, is a Japanese kitchen knife designed for precise food preparation in institutional kitchens of schools, kindergartens and hospitals. The blade is forged from Damascus steel of the Gou series: a high-carbon SG2 steel core is wrapped in multiple layers of metal (101 layers), producing the characteristic wavy pattern on the blade surface.

Blade length is 125 mm, overall knife length is 260 mm. The blade hardness on the Rockwell scale is 63 HRC, with a 15° sharpening angle that supports a thin, long-lasting cutting edge. The handle is made of black Micarta canvas — a dense composite material resistant to moisture, repeated washing and prolonged daily use in a food service environment.

Features

• Damascus steel, Gou series, 101 layers.
• SG2 steel core.
• 63 HRC hardness on the Rockwell scale.
• 15° sharpening angle.
• Blade length 125 mm, overall length 260 mm.
• Black Micarta canvas handle.
• Santoku blade shape.

Specifications

Santoku-shaped knives are used for cutting vegetables, fruit, meat and fish — the blade shape suits both chopping and slicing motions during daily work in the kitchen of a school, kindergarten or hospital where large volumes of food are processed. Caring for a Damascus steel blade means washing it by hand right after use without prolonged water contact, drying it immediately and storing it in a dry place separate from other utensils, which helps prevent corrosion and staining. Sharpening should be entrusted to equipment matching the blade's stated sharpening angle in order to preserve the geometry of the cutting edge. Regular, careful maintenance of Japanese steel extends the tool's service life and helps maintain consistent cutting quality in the daily operation of an institutional kitchen.