Asian Collection

Constructed of high carbon, no stain, German steel, single-edge blade (typical of Japanese knives) is taper ground with a fine stone finish. The comfortable handle is of traditional balsam wood.

Mercer Cutlery chose to use German stainless steel because it is one of the most durable steels in the world which tends to keep knives sharper for longer periods of time. Designed to last a lifetime, the high carbon, no stain German stainless steel resists rust, discoloration and stains. It also offers superior strength and balance.

Santoku Knife - The Japanese style chef`s knife is designed for slicing, dicing and chopping. It is similar to a traditional chef`s knife in that is is used for the same tasks. "San" is the Japanese word for three and "toku" is the Japanese word for good things, which means that the knife possesses three good virtues in that it can slice, dice and chop. The santoku blade is typically thinner which allows for a smoother and more precise cut and can have either a tapered edge or a granton edge.