Santoku knife TWIN® 1731 ZWILLING

Product detailed description

Santoku knife TWIN® 1731 is one of the Asian knives. It boasts a wide and above all sharp blade. All Santoku knives manufactured by ZWILLING J. A. Henckels have a finely polished blade. The higher polished facet reduces friction, so slicing is more precise and requires less effort. This jack of all trades from Asian cuisine can be used in three ways: for preparing meat, fish and vegetables. You will appreciate the excellent blade of the Santoku knife, for example, when slicing tomatoes, whose shape and texture do not change during slicing.

TWIN® 1731 series

• ZWILLING's top product line
• Makassar ebony handle
• The blade is a mix of Japanese and European slicing culture
• Excellent ergonomics
• Unique Pro Touch bolster geometry for more comfortable, precise and safe control
• Innovative wedge-shaped blade
• Exclusive high-performance steel Cronidur 30
• FRIODUR® - freeze hardened blade
• SIGMAFORGE® - forged in one piece
• Hardness approx. 60 HRC according to Rockwell
• Hand-cut
• Laser blade control
• Lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects in the blade
• Knives are not dishwasher safe

The new generation of TWIN® 1731 knives subtly combines tried and tested techniques with modern technology. These are some of the finest knives in the world with a hardness of approx. 60 HRC according to Rockwell, which, in the true sense of the word, impress with their harmonious interplay of innovation and design. They combine high-tech manufacturing and handcrafting. The rich experience and tradition of the brand can be discovered in them, but in a new interpretation. It is a classic that combines mastery of forging, material and form in a tangible way.

Technologies and materials used

To achieve the perfect sharpness and durability of the blade, Cronidur 30 steel is used to produce the TWIN® 1731 series knives, which was originally developed specifically for the aerospace industry. ZWILING J. A. Henckels is the only manufacturer that uses this unique type of steel for the production of knives. Cronidur 30 steel is approximately 100 times more corrosion resistant than standard steel and is extremely hard. The combination of excellent know-how in stainless steel processing and the use of valuable materials brings real pleasure when using the TWIN® 1731 series.

The properties of the steel are further enhanced for the purpose of knife production by a special patented FRIODUR® hardening method, whereby the steel is frozen to -70 °C after heating to a temperature of over 1000 °C and hardening to -70 °C and then heated twice more to a temperature of approx. 250 °C. The resulting molecular structure significantly increases the hardness, toughness and corrosion resistance of the knife.

The blade of the knife is forged from a single piece of steel using the SIGMAFORGE®method, which improves the properties of the steel. Blades forged in this way have a denser and more homogeneous structure, which ensures greater strength, toughness and resistance to dulling.

The stable blade and the perfect geometry of the blade result in exceptional cutting performance and precise control in the cut. The sharp angle provides even more sharpness, which makes slicing more enjoyable. Thanks to the wedge-shaped cut, the knife penetrates food effortlessly.

The Pro Touch crossguard is integrated as part of the one-piece steel blade. Ensures correct weight distribution and ensures precise and safe knife control. The fitting on the bolster of the TWIN® 1731 knives smoothly transitions to the top of the ricasso for an even more comfortable grip.

The ergonomic handle is made of oiled Makassar ebony wood. It combines innovation and design in the most meaningful way. Ebony wood is very rare, hard and stable even in humid environments, but it is not suitable for washing in the dishwasher.

The beautiful look of the handle is emphasised by the specially designed knife tang , which is only visible from the bottom. The perfect bonding of the individual parts also prevents the trapping of deposits and bacteria, so the knives meet strict hygiene standards.

The ZWILLING series of knives by the Milanese architect and designer Matteo Thun with its clean shapes and quality will not only attract knife lovers and connoisseurs, but above all users who appreciate uniqueness, demand the best possible quality and understand design.

Knife sharpening ZWILLING

Every knife needs to be sharpened from time to time. Santoku knives which have a special blade, are no exception. TWIN Stone Pro and TWIN Finishing Stone Pro are suitable for sharpening ZWILLING Santoku knives . We also offer original sharpening directly at the manufacturer - we can arrange for the knife to be sent to ZWILLING J. A. Henckels in Germany. If necessary, we can also recommend a cutlery with experience in sharpening ZWILLING knives in Prague.