I.O.Shen 17cm Maoui Deba Knife

103.95 GBP*

Description

The Maoui Deba is the newest addition to the I.O.Shen dynasty and the first blade in the ‘Knives by Chefs for Chefs’ range. Conceived by Chef Karim Maoui, it is designed to fit and balance perfectly in the hand. Karim states that It’s the perfect compromise of the weight of a German knife with the exquisite cutting edge of Japanese craftsmanship. For many years, knife manufacturers have been trying to achieve the ultimate cutting edge which is rated using a Rockwell hardness scale (liken it to degrees Fahrenheit) - the highest being Rockwell 62° (this is like the boiling point of water). However, the brittleness of the knife has made this impossible to produce commercially without using a Damascus method, which is very expensive. I.O.Shen have overcome this problem by sandwiching 2 softer outer layers (Rockwell 10°) of steel with Rockwell 62° to produce the ultimate cutting edge. I O Shen call this Triplex Steel Technology All the knives in the I.O.Shen range have used the very latest technology to construct a blade that is not only amazingly sharp but will also retain their edge for a phenomenal amount of time. They have also been hand sharpened to a 15° angle, which allows for wonderful slicing and portion control. The unique Tai Tang handle design distinguishes I.O.Shen from any other knife. It is an essential factor in acheiving balance and stability. The Tai Tang is not simply an embellishment, it is an integral part of the handle.   Knives are not for sale to persons under the age of 18. - all knives and bladed products are delivered by Age Verified Delivery (AVD). The carrier may request proof of age in order to deliver your parcel. If proof of age is not available, or the recipient is underage, the carrier will refuse to deliver.