Summary
Handcrafted by award-winning cutlery maker Cangshan, the Maya collection is a celebration of beauty, precision and performance. The sleek knives feature razor-sharp blades forged from proprietary X-7 Damascus steel and comfortable handles made of African blackwood. Designed for prepping poultry and meat, this knife has a curved blade and pointed tip that provide maximum control.
- Precision blade is expertly forged from 67 layers of proprietary X-7 Damascus steel.
- Rockwell hardness rating of 60 +/- 1 allows blade to take and retain remarkably sharp edge.
- Hand sharpened to 16-degree angle by master bladesmiths.
- African blackwood handle features octagonal shape for secure, comfortable grip.
- Comes with dark walnut magnetic sheath to protect blade.
- A Williams Sonoma exclusive.
Dimensions & More Info
- 6" blade, 4 3/4" handle.
- 4.7 oz.
- Made in China.
Use & Care
Use
- Always use caution when handling sharp objects.
- Avoid cutting on hard surfaces such as stone, metal and glass.
- It is not advisable to use any knife but a meat cleaver to cut through bone, as other blades can be easily damaged.
Care
- Hand-wash with warm water and mild detergent. Rinse and dry immediately.
- Maintain cutting edge by regularly using honing steel.
- Sharpen as needed. With regular use and honing, knife should not need sharpening more than once or twice per year.
- Sharpen knife using whetstone or knife sharpener, or have it sharpened by a professional.
- Periodically rub food-safe mineral oil onto handle to prevent wood from becoming brittle or cracking. Wipe off excess with clean cloth.
- Store knife in safe place to protect edge and prevent injury.
