Kyocera Innovation Black 6-inch Ceramic Chef's Santoku

Specifications

• Model: ZK-160 BK
• Series: Kyocera Innovation Black
• Blade length: 6 inches (16 cm)
• Blade: Black Z212 zirconia ceramic, plain edge
• Handle: Soft-grip elastomer plastic
• Weight: 0.2 pound (91 g)
• Made in: Japan

Care

Cut on a wood or plastic board. Marble, stone, glass, tile and plates will chip a ceramic edge. Kyocera recommends a steel knife for carving, boning, prying, frozen food and cheese, and advises against flexing the blade or twisting it in the cut.

Wash by hand with warm, soapy water and dry right away. Kyocera advises keeping its knives out of the dishwasher because handles can warp over time; if one does go in, use the top rack only. A ceramic blade can break if dropped on a hard floor, so store it in a block such as the Kyocera Universal Knife Block or in a Kyocera 7-inch Edge Guard.

Sharpening

A ceramic edge can only be sharpened with diamond abrasive. Ceramic rods and ceramic-wheel sharpeners, including the Kyocera Ceramic Wheel Sharpener, are made for steel knives. For touch-ups at home, use the Kyocera Diamond Wheel Sharpener. For a dull edge or a chip, Kyocera’s authorized service provider, EVERSHARP, sharpens Kyocera ceramic knives and grinds out chips; the request form is on Kyocera’s sharpening service page.