Cangshan Maya Chef's Knife

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. Essential for all-purpose prep, this knife has a wide, sturdy blade that excels at chopping, slicing, mincing and dicing.

• 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" Chef's Knife: 6" blade, 4 3/4" handle; 5.3 oz.
• 8" Chef's Knife: 8" blade, 5" handle; 6.7 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.