Description
xOverview
The imarku 7-inch kitchen knife blends precision, comfort, and everyday reliability for home cooks and pros alike. The blade catches light with a clean, mirror-like finish as you slice, dice, and mince with controlled accuracy. Its balanced weight and responsive feel invite smooth, confident cuts, making it a practical addition to any kitchen kit.
Materials and Build
Crafted from Japanese SUS440A high-carbon stainless steel, the blade is designed to resist rust while preserving a sharp edge through regular use. The blade is tempered to a high hardness, and production notes mention a vacuum heat treatment to support durability. The result is a knife that stays sharp longer and remains easy to maintain through routine prep sessions.
- Edge geometry and finish: hand-sanded to 14–16 degrees per side with a mirror-polished surface to reduce sticking and improve glide.
- Blade material and hardness: SUS440A high-carbon stainless steel chosen for durability and edge retention.
- Durability features: vacuum heat treatment is noted to help sustain hardness and performance over time.
- Finish and defect resistance: laser-treated blade for long-lasting wear and a clean, precise cut with each use.
Handle and Feel
The handle uses high-density pakkawood with a natural grain that feels sturdy yet comfortable in the hand. Its ergonomic shape supports a secure grip, reducing fatigue during longer prep sessions and providing confident control when guiding the blade through diverse ingredients.
Versatility in the Kitchen
The curved blade profile is designed for a range of tasks, from delicate vegetable and fruit work at the tip to more robust cutting tasks toward the spine. In practical terms, it supports chopping, mincing, dicing, and slicing with a single tool. The blade is described as capable of breaking down meat and slicing through tougher textures, offering steady control for more demanding prep moments.
- Chop vegetables, dice fruit, mince herbs, and slice meats with one versatile tool.
- Great for tasks from garlic smashing to preparing squash and tubers, thanks to its balanced geometry.
Care and Giftability
To preserve its edge and finish, hand wash and dry promptly. While built for durability, it rewards careful maintenance. The knife ships in a gift-ready presentation, making it a thoughtful option for birthdays, holidays, weddings, or housewarmings.
FAQ
Q: What tasks is the imarku 7-inch kitchen knife best suited for?
A: Chopping, mincing, dicing, and slicing vegetables, fruits, and meats; its curved blade supports versatile, precise cuts.
Q: What materials and finishing contribute to its durability?
A: High-carbon SUS440A stainless steel with vacuum tempering, hardness around HRC 58+, plus a pakkawood handle for long-lasting comfort.
Shipping & Return
xReturns Policy
You may return most new, unopened items within 30 days of delivery for a full refund. We'll also pay the return shipping costs if the return is a result of our error (you received an incorrect or defective item, etc.).
You should expect to receive your refund within four weeks of giving your package to the return shipper, however, in many cases you will receive a refund more quickly. This time period includes the transit time for us to receive your return from the shipper (5 to 10 business days), the time it takes us to process your return once we receive it (3 to 5 business days), and the time it takes your bank to process our refund request (5 to 10 business days).
If you need to return an item, simply login to your account, view the order using the "Complete Orders" link under the My Account menu and click the Return Item(s) button. We'll notify you via e-mail of your refund once we've received and processed the returned item.
Shipping
We can ship to virtually any address in the world. Note that there are restrictions on some products, and some products cannot be shipped to international destinations.
When you place an order, we will estimate shipping and delivery dates for you based on the availability of your items and the shipping options you choose. Depending on the shipping provider you choose, shipping date estimates may appear on the shipping quotes page.
Please also note that the shipping rates for many items we sell are weight-based. The weight of any such item can be found on its detail page. To reflect the policies of the shipping companies we use, all weights will be rounded up to the next full pound.
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