PLYS Japanese Kitchen Knife – Ultra-Sharp Stainless Steel Cleaver
PLYS Professional Japanese Kitchen Knife – The Chef's Everyday Essential
Elevate your cooking game with the PLYS Professional Japanese-Style Kitchen Knife. Engineered for serious home cooks and professional chefs alike, this ultra-sharp, multi-purpose blade tackles everything from slicing and dicing to chopping and mincing with effortless precision. Whether you're breaking down a whole chicken, slicing fresh vegetables, or portioning tender cuts of meat, this knife delivers consistent, clean results every time.
Why You'll Love This Knife
- Ultra-Sharp Blade: Precision-ground stainless steel blade with a blade angle of over 60°, ensuring exceptional sharpness and edge retention for long-lasting performance.
- Full Stainless Steel Construction: Both the blade (18.5 cm) and the handle (13.5 cm) are crafted from premium stainless steel, providing superior durability, hygiene, and a sleek professional look.
- Balanced & Comfortable Grip: With a total length of 32 cm and a well-balanced weight distribution, the knife offers confident, controlled handling for all cutting tasks.
- Multi-Purpose Design: Ideal as a meat cleaver, slicing knife, and all-purpose kitchen companion — one knife for virtually every prep task in your kitchen.
- FCM Certified: Certified for food contact materials — no high-concern chemicals, making it a safe choice for daily kitchen use.
- Easy to Clean: The seamless stainless steel build resists staining and is simple to wipe clean after every use.
Product Specifications
| Brand | PLYS |
| Blade Material | Stainless Steel |
| Handle Material | Stainless Steel |
| Blade Length | 18.5 cm |
| Handle Length | 13.5 cm |
| Total Length | 32 cm |
| Blade Angle | >60° |
| Certification | FCM |
| High-Concern Chemicals | None |
| Country of Origin | Made in Mainland China |
Perfect For
- Slicing meats, poultry, and fish
- Chopping vegetables, herbs, and fruits
- Mincing garlic and shallots
- General-purpose meal prep
- Gifting to home cooks or culinary enthusiasts
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the PLYS Japanese Kitchen Knife made of?
A: The PLYS Professional Kitchen Knife features a full stainless steel construction — both the blade and the handle are crafted from high-quality stainless steel. The blade is precision-ground at over 60° for ultra-sharp cutting performance and long-lasting edge retention.
Q: Is this knife suitable for everyday kitchen use?
A: Absolutely. This multi-purpose knife is designed to handle a wide variety of kitchen tasks — slicing meats, chopping vegetables, mincing herbs, and more. Its 18.5 cm blade and balanced 32 cm total length make it a versatile everyday workhorse for both home cooks and professional chefs.
Q: Is the PLYS kitchen knife safe for food contact?
A: Yes. This knife carries FCM (Food Contact Materials) certification and contains no high-concern chemicals, ensuring it meets food safety standards for daily cooking use. It is also easy to clean due to its seamless stainless steel design.
Q: How do I maintain the sharpness of this knife?
A: To keep the blade at peak sharpness, hand wash and dry the knife after each use rather than placing it in a dishwasher. Use a honing steel regularly and sharpen with a whetstone as needed. Store it in a knife block or on a magnetic strip to protect the edge.