PRODUCT INFORMATION
The 4.5in Utility Knife is a small, versatile knife that is perfect for basic kitchen cutting tasks. The straight blade makes it easy to slice sandwiches, fruits, and vegetables, and the well-balanced ergonomic design makes it comfortable to use.

INNOVATION white is a patented technology where design meets function. Kyocera engineers have developed a nano-refined ceramic [zirconia and alumina] with 2x superior performance and wear resistance. Kyocera collaborates with Tokyo designer Yohei Kuwano to enhance the knife handle design, inspired by Japanese hammers.
Kyocera's proprietary ceramic formula creates a denser micro-grain ceramic blade compared to competitors. This translates to a sharper edge that retains its sharpness significantly longer.
Kyocera's INNOVATIONwhite knives feature a seamless handle design with a better grip for different cutting techniques.
The handle gradually thins to the blade, with a tight seam for finger grip.
Experience exceptional wear resistance.
No sacrificing taste or flavor. Kyocera ceramic knives are non-reactive and non-corrosive. They will never transfer a metallic taste nor contribute to food oxidation.
The knives weigh half as much as their metal counterparts, making them easy to use and control, which helps improve your cutting skills in home cooking. These are easier to use, especially for people with arthritis or hand injuries.
Made in Japan.

KYOCERA INNOVATIONwhite Utility 4.5in, White Z212 Blade, Green Handle

SKU: 4960664956531

$50.00

FORMED BY NATURE, PERFECTED BY SCIENCE
Kyocera’s comprehensive experience and capabilities in advanced ceramic technology have enabled them to develop kitchen tools and cutlery that are of high-quality and performance. Developed and manufactured in Japan, Kyocera’s proprietary blade technology has become the benchmark in many key industries and is considered the leading brand in ceramic knives and kitchen tools.

Like diamonds and sapphires, the elements of ceramic are formed in nature through thousands of years of crystallization, extreme temperatures, and literally tons of pressure. The result is a pure, dense, unrelenting material that is 50% harder than steel and close to diamond in hardness as shown in the MOH’s Hardness scale below. Long-wearing and corrosion-free, ceramic parts, many manufactured by Kyocera, are often used in bone replacement procedures, satellites, racecar brake pads and many other applications that require extreme wear-resistance. For those components that would virtually disintegrate if made from metal, ceramic is the material of choice.

UNRELENTING SHARPNESS
Kyocera advanced ceramic blades offer superior edge retention, holding their edge longer than traditional kitchen knives. Brand new ceramic, high carbon, and stainless steel knives were put to the test through a Honda testing machine. A stack of paper was used as the test subject matter due to its more abrasive nature over fruits and vegetables. The sharpness tester held each blade with a constant force against the paper producing a 3.5” slicing action. The test was repeated 1,000 times, and ultimately the Kyocera ceramic blade stayed sharper much longer than the other two blades.

UNPARALLELED PURITY
In addition, to wear resistance, Kyocera advanced ceramic knives are chemically inert so foods look and taste the way they should. The smooth, polished surface resists germs and is impervious to acids, oils, and salts so cleaning up is easy to do, simply wash and let dry. Because they are ceramic, Kyocera knives and kitchen tools won’t brown foods, won’t transfer a metallic taste or smell, and will never rust.

ULTRA LIGHTWEIGHT
Half the weight of traditional knives and kitchen tools, Kyocera’s products provide a new experience in cutting fruits and vegetables. Perfectly balanced and lightweight, our ceramic knives reduce fatigue during repetitive cutting tasks and make meal preparation easy and fun.
• BLADE SHAPE: Utility
• COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Japan
• WARRANTY: Limited Product Warranty - https://cutlery.kyocera.com/warranty-policy
• USE:

BEST CHOICE: Slicing fruits, vegetables, and sandwich meats. Fills the gap between a chef’s knife and paring knife.

GOOD: Handy secondary knife for quick prep tasks.

OKAY: For heavy chopping or cutting dense items, which require a larger • BLADE.
• BLADE LENGTH (INCH): 4.5
• DIMENSIONS (INCH): 9.1L X 1.2W X 0.6H
• BLADE MATERIAL: Zirconium oxide blade z212
• HANDLE MATERIAL: Synthetic resin (elastomers)
• WEIGHT (LBS): 0.10

With proper care and maintenance, your Kyocera knives will provide you long-lasting performance. The knives are designed to be used in a smooth, slicing motion because of the razor-sharp edge making it effortless, unlike a forceful up-and-down chopping motion that is needed with heavier steel knives.

FOR EVERYDAY MEAL PREPARATION

• Fruits
• Vegetables
• Herbs
• Boneless meats and fish

Kyocera cutlery should not be used where force is needed to prep harder foods. Steel knives should be used to cut hard, frozen, or heavy rind type fruits because of the force and flex required to cut them. An advanced ceramic blade is so hard that it is not flexible, yet this hardness characteristic is what gives the blade its long-lasting sharpness. The following applications involve twisting and flexing the blade, which require a more flexible material than advanced ceramic and will void the knife warranty.

AVOID USING ON HARD OR FROZEN FOODS

DO NOT:
• Cut heavy rind fruits such as winter squash, pumpkin, coconut, and hard melons
• Slice block cheese or any frozen foods
• Remove an avocado pit
Carve, pry, and/or debone meat
• Smash garlic or other items with the side of the blade

USE APPROPRIATE CUTTING SURFACES

Always use an appropriate cutting surface such as soft wood cutting boards. Avoid cutting on glass or marble cutting boards. After use, hand wash (surface stains can be scrubbed off with baking soda) and store in a wood block, tray, or sheath. Do not store any knife loosely in a drawer or sink for safety and to avoid damage. By following the care and use guidelines, you will enjoy your knives for years.

HANDWASH AFTER USE

After use, hand wash (surface stains can be scrubbed off with baking soda) and store in a wood block, tray, or sheath. Do not store any knife loosely in a drawer or sink for safety and to avoid damage. Blades can also be sanitized with a mild bleach solution and will not damage the blade. By following the care and use guidelines, you will enjoy your knives for years.

Kyocera Corporation, founded in 1959 in Kyoto, Japan, is a global leader in advanced ceramics and electronics, serving industries such as information and communications, automotive, environment and energy, and medical and healthcare. The company is renowned for its innovative technologies, including optoelectronic integration modules for high-speed data centers and solid oxide fuel cells for clean energy solutions .

Kyocera Advanced Ceramics, a division of the company, specializes in high-quality ceramic kitchen knives and tools. Their blades are crafted from proprietary zirconia material, which is ultra-sharp, lightweight, and resistant to rust and corrosion, maintaining their edge up to ten times longer than traditional steel knives.

The ergonomic design and durability of Kyocera's ceramic knives make them ideal for precise slicing of fruits, vegetables, and boneless meats, offering a superior cutting experience for both home cooks and professional chefs.

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