http://www.viewpoints.com/Tramontina-Santoku-Knife-reviews Tue, 23 Jun 2009 16:51:33 GMT Latest reviews about Tramontina Santoku Knife http://www.viewpoints.com/Tramontina-Santoku-Knife-review-1ea71 <p>If you read me regularly, you know that I have a fondness for Tramontina Cookware.  And, if you're into cookware, chances are you're also into quality knives.</p>&#13; <p>My introduction to Santokuknives was with my purchase of a knife set by Sabatier Loire.  This $100 set of full tang knives included one 8" Santoku Blade.  Although it took me some time to adapt to the Santoku from the more familiar 8" Chef's knife, it soon became of a favorite of mine.</p>&#13; <p>My problem with this particular knife by Sabatier was that although I liked its feel and function, it was a cheaply made Chinese import of relatively low quality steel.  It was forever in the need of resharpening.</p>&#13; <p>I was convinced that I was going to have to spend major bucks for a high quality European blade in order to replace it.</p>&#13; <p>But, a luck would have it, several months ago during a trip to Sam's Club I spotted a pair of Tramontina Santokuknives for something less than $20!  Ordinarily, I probably wouldn't have given them a second look. ...</p>... Tue, 23 Jun 2009 16:51:33 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Tramontina-Santoku-Knife-review-1ea71 RudiXeno 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Tramontina-Santoku-Knife-review-de0e2 <br/>The Tramontina Professional Series 7” blade Santoku Knife is made of stainless steel and has a black nylon handle. <br/><br/><p>Made in Brazil by a European immigrant, the blade is expertly sharpened and honed to a keen, long lasting edge for maximum cutting performance. The blade is satin finished and made with stain-free, high carbon chrome molybdenum stainless steel. </p><p>Properly beveled and fully tapered to maintain its edge. Ergonomic shaped, water resistant, nylon handle provides balance and comfort when gripping. The handle is injection molded directly onto the tang and around the solid stainless rivets to discourage bacteria or residue from accumulating. </p><p>The Tramontina Professional Series is Tramontina's top line of professional cutlery. The knives have been designed around the traditional style preferred among demanding chefs while ensuring comfort, ease, and maximum performance. All of the Tramontina Professional Series Cutlery blades have a satin finish and are constructed of stain-free, high-carbon...</p>... Wed, 20 Aug 2008 21:40:23 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Tramontina-Santoku-Knife-review-de0e2 GeorgeChabot 5