A vibrating knife might sound like a recipe for disaster.
But this futuristic blade quivers so quickly that its inventor claims you can’t even feel or see the movements.
Seattle Ultrasonics has designed the world’s first ultasonic chef’s knife for home cooks, dubbed the C–200.
At first glance, C–200 looks like any other regular chef’s knife.
However, at the press of a button, the blade begins to vibrate rapidly – more than 40,000 times per second – using ultrasonic energy.
This reduces friction, allowing for a smoother chopping experience that requires 50 per cent less force.
‘The C–200 does things no other knife can,’ said Scott Heimendinger, founder of Seattle Ultrasonics.
Unsurprisingly, the high–tech knife comes with an eye–watering price tag – with budding chefs facing a $399/£292 bill to up their chopping game!
A vibrating knife might sound like a recipe for disaster. But this futuristic blade quivers so quickly that its inventor claims you can’t even feel or see the movements
At first glance, C–200 looks like any other regular chef’s knife. However, at the press of a button, the blade begins to vibrate rapidly – more than 40,000 times per second – using ultrasonic energy
Mr Heimendinger, who has a background in software development, spent six years crafting the C–200.
‘I’ve seen firsthand how industrial ultrasonic technology makes clean, effortless cuts,’ he explained.
‘I asked myself, “Could I fit that technology into a chef’s knife?”
‘After years of research, development, and more than a few setbacks, the answer is yes.’
The knife’s blade oscillates microscopically (about 10–20–micron stroke length) at over 40,000 times per second.
This motion is far too small to seen with the naked eye, while the vibrations are also isolated in the blade so you don’t feel them in the handle.
The blade itself is eight inches (200mm) long, and made from high–quality Japanese AUS–10 san mai steel stainless steel.
According to Seattle Ultrasonics, the blade is ‘durable, corrosion–resistant, and easy to maintain,’ and can be re–sharpened just like a traditional knife.
The blade itself is eight inches (200mm) long, and made from high–quality Japanese AUS–10 san mai steel stainless steel
According to Seattle Ultrasonics, the blade is ‘durable, corrosion–resistant, and easy to maintain,’ and can be re–sharpened just like a traditional knife
The knife has a removable battery pack, and enough power for around 20 minutes of non–stop use – plenty of time to chop up the veggies for your dinner.
Footage shared by the company shows the ultrasonic blade being used to slice through tomatoes, spring onions, grapes, lemons, cheese and even bread with ease.
And despite only being announced this week, the knife has already garnered huge attention on social media.
Replying to a video posted to YouTube by Seattle Ultrasonics, one viewer wrote: ‘Purchased. I spent weeks researching the ultimate chef knife for a lazy home chef, and I concluded there was no such thing.
‘This is it. This is the ultimate home knife.’
Another said: ‘I have moderate carpal tunnel so holding a knife can be painful at times.
‘This is an extraordinary invention for those who have disabilities similar to mine.’
And one joked: ‘As an inventor, knife designer, and home cook, I approve of this design. And by approve of I mean I’m more excited than when I bought my first car.’
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