Yoshihiro Damascus Blue Steel #1 Kiritsuke Multipurpose Japanese Chef Knife, Howlite White Handle with Alternative Ivory Bolster(Blade Length: 9.5" (240mm))

Yoshihiro Damascus Blue Steel #1 Kiritsuke Multipurpose Japanese Chef Knife, Howlite White Handle with Alternative Ivory Bolster(Blade Length: 9.5" (240mm))Our handmade Yoshihiro Blue Steel Suminagashi knives are crafted with extraordinary skill by our master artisans. Exemplifying the most intricate techniques of forging, layering, and hammering, Aoko Blue Steel #1 with a hardness on the Rockwell scale of 63 64, is forged with iron to create the most elaborate of finishes. Suminagashi translates as floating ink and refers to the beautiful marbled wave like patterns that extend through the blade from the

Saya Cover: Optional

thin blade that allows for smooth

Whether you're preparing ingredients from the farmer's market or working with a freshly roasted chicken

The high-carbon core

Traditional Japanese knife care emphasizes maintaining a sharp edge through proper sharpening and honing

85"H (206mm x 77mm x 47mm)

all knives are NSF approved and handcrafted by skilled tradesmen in Japan

ensuring durability and resistance to rust and corrosion

comfortable grip and extending to the full tang of the knife for added durability

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crafted from magnolia wood

each knife comes with a protective wooden sheath called a Saya