Yaxell Ketu SG2 Kiritsuke Knife - 8 Blade - Made in Japan

About this item

• Handcrafted in Seki, Japan using high-performance SG2 powder stainless steel - Exclusive to Japan, SG2 steel is produced using powder metallurgy resulting in a very fine microstructure that allows for further hardening without sacrificing toughness
• Stunning tsuchime ("hammered") blade finish enhances food release, while the hand-sharpened highly polished edge (12 degrees, even double bevel) ensures razor sharpness right out of the box
• Fully contoured handle made of resin-infused wood fibers for comfort and durability with stainless steel bolster for balance is adorned with a traditional Japanese mosaic pin and an embossed Yaxell kanji logo on the end
• - Subjected to heat treatment and ice hardening to achieve a Rockwell hardness rating of 63 HRC, outperforming VG10, AUS10 and other comparable stainless steels.
• - Designed with a stainless clad 3-layer construction to safeguard the SG2 cutting core and enhance resistance to corrosion.
• Handcrafted in Seki, Japan; Limited lifetime warranty
• 8" blade length, 1-7/8" blade height, 13-3/8" overall length; Knife weighs 7.7 oz. (218g); Suitable for both right and left-handed use; Hand wash only