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

About this item

• 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
• 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
• Handcrafted in Seki, Japan; Limited lifetime warranty
• Heat treated and ice hardened to a high 63 Rockwell hardness rating (HRC) for improved edge retention over VG10, AUS10 and other similar stainless steels; Stainless clad 3-layer construction to protect the SG2 cutting core and enhanced corrosion resistance
• 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
• - Created in Seki, Japan with SG2 powder stainless steel known for its high performance
• - Specifically made in Japan, SG2 steel is manufactured through powder metallurgy which gives it a fine microstructure and allows for additional hardening without compromising toughness