Yaxell Super Gou 8 Chef's Knife - 161 Layers SG2 Stainless Damascus - Made in Japan

The Yaxell Super Gou Chef's Knife is specifically designed with slicing, dicing, and chopping various fruits and vegetables in mind. Its curved belly allows for gentle rocking motion, making it perfect for mincing herbs and spices finely. This knife boasts a remarkably sharp cutting edge, thanks to the use of Japanese SG2 Micro Carbide powder stainless steel. It is constructed with 160 layers of soft and hard stainless steel, ensuring both durability and toughness. The powdered carbon steel used in its construction has a remarkable Rockwell hardness of 63, making it incredibly resistant to corrosion.

Powdered steel is chosen for its high purity and strength, resulting in an exceptionally hard blade. The surface of the blade displays an intriguing Damascus design pattern. The handle is crafted using red and black canvas micarta and is secured with three stainless steel rivets. The canvas material is expertly dyed and finished to maintain its appearance for decades to come. The handle is also adorned with an engraved end-cap made of 18/10 stainless steel, enhancing the knife's stability and balance.

The blade is meticulously hand engraved with traditional Japanese kanji and features a double bevel blade angle of approximately 12°. Its dimensions include an 8" blade length, 1.75" blade height, 13.25" overall length, and a spine thickness of 2.5mm at the heel. The knife weighs 7.75 oz. (220g), providing a perfect balance between comfort and effectiveness.

Handcrafted in Seki City, Japan, this knife comes with a lifetime warranty, a testament to its outstanding quality and craftsmanship.

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