Sakai Takayuki Gyuto Knife Damascus Hammered VG 10 Steel 240mm This is why you can

This is why you can perform uraoshi (sharpening the backside of a single bevel knife to keep the outer edges leveled) on a coarse stone

which helps chefs deftly scoop up slices of sashimi and arrange them on a plate

Blacksmiths hand-forge and differentially harden these knives from a single bar of high-carbon steel (white steel)

72Cover : Comes with a wooden sayaSpecial Feature: Kyomen (Mirror Finished)

0ozEdge Length: 270mm / 10

Sakai Takayuki Gyuto Knife Damascus Hammered VG 10 Steel 240mm This is why you canGYUTO KNIFE The gyuto is the Japanese version of the classic Western chefs knife but the blade is thinner and holds a sharper edge. Use it for chopping, mincing and slicing meat, fish, vegetables and fruit. BLADE & HANDLE This knife is made with a VG10 core, and hammered to produce a 33 layer damascus pattern. VG10 is one of the best stain resistant steels used for blades, and this knife has an excellent cutting edge as well as edge retention. Core