Sakai Takayuki Gyuto Knife Damascus Hammered VG 10 Steel 240mm 72Cover : Comes with a

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

Carbide increases wear-resistance and edge retention while still giving the blade some flexibility

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

Handle Type: Antibacterial plastic

Sakai Takayuki Gyuto Knife Damascus Hammered VG 10 Steel 240mm 72Cover : Comes with aGYUTO 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