Kikuichi Kasumi Aoko Blue Carbon Damascus 210mm Gyuto (GKAD21)

Superior double-beveled knives from the famed Kokaji-kai knife makers in Sakai. These are true hand forged 9-layer Damascus Aoko Blue carbon steel knives. The double beveled blades have fantastic geometry and edge retention. Comes with a Saya and decorative wooden box.

Product Details:

• Steel Type: Blue #2/405 Stainless
• Hardness: Estimated HRC of 62-63
• Handle Material: Magnolia/Buffalo Horn Ferrule
• Heel Height: 49mm
• Weight: 186.5g
• Edge Length: 210mm
• Handle: Wa Octagonal

CAUTION - Edge will patina and may rust if left wet. This is NOT a fully stainless-steel blade, simply clad stainless over a carbon core. Always hand-wash and hand-dry knives. Use caution when cutting anything that may contain bones, pits, seeds, hard pieces, or was previously frozen.