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- 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
- Handcrafted in Seki, Japan using high-performance SG2 powder stainless steel - Exclusive to Japan, SG2 steel is produced using powder metallurgy resulting in a very fine microstructure that allows for further hardening without sacrificing toughness
- - Subjected to heat treatment and ice hardening processes, achieving an impressive 63 Rockwell hardness rating (HRC) for better edge retention compared to VG10, AUS10, and other comparable stainless steels.
- - Features a stainless steel three-layer design that safeguards the SG2 cutting core while offering increased resistance to corrosion.
- 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
- 4" blade length, 1" blade height, 8.5" overall length; Knife weighs 3 oz. (87g); 2mm spine thickness at edge heel; Suitable for both right and left-handed use; Hand wash only
- Handcrafted in Seki, Japan; Limited lifetime warranty