Yaxell Ketu SG2 Chef's Knife (8 blade) - Made in Japan

About this item

• 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
• 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
• 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
• Handcrafted in Seki, Japan; Limited lifetime warranty
• Heat treated and ice hardened to a high 63 Rockwell hardness rating (HRC) for improved edge retention over VG10, AUS10 and other similar stainless steels; Stainless clad 3-layer construction to protect the SG2 cutting core and enhanced corrosion resistance
• - Blade length of 8 inches
• - Blade height of 1-3/4 inches
• - Overall length of 13-1/4 inches
• - Knife weight of 7.1 oz (205g)
• - Can be used by both right and left-handed individuals
• - Recommended for handwashing only