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Category: yaxell knives

About this item
- 8" blade length, 1-7/8" blade height, 13-3/8" overall length; Knife weighs 7.7 oz. (218g); Suitable for both right and left-handed use; Hand wash only
- 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
- 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
- Artisan made in Seki, Japan; Guarantee for life, limited
- 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