In addition to having your knife performance tuned (sharpened & straightened) before it ships, you will received a coupon for complimentary re-sharpening of your knife (a $10-$16 value). We also extend the manufacturers warranty to discount repair of damage caused by the user.

This is a food prep knife designed for users who value excellent sharpness and edge retention but do not want to worry about the rust that non-stainless steel presents.

This is a high-carbon stainless steel chef knife designed to cut produce and boneless meats.

Pros: Sharpness, edge retention, stain-free, ambidextrous handle, easy to keep sharp.

Cons: Fragile

The blades are clad VG10 cobalt alloy, a high-carbon stainless steel that stays sharp longer than most other steels. Hammered finish reduces food stickiness

The handle is made of laminate scales riveted to a full tang.

The best sharpening tools for Japanese knives are leather strops and fine whetstones.

Japanese chef knives are brittle and the blades can chip if not handled carefully. High Carbon steel chef knives can rust and corrode if not dried promptly and kept dry.