In addition to having your knife performance tuned before it ships, you will received a coupon for complimentary re-sharpening of your knife (a $12-$50 value). That is the District Cutlery difference.

This is a food slicing knife designed for users who value maximum edge retention and who can exercise great care to prevent the edge from chipping.

Yu Kurosaki is a phenomenal young blacksmith, and his AS line shows off his talent.

Blade: 270mm Stainless-clad Aogami Super with kurouchi finish

Handle: Rosewood with ebony ferrule

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

Japanese chef knives are brittle and are designed for cutting soft tissue foods. High Carbon steel chef knives can rust if not kept dry.