Item purchased will look different than item pictured due to variations in materials.
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).
This knife was forged to shape by Murray Carter and sharpened to a high polish, as part of the stainless fukugozai line from Carter Cutlery
Blade: Stainless-clad Shirogami #1 (aka white steel)
Handle: Wa-style octagonal wood/micarta/G10 laminate
This knife has been used sparingly and is offered on consignment from one of our most discerning customers.
Japanese chef knives are brittle and are designed for cutting soft tissue foods. High Carbon steel chef knives can rust if not kept dry.