Item purchased will look different than item pictured due to variations in materials.
This knife comes with 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.
Damascus clad VG10 with a deep etch
Rockwell Hardness 62+.
Handle is double riveted green micarta scales.
OAL 300mm
Thickness 1.8mm
Width (height) 38mm
The best sharpening tools for Japanese knives are leather strops and fine whetstones.
Takeshi Saji is regarded as a legend in the blacksmithing community of Echizen, Japan.
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.