Kanetsune KC-461 Blue Steel Damascus 210mm Gyutou Kitchen Cutlery Chef Knife

The KC-461 Gyutou features a high-carbon blue steel #2 core w/11-layer Damascus blade and a red sandalwood handle. This powerful Japanese-style chef knife is formidable, as its razor-sharp edge delivers uniform chops, slices, and minces. Perfect for a variety of vegetables, fruit, herbs, and meats, this knife is sure to be a favorite. The extra long blade length will get the job done in short order.

About the Zen-Bokashi Damascus Blade series:

Knives of this series are made of blue steel #2 high-carbon steel cutting core, which provides excellent edge retention, to a hardness of HRC 61-62. The beautiful Damascus "Zen-Bokashi"-finished blade is make by traditional craftsmen in Echizen-city. These are fitted with Japanese traditional D-shaped, red sandalwood handles and have a comfortable feel in the hand.