Size:5-inch Santoku Chef Knife Micarta The KATSURA Japanese VG-10 3-Layer Forged Series Knife blade are crafted by folding 2 layers of forged steel over a Japanese VG-10 steel cutting core with a 60-62 Rockwell hardness for a finer and tougher edge that is still easy to sharpen. The handle comes in brown Pakkawood or black Micarta and is perfectly weight balanced, featuring a full-tang, oval shape design. Designed to suit the cutting techniques used by professional Japanese chefs, this knife series brings culinary mastery to any kitchen. Every KATSURA knife comes inside a handcrafted gift box. USE AND CARE: not for chopping bone; do not use on hard surfaces like granite, tile, or glass cutting boards; wash by hand with gentle dish soap, rinse, and dry with a dishcloth; sharpen with a whetstone at an angle of 15 degrees. Limited lifetime warranty, full satisfaction guaranteed.
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Excellent knife
This is really a beautiful chef knife. It has a comfortable grip and is well-balanced. I sliced up a tomato to test its sharpness. It cuts effortlessly. I was able to cut up some paper-think slices! The knife is extremely sharp, and I am very happy with my purchase :-)
