Yoshihiro Hayate ZDP-189 Super High Carbon Stainless Steel Damascus Gyuto Chef Knife Octagonal Ocean Blue Handle (Blade Length 210mm) Kiritsuke (Multi-Purpose Knife) You will immediately notice the

You will immediately notice the difference when using a hand-forged Japanese Petty knife of incomparable sharpness for precision tasks like peeling

a rare artisan-crafted Saya is included

The Kurouchi Series is meticulously finished and polished

Forged and hammered with 16 layers of steel in the Damascus tradition with a VG-10 Core

Honyaki translates as "true forged" and represents the purest reflection of the traditional art of Japanese sword making

Yoshihiro Hayate ZDP-189 Super High Carbon Stainless Steel Damascus Gyuto Chef Knife Octagonal Ocean Blue Handle (Blade Length 210mm) Kiritsuke (Multi-Purpose Knife) You will immediately notice theZDP 189 is a premium powdered metallurgy steel developed by Hitachi and is widely regarded as one of the hardest steels used in high end Japanese cutlery, even exceeding the hardness of HAP40. Hardened to approximately 6567 HRC, it delivers exceptional edge retention and the ability to hold an extremely fine cutting edge for an extended period, which is why it has become one of the most sought after steels among professionals and serious enthusiasts.