Yoshihiro Suminagashi Aoko Blue Steel #1 Kiritsuke Multipurpose Japanese Chef Knife Ebony wood Handle Blade Length:10.5" (270mm) ensuring food doesn't stick to

ensuring food doesn't stick to the blade for a smoother cutting experience

it is important to note that it is not recommended for cutting through large bones

and decorative garnishing

Grade: Kurouchi Stainless Clad Nashiji

and affixed with a Water Buffalo horn bolster for enhanced durability and balance

Yoshihiro Suminagashi Aoko Blue Steel #1 Kiritsuke Multipurpose Japanese Chef Knife Ebony wood Handle Blade Length:10.5" (270mm) ensuring food doesn't stick toOur handmade Yoshihiro Blue Steel Suminagashi knives are crafted with extraordinary skill by our master artisans, showcasing the most intricate techniques of forging, layering, and hammering. The core of Aoko Blue Steel #1, with a hardness on the Rockwell scale of 64, is expertly forged with iron to create elaborate finishes. The term Suminagashi, meaning "floating ink," refers to the beautiful marbled wave like patterns that stretch from the tip to