Kyoto 27cm Chef's Knife

Kyoto 27cm Chef's Knife This is the fundamental and versatile tool for every chef, designed for a wide range of tasks performed during cooking. It's indispensable due to its broad application and high flexibility. Its wide, sharp blade glides smoothly through both fish and meat. It's suitable for cutting, slicing, chopping, and carving various ingredients. It also excels as a knife for chopping herbs and nuts. The handle is made of micarta, a highly regarded material used in knife production. Micarta is a composite obtained from linen, canvas, and carbon fiber. Micarta is known for its high resistance to mechanical damage, high temperatures, and moisture. Specifications: Blade: 63-layer stainless steel SUS410 with a VG-5 core Hardness: 61 HRC +/- 1 Blade length: 27 cm Blade width: 5.5 cm Weight: approx. 284 g KYOTO The knives from the Tamahagane Kyoto series, forged in Tsubame City, are made from two types of steel - a VG-5 core and 62 layers of stainless steel SUS410. The entire blade has a hardness of approximately 61 HRC on the Rockwell scale, classifying them among knives suitable even for professionals. The steel is additionally cold-forged, resulting in increased steel density, wear resistance, and hardness. The KYOTO series knives are extremely sharp and provide optimal cutting properties as well as ease of sharpening. It can take up to 10-12 weeks between sharpenings. These knives were discovered during the "BOCUSE d'Or 2009" competition for the world's best chefs, where one of the chefs worked with these picturesque knives featuring a subtle damask pattern on the blade, which caught the attention of the audience. The VG-5 steel ensures excellent cutting properties and ease of sharpening. The black handle is made of micarta, known for its high durability and resistance to moisture. This series is perfect for both household and professional use. Tamahagane An exceptional brand founded in the Niigata prefecture in 1958, Tamahagane's products have become some of the most renowned items produced in Tsubame City, Japan, over the years. The name Tamahagane signifies noble steel produced using traditional methods. Despite its Japanese tradition, Mr. Atsushi Kataoka's factory incorporates modern machines to ensure the final product is of the highest quality. Years of experience and special steel processing make Tamahagane kitchen knives not only beautiful but also extremely sharp and durable.