Kyoto Chef's Knife 24cm

Tamahagane Kyoto VG-5 24cm Chef's Knife This is the fundamental and versatile tool for every chef, designed with various cooking tasks in mind. It's indispensable due to its wide range of applications and high flexibility. Its broad, sharp blade glides effortlessly through fish and meat, perfect for cutting, slicing, chopping, and filleting various ingredients. It also excels as a knife for chopping herbs and nuts. The handle is crafted from micarta, a highly esteemed material in knife production. Micarta is a composite material made from linen, canvas, and carbon fiber, known for its exceptional resistance to mechanical damage, high temperatures, and moisture. Specifications: Blade: 62-layer stainless steel SUS410, VG-5 core Blade hardness: 61 HRC +/-1 Blade length: 24 cm Blade width: 5 cm Weight: approx. 247 g KYOTO Knives from the Tamahagane Kyoto series, forged in the city of Tsubame City, are made from two types of steel - a VG-5 steel core and 62 layers of stainless steel SUS410. The overall hardness is approximately 61 HRC on the Rockwell scale, classifying them as knives suitable for even professionals. The steel is additionally cold-forged, resulting in increased steel density, wear resistance, and hardness. 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 one sharpening and the next. 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 damascus pattern on the blade, which caught the attention of the audience. VG-5 steel provides excellent cutting properties and ease of sharpening. The black handle is made of micarta, known for its exceptional durability and resistance to moisture. The series is perfect for both domestic and professional use. Tamahagane An exceptional brand founded in the Niigata Prefecture in 1958, and over the years, its products have become some of the most renowned items produced in Tsubame City, Japan. The name Tamahagane means noble steel, manufactured using traditional methods. Despite its Japanese traditionalism, Mr. Atsushi Kataoka's factory is equipped with modern machines to ensure the final product is of the highest quality. Years of experience and special treatment of steel make Tamahagane kitchen knives not only beautiful but also extremely sharp and durable.