Maker: Kobayashi (click to see more by this maker)
Item num: 83465
Blade length: 9.50 in.
Total length: 15.10 in.
Blade height (at heel): 1.30 in.
Blade thickness (near bolster): 0.15 in.
Item weight: 6.80 oz.
Shipment weight: 13.1 oz.
Description: Sashimi Hocho are used for slicing raw fish (Sashimi) and are suitable for fine slicing of other meats.
Kansui Suminagashi Single-Bevel knives are handmade and feature a Jigane, which is made by repeatedly folding together two layers of different types of carbon steels. This unique process creates a Jigane with 16 exceedingly thin, alternating layers, called Damascus. This is then forge-welded to a layer of high carbon steel (blue paper #2) and tempered to Rockwell c63º. This process imparts a visual tension to the blade and a brilliant sharpness to the cutting edge. Because blue steel is a carbon steel, these knives must be dried after use to prevent rust or tarnish.
Traditional Japanese chef's knives differ from European-styled knives in that they are sharpened with a bevel on only one side. The opposite side is slightly hollowed. Because of this, these knives can generally be honed to a sharper edge than can double bevel knives.
The "Wa" style handle is octagonal in shape and is formed from makassar ebony with a buffalo horn ferrule. Each blade comes razor sharp. Designed for right-handed use.
- Carbon steel damascus "hon kasumi" blade
- Extremely hard cutting edge for long-lasting razor sharp knives
- Single bevel for thin, accurate slicing
- Makassar ebony and buffalo horn handle
- Designed for right-handed use
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