Damascus V2S Damascus Chef's Knife - Nakiri - 6-1/2 in. (165mm)

Product Description for Damascus V2S Damascus Chef's Knife - Nakiri - 6-1/2 in. (165mm)

Maker: Yoshikane (click to see more by this maker)
Item num: 89949
Blade length: 7.25 in.
Cutting edge length: 6.50 in.
Total length: 12.40 in.
Blade height (at heel): 2.10 in.
Blade thickness (near bolster): 0.17 in.
Item weight: 5.85 oz.
Shipment weight: 10.6 oz.
Blade: V2S carbon steel forge welded between suminagashi (damascus), Hrc 63-64
Handle: Ho wood with double buffalo horn ferrules
Description: The nakiri usuba is a traditional Japanese knife form ideal for chopping fruit and vegetables. The edge is double beveled, like a Western knife. Though sometimes called a vegetable cleaver, the thin edge geometry makes it a precision tool, rather than a Japanese equivalent to meat cleavers.
Yoshikane's Suminagashi Traditional Hocho are each individually handmade. He begins hand forging each piece with a V2S carbon steel core (hagane). Jigane (outer layers) are made by repeatedly folding together layers of different types of steels, creating a unique "wood pattern" on the side of the knife called suminagashi or damascus. V2S comes from Takefu, is easy to sharpen, and holds an exceptional edge. The blade is tempered to Rockwell c63-64. The time consuming forging process imparts a visual tension to the blade and a brilliant sharpness to the long lasting cutting edge.
The blade is distal tapered for optimal balance and has an extremely thin, keen edge for the highest performance. Because the blade is forged from carbon steels, these knives must be dried after use to prevent rust or tarnish. We recommend using camellia oil for easier care.
The ambidextrous, half-octagonal handle is formed from ho wood, a close relative of magnolia. The handle has front and rear buffalo horn ferrules. Each blade comes razor sharp.

  • V2S carbon steel damascus "san mai" blade
  • Extremely hard cutting edge for long-lasting razor sharp knives
  • Ambidextrous design


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