Kikusumi KATURA Gyuto Damascus Chef Knife Premium Walnut Wa Handle 24 cm

Kikusumi KATURA Gyuto Damascus Chef Knife Premium Walnut Wa Handle 24 cm BLADE: 9" / 24 cm STEEL: AUS 10 Japanese Stainless Steel FINISH: Polishied 45 Layer Damascus + Tsuchime Hammer Finish HRC: 60-61 HANDLE:  Walnut COLLAR: Black Pakkawood ORIGIN: 100 % Handcrafted in Seki City Japan COLLAR: Black Pakkawood HRC: 60-61 The KATURA collection is 100 % forged and handcrafted in Japan for those who love the craftsmanship and values of the artisan tradition. Tradition, quality steel, natural woods, and detailed refinements. KATURA knives are built to last a lifetime.  KATURA captures the best qualities of that spirit in a knife that is authentically artisan in every detail.  It offers the cook a remarkably precise cutting tool with a contemporary, refined aesthetic. For cooks who prefer using a smaller chef knife, the KATURA Gyuto 24 cm is the right knife choice. KATURA AUS10 stainless steel blades are lighter and thinner than usual which makes them easier to handle and maneuver. Professional chefs will choose a shorter blade length in order to handle ingredients that require more skill as it improves precision. KATURA Gyuto chef knife handles everything from small to large foods. The blade depth at the heel allows for an ideal knuckle clearance and can be used to transfer cut food from the cutting board. If you want a knife to handle challenging tasks in the kitchen this is your knife. The quality of a knife depends not only on the type of steel but also the quality of the forging. A hand forged knife 100% made in Japan is superior to those made elsewhere. At Kiksusumi we work with only the best forgers and artisans. Kikusumi KATURA kitchen knives make the perfect for special occasions like a wedding gift, birthday gift, college graduation gift for him or her, for fathers or mothers day or for the young cook or chef just starting out. ORIGIN: 100 % Handcrafted in Seki City Japan BLADE: AUS 10 Japanese Stainless Steel FINISH: Polishied 45 Layer Damascus + Tsuchime Hammer Finish HANDLE:  Rosewood or Walnut  (natural wax waterproofing) COLLAR: Black Pakkawood HRC: 60-61 FINER DETAILS:  Yakkin Logo on Handle End + 3 Etchings on Blade (KATURA, Logo, Seki) SHIPPING INFO Please provide a telephone # for the courier to contact at the time of purchase. HANDLING We generally shipped your order within the next 1 to 2 business days. *We will deliver the products in stock immediately PRODUCT PHOTOS The picture showing on the item page is a representative image of the product. The product shipped will be similar but please be aware the actual color, pattern, shape and size may slightly differ from the pictures shown regarding items hand-made by the artists and made using natural materials such as wood. -- TAX & DUTIES -- Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are solely the buyer’s responsibility. Please check with your country’s customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying.