Haiku Itamae 8.25" Kakugata Usuba Knife I09

The Haiku Itamae 8.25" Kakugata Usuba Knife is one of the very finest handmade knives available. The blade has a very hard (61 Rockwell) core made out of Japanese carbon steel. This center is protected by 32 layers of Damascus-style Suminagashi steel. The 21 cm Kakugata Usuba Knife is single beveled with long, flat edgde for slicing and choping vegetables and herbs. This blade and will make very precise and straight cuts of boneless meats and poultry. The full tang handle is made from ebony with a buffalo horn bolster. The knife comes packed in a wooden storage box with protective oil and care instructions. Hand wash only. Manufacturer's lifetime warranty against defects.