Sakai Takayuki Gyuto Kurouchi Hammered Finish Aogami Super 210mm (8.3") /240mm(9.4") Japanese Chef Knife Sheath / Saya This allows the knife to

This allows the knife to be hardened to a higher level (up to 63 HRC)

Handle: Rosewood

This knife maker is from the Ibaraki Prefecture outside of Tokyo region

knife made out of high carbon steel

Sakai Takayuki Gyuto Kurouchi Hammered Finish Aogami Super 210mm (8.3") /240mm(9.4") Japanese Chef Knife Sheath / Saya This allows the knife toIdeal for: Chopping, slicing, disjointing, dicing, and julienning. Useful on food types: Medium to large proteins, variety of vegetables including carrots, onions, garlic, peppers, and lettuce. Gyuto (Chef's Knife) Blade Material: Kurouchi Hammered Finish Aogami Super (Blue Super Steel) clad in Stainless Steel Blade Length: 210mm (8. 3") 240mm(9. 4") Edge Type: Double Bevel Handle: Japanese Style, Mahogany and Japanese Keyaki (Zelkova) Weight: 154 172