Chef Utility Knife - 6 - Japanese VG10 Steel Core Damascus Blade - with Sheath & Case

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After the decline of the samurai in 1868, Japanese swordsmiths began to apply their skills to cutlery with unprecedented innovation. Inspired by the honor and integrity of these master bladesmiths, Kyoku's mission is to make high-end Japanese cutlery affordable for professional chefs and home cooks worldwide. Our passion for culinary creativity keeps us on the cutting edge of handcrafted cutlery.

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Product Description Manufactured with 67-layered stainless Damascus steel, the 6" kitchen utility knife is our most versatile kitchen knife. If you only get one kitchen knife, this should be it. The gorgeous, hammer-beaten herringbone pattern on the base of the tang not only shows off the stunning craftsmanship but also prevents food from sticking to the blade, making the kitchen utility knife practical for everyday use.

The Kyoku Shogun Series: powerfully prestigious, progressively potent Made of cryogenically-hardened VG-10 steel wrapped between Damascus steel folded 33 times, the Shogun Series is the apex of modern Japanese cutlery, retaining its ultrafine edge and resisting corrosion to outlast the competition.

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Blade Material Japanese VG10 Steel Japanese VG10 Steel Japanese VG10 Steel Japanese VG10 Steel Japanese VG10 Steel Japanese VG10 Steel

Handle Material G10 G10 G10 G10 G10 G10

Mosaic Pin on Handle ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

Full Tang ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

Blade Length 3.5" 7" 7" 7" 7" 8"

Rockwell Hardness 58-60 58-60 58-60 58-60 58-60 58-60

Blade Angle 8-12° per side 8-12° double side 8-12° double side 8-12° double side 8-12° per side 8-12° per side

With Sheath & Case ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

Weight 0.25 lb 0.47 lb 0.65 lb 0.58 lb 0.87 lb 0.65 lb

Cryogenic Strength Each blade is cryogenically treated using the traditional 3-step Honbazuke method for incredible hardness, flexibility, and corrosion resistance. The hollow-edge design ensures nothing sticks to the blade.

Superior Design Time-honored sword-making methods make each Kyoku custom knife appear unique and result in a thinner, harder, and sharper blade than Western knives.

Unparalleled Cooking Experience We blend ultramodern technology with ancient craftsmanship to create a scalpel-thin blade edge with powerful nonstick performance.

Beauty & Beast Its exclusive appearance is accented by a hammer-beaten wave pattern that gives way to a traditional Damascus steel design.

Mosaic-Pin Handle The ergonomic handle is artistically accented with an engraved mosaic pin, revealing this knife’s luxurious identity.

Full-Tang Construction The metal blade extends the entire length of the handle to withstand punishing daily use without sacrificing comfortable handling and balanced performance.

VG-10 JAPANESE SUPER STEEL - Manufactured with ultra-sharp VG-10 Japanese Damascus steel cutting core at HRC 58-60 hardness, this 6 in. crafted culinary chef comes with unrivaled performance and incredible edge retention; cobalt added VG-10 steel outperforms AUS-10 steel in durability and is easier to sharpen as cobalt enhances the other alloying elements.

ERGONOMIC & WELL-BALANCED - The 6" utility knife is our most versatile knife. If you only get one knife, this should be it. The gorgeous, hammer-beaten herringbone pattern on the base of the tang not only shows off the stunning craftsmanship but also prevents food from sticking to the blade, making it practical for everyday use.

ULTIMATELY DURABLE HANDLE - The meticulously constructed G10 handle has gone through special treatment, making it extremely impervious to heat, moisture, cold with military-grade strength and life-long sturdiness.

SUPERIOR SHARPNESS - The ruthlessly sharp scalpel-like edge is handcrafted by seasoned artisans to a mirror polish at 8-12° double side using the traditional 3-step Honbazuke method; Nitrogen cooled for ultimate hardness, flexibility, and corrosion resistance performance.

LIFETIME WARRANTY - No premium knife is complete without a lifetime warranty; our masterpiece knife is fully covered for life, free exchange or return for life if the item is defective.

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