Gyuto knife with a 215 mm long blade. The knife has substantial weight and a robust spine that has been rounded and polished to a mirror finish. The handle is octagonal and crafted from ebony with double bolsters in blond buffalo horn.

What distinguishes this knife is that the blade has been hand-laminated in a warikomi design, where the warikomi clad itself has multiple layers. Hon san mai damascus literally means "Genuine 3-layer damascus." Naoki means that it is indeed a three-layer construction, but with a cladding that, in turn, consists of many layers. (Warikomi involves taking a piece of soft iron, cutting a groove, and laminating the core steel into this groove. It results in a cladding with the shape of a C, enveloping the core steel).

Mazaki hand-forges knives in the city of Sanjo, Japan. The knives reach an extremely high standard, and we are very proud to have them in our range. The knives feature a thick and rounded spine, along with a clear tapering towards the thin tip. The blade becomes very thin near the edge, providing a pleasant balance of weight and precision.

Core Steel: Shirogami#2 (62-63 HRC)
Blade Height at Heel: 52 mm
Blade Length: 217 mm
Weight: 267 grams
Thickness at base: 6 mm
Thickness mid spine: 3 mm

Note: Carbon steel is not stainless! Always dry the knife thoroughly after use and do not let it sit with moisture, as rust can easily occur.