Kikuichi Carbon Steel 270mm (10.5″) Gyuto

<p>Carbon steel is the workhorseof the knife industry. In use for nearly a millennium, it holds a super sharp edge and is easy to sharpen. These single steel blades are tough and sharp, with an edge geometry that is like a faster, thinner version of its European counterparts. Light and easy to sharpen,Kikuichi'sCarbon Steel series takes a very keen edge due to the fine grain structure of the steel.</p><table><tr><td><p><strong>Blade</strong></p></td><td><p>Single steel; SK-4 carbon steel</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>HRC</strong></p></td><td><p>60-61</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>Bevel (Angle Ratio)</strong></p></td><td><p>Double (50:50)</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>Handle</strong></p></td><td><p>Eco wood</p></td></tr></table><p><em>CAUTION: Blade will patina and may rust if left wet. This is NOT a stainless steel.</em></p>