GKAD Kokaji Blue #2 Damascus Bunka

<p>Superior double beveled knives from the famed Kokajikai knife makers in Sakai. These are true hand forged 9-layer Damascus Aoko Blue carbon steel knives. The double beveled blades have fantastic geometry and edge holding.</p><p><span>Comes in a Paulownia wood box. Interior style and color may vary.</span></p><table><tr><td><strong>Blade</strong></td><td>33Layers; Hand Forged</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Edge</strong></td><td>Blue #2 Carbon Steel</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Layers</strong></td><td>405 Stainless Steel</td></tr><tr><td><strong>HRC</strong></td><td>62-63<br/></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Bevel</strong></td><td>Double</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Bevel Angle Ratio</strong></td><td>50:50</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Handle</strong></td><td>Octagonal Wa Handle<br/>Japanese Magnolia <br/>Water Buffalo Horn Ferrule</td></tr></table><p><span>CAUTION: All Carbon steel blades will patina through regular use and may rust if left wet. This is not a defect, it is a product of the material that comes with carbon steel's ability to take a finer edge, which is why it is preferred by many chefs. This is NOT a stainless steel.</span></p>