This knife from Takayuki Iwai is made from Aogami steel and comes with Kurouchi finish to prevent the blade from rusting. Takayuki Iwai knives are made by hands; they don’t use machines to mass produce because they believe that machine-made knives are less superior than those that are hand made. For Takayuki Iwai, it is quality first.
Specifications:
Knife Type: Gyuto knife
Steel Type: VG10 Damascus
Blade Type: Double-edged Blade
Blade Length: 210mm
Blade Height: 44mm
Blade Thickness: 3.0mm
Handle Length: 115mm
Weight: 192g
Use & Care
– Do not attempt to cut, hit or chop frozen products or bones. The blade can chip or break.
– Hand wash with warm water and towel dry.
– Use a sharpening stone to maintain the sharpness of the blade.
It usually takes 2 –4 weeks for us to restock should this item is not available.
Japanny.com is the sole distributor of Takayuki Iwai knives outside Japan.
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