Ryusen Chef's Knife 18 cm Walnut Handle Blazen BZ-405

The exciting Blazen knife from Ryusen is the perfect combination of tradition and modern design.

A knife that features the SG-2 steel that provides the highest Rockwell of all Ryusen series and the magnificent octagonal walnut handle!

Key Features :

• SG-2 (Super Gold 2) steel core blade and SUS410L stainless steel side layers

• Extremely high sharpness and hardness and front-loaded

• Highly durable, long-lasting edge

• Handmade and hand-crafted for excellent first-time performance

• Traditional walnut wooden handle

• Authentic Japanese quality construction

The chef knife is the favorite knife of every professional but also amateur cook, and rightly so. It probably has more uses than any other kitchen knife, as you can use it to cut large portions, slice or chop vegetables and fruits to meat and fish. It's wide and curved blade make it ideal for fast chopping through the well-known rocking motion. The thickness of the blade in the back is enough to give you the weight and strength you need, while its length covers a wide range of daily tasks.

Standing blade The Blazen blade is made with a core of SG-2 (Super Gold 2) luxury steel which gives the following characteristics: High hardness, wear and corrosion resistance and maximum sharpness. The 2 side layers are made of SUS410L stainless steel for extra protection. Each blade of the Blazen series is hammered and sharpened by hand by experienced Japanese craftsmen and to the final result is added its impressive appearance.

Octagonal handle with unique grip The first part of the knife you come in contact with is its handle. The handle of the Blazen is made of Canadian walnut, a dark wood with beautiful details resistant to both continuous and hard use, as well as in contact with food and kitchen materials. The octagonal shape offers a firm grip in the hand and the knife is not going to slip. Finally the weight of the handle is very small so your knife is more front-loaded and offers perfect comfort when cutting.

Made In Japan The Japanese tradition in knife making goes back many years, drawing on the techniques that have perfected samurai knives. Today, tradition is combined with the most up-to-date and innovative techniques of metal alloys and knife making.

Ryusen has devoted a great deal of time to research in the field of construction (forging, hardening, grinding and finishing), as well as to receiving feedback from the professional end user. Their dedication, perseverance and determination only for the best, ensure that every knife is perfectly finished and meets the highest requirements of a completely handmade chef knife.

Additional features:

• Weight: 105 gr

• Rockwell Hardness: HRC 62 ± 1

• Back thickness at the base: 2 mm

• Overall length: 32.2 cm

• Special gift box

Master of Blades recommends avoiding a dishwasher on any good knife. Hand washing in warm water and quick wiping is enough for any stainless knife. Whatever knife you use, it will eventually need to get sharpened to remain in high performance. Soft steel knives need stone grinding more often, but they can also revert to their previous condition temporarily with the use of a sharpener steel.