Tojiro Handmade Hammered Aogami Damascus Chef's Knife 18 cm Micarta Handle

A knife - masterpiece of the Japanese company Tojiro. Handmade by experienced Japanese craftsmen, with the characteristic ideograms engraved on its blade, which are proof that in your hands you are holding an authentic Japanese traditional knife.

Its blade is made of Aogami steel and 21 layers of Damascus steel. Aogami steel is one of the best and hardest in the world. While the ergonomic & comfortable handle of the series knife is made of Micarta and offers a comfortable and firm grip.

A valuable tool in the kitchen of even the most demanding chef and a beautiful handmade work of art, for your collection.

CAUTION: Aogami steel is high in carbon and is one of the sharpest metals for kitchen knives, but it is not stainless. Proper maintenance and avoiding the appearance of rust require very careful cleaning and drying after each use.

Features:

• Aogami blade and 21 layers of Damascus steel • Handmade, hammered craftmanship • Extremely high sharpness and toughness • Extremely durable, long lasting • Hand sharpened for excellent first use performance • Ergonomic & comfortable handle • Authentic Japanese quality The chef's knife is every professional and amateur cook's favorite knife, and for a good reason. It has probably the most uses of any other knife in the kitchen, since you can use it to cut large portions, chop or cut from vegetables and fruits to meat and fish. Its wide and curved blade makes it ideal for fast cutting through the well-known motion. The thickness of the blade on the back is enough to give you the weight and power you need, and its length covers a wide range of daily tasks.

Aogami steel blade and 21 layers of Damascus steel The blade of Tojiro's handmade knife is made of Aogami steel and 21 layers of Damascus steel. This combination offers maximum durability, excellent sharpness and excellent performance that will satisfy even the most demanding user. Aogami steel is one of the oldest Japanese metals and is famous for its hardness and durability. The craftmanship of Damascus steel with 21 layers, is not only part of the impressive appearance of the knife, but also maximizes its sharpness. The blade has a unique appearance and the surface is made to emphasize the forged construction of the knife, giving a unique effect and character to the knife. The "waters" formed on the blade are individual on each knife, making it really 100% unique.

Ergonomic handle from Micarta The first part of the knife you come in contact with is the handle. The handle of the Flash DP Damascus gives a comfortable feel thanks to its wavy ergonomic design. It is made of Micarta, an alloy construction material extremely durable in hard use, especially used in the manufacturing of reliable and durable professional knives. Its color is white with two red stripes for an impressive and distinctive appearance. This unique handle makes the use of the knife particularly easy and offers a comfortable, strong grip as well as stability. Made In Japan The Japanese tradition of knife making goes back many years, drawing on the techniques that have perfected the samurai knife making. Today, tradition is combined with the most up-to-date and innovative techniques of metal alloys and knife making. Tojiro is one of Japan's top five knife makers, combining the best of Japanese authenticity with modern technology.

Additional characteristics:

• Weight: 185 gr. • Rockwell Hardness: HRC 62±1 • Backbone Thickness: 2 mm • Overall length: 31.5 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. Hard steel knives (high Rockwell) such as the Japanese and especially if they are sharpened on one side, it is recommended to sharpen exclusively with stone to achieve the best possible sharpening while protecting the blade of the knife to continue to have the highest possible performance.