Masutani Kokuryu 180mm Gyuto - VG10 Damascus Tsuchime - Blue handle

Masutani Hamono is based in Echizen, Japan and strives to offer knives of incredible value with top tier craftsmanship.

These knives are made with VG10 at the core, a stainless steel that has a unique combination of toughness and good edge life. The hammermarked (tsuchime) cladding is damascus, made from multiple layers soft stainless steel. The western style handles have a partial tang are made with blue pakka wood.

**Dry thoroughly after use. Left wet, stainless steel can dull quickly and develop pits in the edge. 

**To avoid chipping, keep away from bones, frozen foods or other hard foods and pits.

Blade Material: VG10 stainless steel core

Handle Material: Blue Pakka wood

Blade Length: 7.1" (180mm)

Overall Length: 12" (305mm)

Height at Heel: 42mm

Thickness of Spine at Heel: 1.7mm

Weight: 45 oz (128g)