These knives feature a Ginsan stainless steel core. Ginsan is prized for its ease of sharpening and toughness. The blades have a nashiji (pearskin) textured finish on the cladding. Fitted with octagonal smoked oak wood handles. Each blade is hand engraved with the makers mark.
Boxed. Made in Japan.
Blade Material: Ginsan stainless steel
Handle Material: Oak wood
Cutting Edge Length: 8.46" (215mm)
Blade Length: 8.86" (225mm)
Overall Length: 14.17" (360mm)
Height at Heel: 47mm
Thickness of Spine at Heel: 1.85mm
Weight: 5.3 oz (150 g)
*Weights and measurements may vary from knife to knife
**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.
Touroku Sakai collaborates with a variety of artisan knife makers in Japan to produce an exquisite lineup of kitchen knives. From traditional Japanese single bevel blades to more modern Western style knives, everything they produce is top quality.
