Yoshihiro Damascus Blue Steel #1 Kiritsuke Multipurpose Japanese Chef Knife, Howlite White Handle with Alternative Ivory Bolster(Blade Length: 9.5" (240mm))

Our handmade Yoshihiro Blue Steel Suminagashi knives are crafted with extraordinary skill by our master artisans. Exemplifying the most intricate techniques of forging, layering, and hammering, Aoko Blue Steel #1 with a hardness on the Rockwell scale of 63-64, is forged with iron to create the most elaborate of finishes. Suminagashi translates as floating ink and refers to the beautiful marbled wave like patterns that extend through the blade from the tip to the heel, unveiling a new mosaic with every sharpening. Only the most skilled of artisans can forge together these metals in such complex puzzle piece formations to fashion knives of this caliber with the highest quality, blending aesthetics and performance.

Our Yoshihiro Blue Steel #1 Suminagashi knives are complimented with a traditional Japanese style handcrafted octagonal Howlite White handle with double alternative Ivory bolster equipped with a protective wooden sheath called a "Saya," which protects the knife and adds to its appearance when not in use. A favorite among chefs in need of a high performance knife that delivers over long hours without the hassle of dulling or staining.