Yaxell Ketu Chef's Knife 20cm

Yaxell knives, made in the heart of Seki, the Japanese capital for sword-making for over 700 years, combine the techniques of traditional swordsmiths with advanced technology. The Yaxell Ketu Chef's Knife has a blade that's been heated in a very hot kiln, ice hardened, then tempered for in high temperature, which make it tougher and highly resistant to corrosion. The unique construction means the knife has exceptional, long lasting sharpness that is beautifully balanced with the elegant black beech PakkaWood handle that has a Japanese Samurai family crest on it. More than just for every day, each knife in the Ketu range is a work of art that can be treasured for years.

Key Features:

• Has a blade core made of ultra-hard SG2 powdered stainless steel with micro carbine distribution for exceptional sharpness and lasting cutting edge
• Core is clad with 3 layers of high quality Damascus steel hammered by hand
• Heated in a very hot kiln, ice hardened, then tempered for in high temperature, to make the blade tougher and highly resistant to corrosion
• Features an elegant black beech pakkawood handle that is highly durable and resistant to damage
• Perfectly balanced by a solid forged stainless steel end and bolster seamlessly welded to the blade
• Crafted in the heart of Seki, the Japanese capital for sword-making for over 700 years