Yaxell Super Gou Ypsilon Chef's Knife 20cm

The Yaxell Super Gou Ypsilon 20cm Chef's Knife features a SG2 powdered stainless steel core clad in several layers of stainless steel, making this 193-layer premium knife exceptionally hard and sharp.This is an all-purpose knife crafted using traditional Japanese sword-making techniques and has a rating of 63 on the Rockwell hardness scale which means it will stay sharper for longer. With a curved blade enabling effortless chopping, and a beautiful Damascus pattern, this versatile knife offers a bespoke cutting experience ardent cooks will be hard-pressed to find elsewhere.

Key Features:

• Go-to knife in any chef's collection and perfect for most cutting tasks from dicing and mincing fresh produce to carving and breaking down meat
• Knife comes with a custom Katana-inspired maple sheath
• Blade core is made of ultra-hard SG2 powdered stainless steel with a micro carbide distribution
• Core is clad by 192 layers of stainless steel, 96 layers on each side, creating a beautiful Damascus pattern on the blade for an exquisite look as well as added toughness and protection
• Blade hardness is approximately 63 Rockwell, which gives the knife edge exceptional strength and retention with no risk of chipping during normal use
• Knife is hand-sharpened by trained craftsmen to 12-15 degrees on either side for incredible razor sharpness
• Elegant black handle made of micarta, a water-resistant and highly durable resin and linen material, is contoured to rest easily in the hand
• Solid forged stainless steel end and bolster are seamlessly welded to the blade to provide a stable and comfortable grip
• Traditional Japanese Samurai family crest inlaid on the handle represents the multi-generational family of blade forgers who worked behind the success of Yaxell
• Hand-engraved Japanese characters on the blade stand for Super Gou, the samurai spirit
• Crafted in the heart of Seki, the Japanese capital for sword and knife-making for over 700 years
• Equip your kitchen with other top-end knives from the Yaxell Super Gou Ypsilon range