Yaxell Super Gou Ypsilon Santoku Knife 16.5cm

Made in Japan the Yaxell Super Gou Ypsilon 16.5cm Santoku Knife is extremely hard and sharp with an SG2 powdered stainless steel core with multiple layers of stainless steel and a hardness of 63 on the Rockwell scale. Features a canvas-micarta handle which is durable and water resistant and a Damascus pattern on the blade.

Key Features:

• Versatile santoku knife has a shorter blade and sheeps foot tip to provide more control in mincing, slicing, and chopping
• 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
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