KC-946 - Usugabata Kanetsune Japanese knife

Usugabata knife with Kanetsune inscription on the blade

A Japanese kitchen knife equivalent to the European chef's knife ideal for all your vegetables and finely chopped herbs.
Its grey blade is made of a VG-1 core surrounded by SU410 stainless steel.
Hammered "Tsuchime" finish to help cut food release naturally 
Hardness 59-60HRC
Its 16.5 cm coated blade cuts like a razor blade with an ultra smooth edge 
Plywood handle with stainless steel bolster.
It offers an excellent grip and a perfect hold. 

A superb, high quality knife is very durable, made by professional Japanese cutlery makers.

Features:

- Blade: VG-1 and SUS410 steel
- Blade length: 16.5 cm
- Total length: 29 cm
- Weight: 175 g
- Handle: Black plywood
- Safety opening: fixed

Made in Japan