Product Description for Tan-Gan-Ryu Chef's Knife - Gyuto - 8 1/4 in. (210mm)

Maker: RyuSen Tan-Gan-Ryu (click to see more by this maker)
Price: $159.95
Item num: 88198
Blade length: 8.25 in.
Total length: 13.40 in.
Blade width: 1.80 in.
Blade thickness: 0.08 in.
Item weight: 6.80 oz.
Shipment weight: 10.72 oz.
Blade: VG-10 stainless steel clad with 63 layers of stainless damascus steel
Bolster: Stainless steel front and rear bolster
Handle: Black Micarta
Description: Chef's knives are well suited to slicing and chopping, making them a perfect general purpose knife in the kitchen. The long blade gives plenty of finger clearance over a cutting board while chopping.
Handcrafted by expert artisans in Fukui-ken, Japan, Ran-Gan-Ryu knives combine elegance and functionality. A stainless steel VG-10 center core (Jigane) is clad with 63 layers of stainless steel. VG-10 "super steel" is composed of carbon, chromium, cobalt, manganese, molybdenum, silicon and vanadium, resulting in a long-lasting, high-performance edge with easy maintenance. The hand-hammered finish (known as 'tsuchime' in Japanese) lends not only to the beauty, but reduces knife-drag and prevents food from sticking to the blade. The ultra-thin cutting edge is exceptionally keen. RyuSen's heat treatment assures a long lasting edge. The premium Micarta handle nestles comfortably into the curves of the palm and allows for a variety of comfortable and secure grips. Micarta is among the most durable and beautiful materials used for chef's knife handles. It is perfect for both left and right-handed used. Hand wash recommended.
Availability: In stock. Usually ships in 1-2 business days