Hitohira Futana Gyuto (Chefs Knife) Kuro, Nashiji, 180mm: Damascus Steel these knives deliver the kind

these knives deliver the kind of cutting performance you normally expect from knives much higher in price

This is one of the best flattening and whetstone maintenance products out

The construction features a Hitachi Aogami (Blue) #2 steel core

yet a beautiful steel

This knife has a beautiful Tsuchime (hammered) finish to the knife as well as Damascus cladding

Hitohira Futana Gyuto (Chefs Knife) Kuro, Nashiji, 180mm: Damascus Steel these knives deliver the kindHitohira Futana Gyuto (Chefs Knife) Kuro, Nashiji, 180mm: A lot of knives that have a Kuro (black) finish are often soft iron clad. They have no corrosion resistance and may rust easily if mistreated. This knife is stainless clad but still has a super blue steel core meaning you get the best of both worlds. A High carbon cutting edge and some corrosion resistance on the outside. The Super Blue core (Aogami super) is a high carbon steel renown as one