Iseya Molybdenum Gyuto 180mm Black Pakka wood HandleIseya Japanese knives from Iseya are hand made and crafted from quality blades of forged Damascus steel. The 33 layer Damascus steel used in making this razor sharp Japanese knife is hand hammered to ensure the strength of the blade and at its core is one of the best steels used in kitchen knife production due to its superior edge retention, sharpness, and being stain resistant. Made by Mr. Yoshinori Seto, all Iseya knives have excellent finish and

HRC: 60-61

Blade Hardness: HRC 56-58

They have created many different steel types to find the perfect balance of edge retention and wear resistance

Handle Length: 143mm (5

He is well known for his careful finishing that pursues sharpness and functional beauty

This particular line of knives from Miyako is made from 33 layers of Damascus steel (high carbon molybdenum vanadium steel AUS8 and low carbon martensite steel)

Weight: 221g (7

Shigeki Tanaka

Since 1890 Masamoto Honten has been perfecting their craft and producing high quality kitchen knives that are treasured by chefs around the world

metal chopsticks with bamboo handles are preferred

Blade Hardness: HRC 63-64

Weight:105g