Sakai Takayuki Sugihara Damascus Nakiri 165mm (6.3")

This limited production line is crafted out of a 33 layer VG10 damascus steel. These knives have a seriously sharp edge, excellent edge retention and a light center balanced feel. The handles on these knives are handcrafted out of desert ironwood, which is water-resistant and beautifully grained. Each knife is hand sharpened to ensure maximum sharpness out of the box.  Specifications Handle material Desert Ironwood Blade length 6.3" (165 mm) Thickness at spine 1.7 mm Thickness at tip 1.7 mm Hardness (Rockwell scale) 60 Edge / Bevel Double (50/50) Use & Care Handwash in warm water and towel dry Do not cut frozen foods Use a sharpening stone, not a honing steel, to re-sharpen your Japanese chef knives