Shinryu, WA handle (one off)

Shinryu   Steel: AEB-L Blade Finish: Gun-Metal HRC: 62+ Spine: Ribboning Cutting edge: 8” Overall: 13 Thickness at Ricasso: .133” Handle: Green dye stabilized African movingui wood with resin, G10 and stainless steel accents   The Shinryu is an answer to professional clients need for an all-around user that wasn’t too much blade for the smaller ingredients but big enough to handle lager items.  “We put the Rayden on a diet.” We took a long look at the Rayden and changed the design to be about a half inch shorter and lost all of the belly for a slightly convex edge perfect for push cutting or slicing anything from vegetables to proteins.  Handles are slightly slimmer than the Rayden to ensure the proportions of look, feel and balance at pinch grip.  Available in AEB-L stainless steel or 80crv2 high carbon steel. Available in Western or Japanese (WA) style handle.  Care Advisement: This blade has carbon in the steel and care must be taken to avoid rust. Wipe dry after each use and ideall