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Black Coating High-Carbon Steel Japanese Handle Style Chef Knife
- Blue Steel 1 with Damascus Pattern
- Japanese style handle with Urushi lacquer, Japanese traditional craft.
- The blade is dyed black on the surface by a special process.
- Be Forged welded to take full advantage of the material and edged to bring out its hardness and toughness.
Comparison of Carbon Steels : Blue Steel #1
Outstanding edge retention and exceptional cutting power
| Product number | Actual Blade Length (mm) | Full Length (mm) | Total Weight (g) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1kcz-240 | 226 | 380 | 178 |
| Blade | Material Name | Handle |
|---|---|---|
Double Edged |
Blue Steel #1 | Urushi Finish Handle |
Wa-Gyuto
A Wa-Gyuto Chef Knife is a classic French style Chef Knife fitted to a traditional Japanese Style handle, whether it be the Octagonal, D-Shape or Round Shape.This handle style is more familiar to classically trained Japanese Chef's.
It is an all-purpose knife for meat, vegetables and fish, it is the most frequently used knife for Western restaurants in Japan.
When you are mostly preparing meat blocks or cutting cabbage into strips, you can use this knife around 30cm, while the 27cm knife also can be used for cooking if the boardroom is large enough. The 24cm knife is the popular size for professional use becasue it can handle everything from preparation to delicate tasks. The 18cm and 21cm are popular for home use as well, as it can cut through large pieces of food without much straining.
Blue Steel #1
Carbon Steel
Like Blue Steel #2, Blue Steel #1 contains a small amount of Tungsten which improves hardness and Chromium which improves overall toughness, but it has a higher carbon content than Blue Steel #2. This makes Blue Steel #1 harder than Blue Steel #2, leading to good sharpness and better edge retention. It is recommended for people who need a long lasting edge for long periods of cooking.
*NOTE: The Carbon Steel is susceptible to rust if it is not properly cared for. Please clean and dry the blade regularly during use.
Kuroro Urushi Finish Handle
"Kuroro" refers to the deep, beautiful, glossy color of black lacquer. This kind of lacquer also goes by "Urushi" which is used in an "Urushi finish", the Japanese traditional coating technique inherited for thousands of years.
This octagonal handle is thinly coated with raw lacquer on the entire surface, rubbing it to make the wood grain stand out beautifully as a base. Then, it is coated with Kuroro lacquer on two sides. Kuroro lacquer is applied multiple times over many layers, then repeating the polishing process in order to give the lacquered surface a mirror-like luster and a luxurious finish. The striking power behind the Kuroro color also gives it a stunning appearance.
This lacquer style is also highly resistant to water and less prone to damage than ordinary wooden handles.
Damascus Pattern
It is made by forging two types of steel with different hardness together. Bending and overlapping them in layers, and then polishing the blade to reveal the pattern formed. The harder steel shines, while the softer steel remains dull, creating a unique pattern on the surface that resembles wood grain. This ripple pattern is called Damascus steel and has become popular in the kitchen knife community.
Optional Engraving
Optional Engraving Service
Sakai Ichimonji provides complimentary engraving using either Japanese Kanji or English Alphabet. Please specify your preference. For details, please visit here
A knife store that has supported the history of knives and food culture in Japan.
It has been 600 years since the birth of swordmaking in the Sakai region of Japan. Sakai Ichimonji Mitsuhide's and it's craftsmen continue to build on that legacy by producing the finest blades in Japan.
This is where the culture of completing a dish of sashimi by "just cutting" and the culture of expressing sharpness as "taste" was born.
For 70 years, we have been connecting the spirit of Sakai's craftsmen with the passion of chefs in Osaka's kitchen equipment shopping district, known as the kitchen of Japan.
We are very happy that our knives can be used by people all over the world.
Precautions
After use, wash off any dirt and wipe thoroughly with a dry cloth to remove any moisture. This product is not for use with frozen foods.This product is handmade, so each piece will be different. Please use the weight and length listed as a guide. Each material is natural and may vary in color. It is not the same as the picture.We take great care with our inventory, but in the unlikely event that we are out of stock, we will contact you by email to let you know.
