Masutani VG10 Damascus Nakiri Knife 165mm Sairyu Black MA503

Masutani VG10 Damascus Nakiri Knife 165mm Sairyu Black MA503 Item Specification Brand: Masutani Type: Nakiri Knife (Double bevel edged) Blade Material: VG10 Damascus Clad Stainless Steel Core: VG10 (Cobalt Alloy Stainless Steel) Blade Length: approx 165 mm (6.5'') Total Length: approx 292 mm (11.5'') Blade Width: 45 mm Thickness of Spine: approx max 1.8 mm Weight: approx 156g (5.5 oz) HRC: around 61 Handle: Reinforced Laminated Wood (Black) Made in Japan Description The knives made in Echizen city are called "Echizen Uchi(Forging) Hamono(Cutlery)". The art of making Japanese kitchen knives has a history of about 700 years. Echizen Uchi Hamono is designated as "Traditional Crafts" by the Minister for Economy, Trade and Industry. These knives are forged by blacksmiths, these knives are harder to be chipped and the sharpness continues longer. The organization of material changes homogeneously, it is observed by a microscope. The elegant wave pattern, commonly known as "Sumi Nagashi," is one of the treasures produced by Japan's cutlery tradition. Inspired by the craftsmanship of Japanese swords (Katana), the blade is constructed from a combination of high- and low-carbon stainless steel. This knife is expertly forged to be durable enough for both home and professional use. Made from VG-10, a high-carbon stainless steel containing cobalt, this steel is known for its excellent sharpness and wear resistance. It is favored by professionals and is produced by Takefu Special Steel Co., Ltd., a renowned Japanese company. if the entire blade is very hard, it is difficult to sharpen. The other case, if the blade is soft, it is dull, and the sharpness falls immediately. That is why this hard material is used in the centrr for superior edge retention, while softer steel is used along the side to allow for easier sharpening. Because its hardness, ceramic sharpening stones are recommended for maintaining the blade’s edge. Take a look at our Ceramic Sharpening Stone. Add Sheath (Saya) for this knife --> NOTES: The core steel is VG10, and the side steel is rust-resistant; however, please be sure to wash, wipe, and dry the knife thoroughly after each use. If rust appears on the blade, use a cleanser or take it to a sharpening service (note that scratches may occur). Avoid twisting the edge or striking the blade. Do not cut frozen foods or bones, as the thinner, sharper edge of Japanese knives may chip or break. Since Japanese knives are handcrafted, slight scratches may appear naturally. Shipping Please read carefully! We use FedEx, DHL & JAPAN POST. Expedited Int'l Shipping (FedEx / DHL Express / EMS Japan Post ): (If you cannot select, now unavailable.) Standard Int'l Shipping (EMS Japan Post): (If you cannot select, now unavailable.) Economy Int'l Shipping (Registered Airmail Japan Post): (insurance up to 6,000 JPY, weight up to 2kg) (If you cannot select, now unavailable.) Tracking DHL : trackable on ebay & DHL FedEx : trackable on ebay & FedEx Japan Post: trackable on ebay, Japan Post & your countries's post (The tracking number of Japan Post is connected with post services of following countries. ) A: America(USA), Argentina, Austria, Australia B: Belarus, Belgium, Bulgaria, Brazil C: Canada, Chile, China, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech, Republic D: Denmark E: Ecuador, Estonia F: Finland, France G: Germany, Greece H: Hong Kong, Hungary I: Indonesia, Ireland, Italy K: Korea, L: Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg M: Malaysia, Mauritius, Mexico N: Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway P: Philippines, Poland, Portugal R: Russia, Romania S: Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland T: Taiwan, Thailand V: Vietnam Please note that delivery times may sometimes be longer due to customs processing, gift seasons, and other factors. To help save on shipping costs, we offer combined shipping. The total combined shipping cost will be calculated automatically when you add items to your cart. Please check out and add to cart our other items. ↓Click! About Us Our products are 100% authentic. All of our staff are Japanese, and we can communicate in English and Spanish. However, please feel free to reach out to us in your preferred language. International Buyers Please Note: Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping fees. These additional costs are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these costs may be before placing a bid or making a purchase. These charges are typically collected by the shipping company or when you pick up the item – please do not confuse them with additional shipping fees. We do not undervalue merchandise or mark items as "gifts"—U.S. and international regulations prohibit such practices. Copyright © Bay Trade Japan Knife Store All rights reserved.