Yaxell Super Gou Santoku Knife 125mm, 37112

Japanese kitchen knife Yaxell Super Gou 37112

Knife Type: Santoku

Blade Length: 125 mm

Handle Material: Canvas Micarta Plus

Rivet Material: Stainless steel 18/10

Blade Material: SG2 Micro Carbide

The number of layers of steel: 161

Hardness HRC: 63

Constructed of Japanese SG2 Micro Carbide powder stainless steel; Japanese kanji is hand engraved on the blade; 63 Rockwell Hardness
Core features 80 layers of alternating soft and hard stainless steel on each side with a total of 161 layers
FDA approved red and black resin and linen Canvas Micarta handle with three stainless steel rivets; enclosed full tang handle construction ensures strength, durability and balance
Clean with warm water and mild detergent; approximately 12° blade angle
Handcrafted in Seki City, Japan with a lifetime warranty

The Yaxell Super Gou Santoku Knife works exceptionally well on vegetables, proteins, and fruit for slicing, dicing, and chopping. The slight belly curve enables the cook to rock the blade slightly. Yaxell Super Gou blades feature an extremely sharp cutting edge. Constructed of Japanese SG2 Micro Carbide powder stainless steel, which is enveloped by 160 layers combined with alternating soft and hard stainless steel. The corrosion resistant powdered carbon steel has an unprecedented 63 Rockwell hardness. Powdered steel is used because it ensures a high degree of purity and strength. The resulting blade is extremely hard, ensuring an exceptionally sharp cutting edge. The surface impresses a fascinating Damascus design pattern. The handle is made of FDA approved red and black resin and linen Canvas Micarta with three stainless steel rivets. The canvas material is dyed red and black and brilliantly finished to last for decades. The engraved end-cap of the handle is made of 18/10 stainless steel, which provides outstanding stability and balance.