Tamahagane Kyoto Japanese Chef Knife 21cm VG5 steel core

If you are going to buy an all-purpose knife that you will be using on a daily basis, it is smart to get one with a good look and of excellent quality, isn't it? That is why the Tamahagane Kyoto chef knife in this page is clearly a smart choice for your kitchen. Beautiful and highly effective, this knife is perfect for working with fruits, herbs, vegetables, meats, and fish. 

Its blade is simply out of this world. The core has 3 layers of VG5 steel, which is like the renowned Japanese VG10 steel but with less cobalt. This makes the VG5 steel more resistant to corrosion, whilst remaining solid and hard. In fact, with a carbon content of 0.7 to 0.8%, the blade reaches a high level of hardness of 61 HRC in the Rockwell scale.

Besides a superlative level of hardness that allows the blade to remain sharp for longer time, we must also note that this blade is also very good-looking. The 63 layers of SUS410 steel that cover the core of the blade create a beautiful damascus effect of wavy lines on the blade's surface. It's a knife, but it is also a piece of art.

Another part of this knife that contributes to its ravishing look is the handle. It is made of micarta, and the veinings on its surface match perfectly with the beaty of the knife's blade. However, the look is not the only good thing about the handle. Micarta is actually a material with anti-bacterial properties, and it is durable and resistant to water and to temperature changes.

We recommend you to always wash this knife by hand and dry it immediately with a soft cloth. The dishwasher is highly discouraged for a knife like this one. In addition, to maintain the edge, you can hone the blade using a sharpening stone with fine grains. Following these tips will enable you to preserve the quality and beauty of this exceptional kitchen knife.

Finally, as if this knife wasn't already great enough, we must also mention that it is sold in a an elegant, black box. Therefore, it is the perfect option to offer as a gift to a chef, to a fan of Japanese knives, or simply to yourself ;)

This chef knife belongs to the Kyoto series from the Japanese brand Tamahagane. These knives combine an astonishing design with a remarkable cutting performance that is impossible not to admire. All Tamahagane Kyoto knives are made in Japan, and they reflect a valuable know-how of more than 6 centuries in the cutlery industry.

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