Sukenari ZDP189 Damascus Kiritsuke Gyuto 240mm Shitan HandleSukenari Founded in 1933, Sukenari has gained a reputation for quality. Using the same technique that is used to craft samurai swords, Sukenari has been certified to create 'Honyaki' knives that are unserpassed in their edge retention and durability as well as their cutting edge. This technique, however is extremely difficult and time consuming, so in recent days Sukenari has begun forging knives from 'high speed steels' such as VG10 and ZDP189.

Blade Length: 135mm

Weight: 81g

Blade Height: 87mm (3

Ferrule Material: Plastic

At that time Takamura Hamono became a forerunner in developing the best quality stainless steel knives available and has since spent 60 years perfecting their blends

Steel Type: VG10 33 Layer (Stain resistant steel)

Before using this Suehiro sharpening stone

Weight: 280g (0

Weight: 170g (6 ounces)

Weight: 96g (3

Handle Length: 100mm

Steel Type:  AUS10 Stain-resistant steel