170mm Kobayashi SG2 Damascus Wa Santoku

Kai Kobayashi is a master sharpener located in Seki, Japan.

Location: Seki, Japan

Line: Damascus

Construction: San mai

Edge Steel: SG2 (HRC ~63)

Cladding: Stainless Damascus Steel

Finish: Etched

Edge Grind: 50/50 (Double Bevel)

Handle: Octagonal rosewood with oak ferrule

Weight: ~128g

Blade Length: 170mm

Overall Length: ~315mm

Thickness at Heel: ~2mm

Blade Height: ~46.8mm

Japanese chef knives are brittle and are designed for cutting soft tissue foods. High Carbon steel chef knives can rust if not kept dry.