Sakai Takayuki Aonikou Blue Carbon Steel Santoku, 180mm (7") Moritaka Knives - High impact resistant black

- High impact resistant black handle made of synthetic material

and 76mm wide

Classic professional-grade long carving knife

This is the "mama bear" of chef's knives -- not too big

offering nice sharpening feedback while still being very hard so they resist dishing nicely

Sakai Takayuki Aonikou Blue Carbon Steel Santoku, 180mm (7") Moritaka Knives - High impact resistant blackIf you already have a good stainless steel santoku or chef's knife but have been curious about a real "carbon steel" knife, this is for you! It's a superb example of a knife made with a high end carbon steel, so it is VERY sharp, it keeps this sharp edge a long time, and it resharpens more easily than most stainless steels. The handle and blade are beautiful, well made, and expertly finished, with excellent overall fit and finish. An excellent knife