STRATUS Gyuto Knife -Damascus V10 Mirror Polished Japanese Stainless Steel 21 cm

STRATUS Gyuto Knife -Damascus V10 Mirror Polished Japanese Stainless Steel + Black Riveted Handle All Purpose Slicing, Scoring Poultry Fish Meat Fruit, Herb & Vegetable Knife Weight: 7 oz / 200 g Blade Length: 8.3” / 13.5 cm Handle Length: 4.4” / 11.3 cm Total Length 9.5" / 21 cm BLADE: Damascus VG10 Stainless Steel FINISH: Mirror Polish HANDLE: Black Pakkawood HRC: 60-61 ENGRAVING: Kikusumi Logo + Engraved kanji ORIGIN: 100 % Handcrafted in Tosa Japan *Suitable for Right or Left hand users GYUTO - WHO'S IT MADE FOR? For cooks who prefer using a full size chef knife, the STRATUS Gyuto 21 cm is the right knife choice. V10 stainless steel blades are lighter and thinner than usual which makes them easier to handle and maneuver. Professional chefs will enjoy the kiritsuke blade tip that offers impressive scoring precision for ingredients like eggplant, cucumber, fish skin and meat. Scoring improves textures, speeds up pickling and fat rendering. For the diner the beautiful scoring marks add artistic value. STRATUS Gyuto knife handles everything from small to large foods. The blade depth at the heel allows for an ideal knuckle clearance and can be used to transfer cut food from the cutting board. If you want a knife to handle challenging tasks in the kitchen and reflects a sleek modern look then this is your knife. Suitable for home kitchen and super popular with professional chefs. WHY JAPANESE ARTISAN FORGING IS BETTER At Kiksusumi we work with only the best forgers and artisans and the NATUR series represents this well. The quality of a knife depends not only on the type of steel but also the quality of the forging. Blades forged 100% in Tosa, Japan offers a superior blend of tradition and modern knife making than those made elsewhere. Using a technique called mai-kozuchi or dancing hammering to stretch, bend, yield and spread the hot blade improves its both cutting performance and blade sharpeness once complete. Under a microscope this evenness of spread can be verified. Factory made knives cannot compete with this even if the steel is the same. Simply dry after use and it won't rust. No need to oil blades. V10 steel is easy to sharpen and holds it edge better than stainless steels. STRATUS SERIES The STRATUS collection is 100 % forged and handcrafted in Japan for those who love the craftsmanship and values of the artisan tradition but prefer western style handles. Traditional & modern forging combined to produce high quality steel accented with natural woods and detailed refinements. STRATUS series of knives are built with woods that will last a long time.  STRATUS captures the best qualities of the forging spirit in a knife that is authentically artisan in every detail.  It offers the cook a remarkably precise cutting tool with a rustic yet refined aesthetic. BLACK HANDLES We created these as mono-handles in black so the focus on the blade finishing shines through. Black pakkawood is often used in Japan used for western handle knives and kitchen tools. The texture is smooth and tactile. The wood surface can be finished beautifully as it becomes glossy when polished. Pakkawood is resistant to cracking and is less likely to warp or be deformed. Three stainless steel rivets bolt the handle to the full tang blade. A high polish stainless steel collar connects all the parts together securely. The finishing is highly detailed and refined. Seams are smooth in transition from wood to steel for maximum comfort. ERGONOMIC Yo western handles are ideal for both left and right hand cooks. They fit the contours of the hand which is why they have superior ergonomics. Ergonomic & ambidextrous make them the ideal handle crafted by Kikusumi artisans. V10 STAINLESS STEEL At Kiksusumi we work with only the best forgers and artisans and the STRATUS series represents this well. The quality of a knife depends not only on the type of steel but also the quality of the forging. Blades forged 100% in Tosa, Japan offers a superior blend of tradition and modern knife making than those made elsewhere. VG10 steel iscombines the performance of high-carbon steel with the convenience of a stainless steel. Simply dry after use and it won't rust. No need to oil blades. V10 steel is easy to sharpen and holds it edge better than other stainless steels.