BLACK GHOST 24cm Kiritsuke Gyuto Chef Knife - Hiba Ebony Wa Handle - Kurouchi G3

BLACK GHOST 24cm Kiritsuke Gyuto Chef Knife - Hiba Ebony Wa Handle - Kurouchi G3 Super Carbon Steel [ 9.5” / 24 cm] + Saya * use Right or Left Handed * includes magnolia wood saya + pin BLADE:  G3 Super Steel (High Carbon Semi-Stainless) FINISH:  Kurouchi HANDLE:  Hiba - Ebony Octagonal COLLAR: Ebony HRC: 60-61 FORGING:   Hongasumi by 1st Rank Dentou Kogeshi Craftsman ENGRAVING: Kikusumi Logo engraved onto the blade ORIGIN: 堺 Sakai Japan WEIGHT: 215g / 7.6 oz BLADE LENGTH: 24 cm / 9.5” OVERALL LENGTH: 39 cm / 15.41” BLADE HEEL THICKNESS:  4 mm BLADE HEEL HEIGHT:  4.5 cm / 1.8" Kiritsuke Gyuto For cooks who searching for a chef knife that is minimalist in design and functionally extraordinary, the BLACK GHOST Kiritsuke Gyuto is the perfect choice.  At 24 cm length, BLACK GHOST blades are nicely weighted  for optimal control.  The 24 cm length offers more length for large ingredients yet is easier to handle and maneuver than typical large chef knives.  Professional chefs will appreciate how this knife improves work efficiency and consistency. BLACK GHOST Kiritsuke Gyuto chef knife handles everything from small to large foods. Kiritsuke gyutos are slanted and taper to a thin tip which make them perfect for scoring food like fish fillets, duck skin, eggplants and cucumber.  The extra weight of these knives make them superior for chefs looking for beautiful precision & control.  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 the ultimate chef knife in your kitchen this is it.   G3 STEEL Enjoy the superior edge retention and sharpness of a high carbon knife without the worry of rusting.  Next generation G3 steel features the most recent advancements in metallurgy.  Designed for the most demanding, high paced kitchen environments G3 eliminates the hassle of treating your knives each day to prevent stains and oxidation.  With a hardness on the Rockwell scale of 60-61, they offer a rare combination of traditional Japanese high carbon knives with stainless steel properties. KUROUCHI STEEL Kurouchi refers to the speckled black finish on the upper section of the blade.  More than any other finish it reflects the true artisan process of knife making. JAPANESE CRAFTSMANSHIP Hongasumi forging means the blades are forged only by our master artisans and receive the highest level of detail in finishing.  Unmatched quality that can provide extra precision and preformance for demanding cooks and chefs. WA HANDLE Kikusumi BLACK GHOST knife is paired with our original Japanese wa Ebony & Hiba octagonal handle. Beautifully carved in an ergonomic octagonal shape that fits the hand comfortably and securely. Elevate your cooking with a handcrafted knife that forges beauty with performance together as one. SHIPPING INFO Please provide a telephone # for the courier to contact at the time of purchase. HANDLING We generally shipped your order within the next 1 to 2 business days. *We will deliver the products in stock immediately PRODUCT PHOTOS The picture showing on the item page is a representative image of the product. The product shipped will be similar but please be aware the actual color, pattern, shape and size may slightly differ from the pictures shown regarding items hand-made by the artists and made using natural materials such as wood. -- TAX & DUTIES -- Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are solely the buyer’s responsibility. Please check with your country’s customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying.