Description
The Yaxell Super Gou Ypsilon 20cm Chef's Knife features a SG2 powdered stainless steel core clad in several layers of stainless steel, making this 193-layer premium knife exceptionally hard and sharp.This is an all-purpose knife crafted using traditional Japanese sword-making techniques and has a rating of 63 on the Rockwell hardness scale which means it will stay sharper for longer. With a curved blade enabling effortless chopping, and a beautiful Damascus pattern, this versatile knife offers a bespoke cutting experience ardent cooks will be hard-pressed to find elsewhere.Key Features:
- Go-to knife in any chef's collection and perfect for most cutting tasks from dicing and mincing fresh produce to carving and breaking down meat
- Knife comes with a custom Katana-inspired maple sheath
- Blade core is made of ultra-hard SG2 powdered stainless steel with a micro carbide distribution
- Core is clad by 192 layers of stainless steel, 96 layers on each side, creating a beautiful Damascus pattern on the blade for an exquisite look as well as added toughness and protection
- Blade hardness is approximately 63 Rockwell, which gives the knife edge exceptional strength and retention with no risk of chipping during normal use
- Knife is honed with a double bevel edge and hand-sharpened to 12-15 degrees on both sides for incredible razor sharpness
- Elegant black handle made of micarta, a water-resistant and highly durable resin and linen material, is contoured to rest easily in the hand
- Solid forged stainless steel end and bolster are seamlessly welded to the blade to provide a stable and comfortable grip
- Traditional Japanese Samurai family crest inlaid on the handle represents the multi-generational family of blade forgers who worked behind the success of Yaxell
- Hand-engraved Japanese characters on the blade stand for Super Gou, the samurai spirit
- Crafted in the heart of Seki, the Japanese capital for sword and knife-making for over 700 years
- Premium, sharp knife that suits both left and right-handed users
- Equip your kitchen with other top-end knives from the Yaxell Super Gou Ypsilon range