Gyuto knife, ATS34 steel with stainless steel cladding, Tsuchime Migaki finish - Manaka Kisuke

SHAPE: Gyuto. Japan's answer to the chef's knife with a thinner profile. Gyuto translates to cow sword.

STEEL: ATS34. This is a Japanese powder steel produced by Hitachi. It is stainless and capable of taking an extreme edge. It’s also not too hard to sharpen.

FINISH: Tsuchime. This is a hand hammered finish that is not only beautiful but also functional. The small depressions stop food sticking to the knife. This finishes comes in many different forms from the traditional round hammer marks to more modern patterns.

HANDLE: Octagonal Ebony wood handle with one nickel silver spacer and black buffalo horn ferule

LENGTH: 300mm blade length.

MAKER: Manaka Kisuke

SAUNDERS SAYS: "This might too big for me. Size does matter"