White 2 Iron Multi-clad Nakiri

179x77mm Nakiri or vegetable cleaver depending on how you define the difference! Blade is white 2 with mulit-layer iron cladding. Convex grind with thin edge and sharp distal taper for ultimate performance. Polished spine and choil with satin, hand polished bevels with some forge finish and etched to highlight the steel pattern. The cladding etches with a beautiful gradient of grey through the layers. The handle is stabilised curly Mango with heirloom aged brass bolster. Tech specs: Steel: Hitachi White 2 core with mulit-layer nickel and iron cladding Tested Hardness: 62 HRC Total length: 308mm Length of cutting edge: 179mm Blade height at heel: 77mm Handle length: 124mm Spine thickness - Above heel: 5mm Midway: 2.5mm 10mm before tip: 1.6mm Weight: 267g Please note this is a high hardness, keen edged high performance knife and as such care must be taken to protect the edge (i.e. please do not cut frozen foods). ***Prices include Tariffs for USA Customers. I will pay these to my shipping provider at time of posting.