Kazan SLD Wa Nakiri 165mm

Description We developed this new line of Kazan knives with a knifemaker in Niigata, Japan, using SLD steel. SLD steel was designed as a cutting steel and is known for its strength, toughness and excellent edge retention. Kazan SLD has an HRC of 60 - 62 and has the edge retention of a carbon steel knife as a stainless knife. Kazan SLD features a beautiful cross hatch pattern and hand fitted walnut wa-handles and each knife is finished on a series of stones for maximum sharpness out of the box. Kazan is made exclusively for Chubo. Why we love them: Carbon steel performance in a stainless knife at a reasonable price. About this shape Nakiri knives are the double edged Western style equivalent of a single-edged Japanese usuba knife. Thanks to their straight blade, nakiri are ideal for julienne, brunoise allumette an other precision knife cuts for vegetables. Also a great tool for cutting into very hard skinned produce like pumpkins and squash. * This product is not currently eligible for shipping to Australia. Specifications Handle material Walnut Blade length 165 mm (6.4") Thickness at spine 2 mm Thickness at tip 0.7 mm Hardness (Rockwell scale) 60 to 62 Edge / Bevel Double (50/50) Use & Care Handwash in warm water and towel dry Do not cut frozen foods Use a sharpening stone, not a honing steel, to re-sharpen your Japanese chef knives