Gesshin Stainless Set (180mm & 240mm)

Product Description Detailed Specs Measurements This set is discounted 25%, see price in cart. The Gesshin Stainless Wa-Series are exclusive for Japanese Knife Imports. We designed these from a sketch on paper all the way through to the final product. The steel is AUS-8 at about 58-59 HRC, so they will sharpen easily and have very good toughness (resistance to chipping). They are also relatively thin behind the edge, so they will move through food pretty easily, with very little wedging. The neck of the knives is a bit longer, helping to make the pinch grip a bit more comfortable. The handle of the Santoku is Octagonal Japanese Sakura and the Gyuto is round American Cherry, both with an inner copper ring for stability over time. They also come with a ho wood sayas, which feature a pin attached by a string to help prevent loss. We hope these knives serve you well. We think they will make great first Japanese knives, are good workhorses for home cooks and professionals alike, and will provide a very nice balance of cutting performance with ease of use and care. * These knives are sharpened prior to shipping. Knife Type: Santoku, Wa-Gyuto Steel Type: AUS-8 Stainless Handle Type: Octagonal Sakura and Oval Cherry Construction Type: Mono-Steel Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous Gesshin Stainless 180mm Wa-Santoku Handle Length: 125mm Handle Height: 26mm Handle Width: 21mm Handle to Tip Length: 198mm Heel to Tip Length: 180mm Width of Spine at Handle: 2mm Width of Spine above Heel: 2mm Width of Spine at Middle: 2mm Width of Spine 1cm from the Tip: 0.8mm Blade Thickness 1/2 way between the Spine and Edge: 1.4mm Blade Height at Heel: 48mm Weight: 133g Gesshin Stainless 240mm Wa-Gyuto Handle Length: 125mm Handle Height: 26.54mm Handle Width: 21.38mm Handle to Tip Length: 253mm Heel to Tip Length: 234mm Width of Spine at Middle: 2.05mm Width of Spine 1cm from the Tip: 0.80mm Width of Spine at Handle: 2.32mm Width of Spine above Heel: 2.08mm Blade Thickness 1/2 way between the Spine and Edge: 1.89mm Blade Height at Heel: 51mm Weight: 175g