Sakai Takayuki Aonikou Blue-2 Carbon Steel Chef's Knife/Gyutou, 240mm (9.5") Naniwa Traditional Stones slicing and chopping is easily

slicing and chopping is easily accomplished with these perfectly balanced tools featuring a comfortable and nearly indestructible grip and razor-sharp hardened stainless steel edge

If you do a lot of sharpening

The handle is a octagonal (and so fine for right- or left-hand use) and made of natural walnut wood

and a beautiful natural horn bolster

especially German (Henckels

Sakai Takayuki Aonikou Blue-2 Carbon Steel Chef's Knife/Gyutou, 240mm (9.5") Naniwa Traditional Stones slicing and chopping is easilyIf you already have a good stainless steel santoku or chef's knife but have been curious about a real "carbon steel" knife, this is for you! It's a superb example of a knife made with a high end carbon steel, so it is VERY sharp, it keeps this sharp edge a long time, and it resharpens more easily than most stainless steels. The handle and blade are beautiful, well made, and expertly finished, with excellent overall fit and finish. A GREAT knife in a