Jikko Nihonko Japanese Carbon Steel Gyuto Knife Gyuto 270mm (Honbazuke hand-honed edge)

Our Jikko Honbazuke Knife Collection Is Crafted With The Utmost Attention To Detail. Featuring Five Sizes, The Knives Boast A Traditional Honbazuke Hand-Honed Edge That Is Ready To Use. The Double Edged Blade (Asymmetric Bevel 80/20) Is Made Of Reactive Carbon Steel, Giving The Blade An Exquisite Finish. To Keep Your Knife Looking Its Best, Hand Wash It After Each Use And Make Sure To Dry It Carefully. If It Is Not Washed And Dried Properly, It May Rust Or Discolor. The Jikko Honbazuke Knife Collection Is The Product Of Over A Century'S Worth Of Tradition And Expertise. It Comes From The Artisans Of Sakai City, A Region Of Japan That Has Been Renowned For Its Knife-Making Skills Since The 16Th Century. The Company, Sakai Jikko, Was Established In 1901 And Is Now Helmed By The Fourth Generation Of The Jikko Family, Young President Toshiyuki Jikko. The Six Craftsmen At The Company Strive To Create Knives That Are Of The Highest Quality And Are Believed To Supply Nearly 90 Percent Of The Knives Used By Professional Chefs In Japan.