Korin Tsuchime Hammered Damascus Gyuto 8.2"

SKU: HKR-TDGY-210
Size: 8.2" (210 mm)
ETA: End of March
$169.00

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Magnolia Wood Knife Sheath / Saya Cover for Chef Knife (Gyuto) 8.2" (21cm) $24.50
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Features

Style:Gyuto

Steel Type:Stain-Resistant Steel

Steel Material:V10 Steel

Classification:Damascus

Saya Cover:Not Included

Knife Bevel:50/50

Handle Material:Composite Burgundy Red Wood

Bolster Material:

HRC:60 - 61

Knife Weight in grams:181

Blade Width (Widest part of the blade) in inches: 1.8

Spine Width (Widest part of the spine) in inches:0.06

Handle Length in inches:4.75

General knife care tips and warnings

  • Never wash knives in the dishwasher
  • Stain-resistant knives are not stainless.
  • Improper care will result in rusting and chipping.
  • Please wipe knives dry after use to prevent rusting.
  • Western style knives sold at KORIN have significantly thinner blades than typical Western knives. Use of honing steels or sharpening machines may result in chipping.
  • We advice all customers to always use sharpening stones to sharpen or hone knives.

For more information, please check our page on sharpening tips.

About Korin Tsuchime Damascus 
The Korin Tsuchime Damascus Line is one of Korin’s line of Japanese Damascus knives. This line features a unique and beautiful “tsuchi-me” (hammered texture) on the blade, paired with an elegant burgundy red synthetic wood handle and a V-10 steel core, which makes it popular both for professionals and as gifts. Each hand finished hammered Damascus blade is specially customized by Korin to fit professional needs. Damascus blades hold a reputation for having a long-lasting edge retention and capable of being sharpened to a sharp, resilient edge. The symmetrical 50:50 double-edged blade is suitable for both right and left-handed individuals.  
About Korin 
Drawing from a tradition of Japanese craftsmanship and meticulous attention to detail, the collections at Korin showcase exceptional sharpness and time-tested durability. We are dedicated to bringing the highest quality Japanese knives to your kitchen, so you can experience the unparalleled quality of Japanese craftsmanship in your home or restaurant.
Purpose of Gyuto 
The Gyuto is a versatile chef's knife. It can be used for cutting meat, fish and vegetables, making it suitable for preparing Western cuisine. Lightweight and thin, Japanese chef knives have a sharper blade and maintain their sharpness longer than most other chef knives.  

- As seen on Restaurant Hospitality: Cutting Edge, Nov 2018

Country of Origin: Japan