Korin Nickel Damascus Gyuto with Black Micarta Handle 9"

SKU: HKR-DMGY-230
Size: 9" (230 mm)
$249.00

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Magnolia Wood Knife Sheath / Saya Cover for Chef Knife (Gyutou) 9.4" (24cm) $27.50
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Features

Style:Gyuto

Steel Type:Stain-Resistant Steel

Steel Material:V10 Nickel Stain Resistant

Classification:Damascus

Saya Cover:Not Included

Knife Bevel:50/50

Handle Material:Black Paper Micarta

Bolster Material:

HRC:60 - 61

Knife Weight in grams:239

Blade Width (Widest part of the blade) in inches: 2

Spine Width (Widest part of the spine) in inches:0.08

Handle Length in inches:5

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 Nickel Damascus
The Korin Nickel Damascus Line is one of Korin’s new line of Japanese Damascus knives. The elegant blade is constructed out of 33 layered steel with a V-10 steel. This line has gained popularity for its beautiful design, hard steel, stain resistant qualities and long edge retention. The symmetrical 50:50 double edged blade is suitable for both right and left handed individuals. It’s unique Micarta handle design allows the user to fully grip the handle. It's wider blade profile puts more emphasis on the rocking motion. This unique blade profile is also great for users transitioning from European style knives to Japanese style knives. The beautiful Damascus pattern resembles the mottling reminiscent of flowing water. Damascus blades hold a reputation for having a long lasting edge retention and capable of being sharpened to a sharp, resilient edge.
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.

Country of Origin: Japan