Isamitsu Abe White Steel No.1 Hammered Santoku 180mm Japanese Elm (pentagonal) Handle

DescriptionBorn in Paris in 1979. After 15 years of training as a kitchen knife blacksmith, he opened his own business in Sakuragawa, Ibaraki Prefecture in 2022. He strives every day to create what he thinks is the best kitchen knife.Specifications:Knife Type: SantokuSteel Type: White Steel No.1 (Carbon Steel, Rust Prone)Blade Hardness: HRC 60-61Blade Type: Double beveled bladeBlade Length: 180mm (7.1″)Blade Height: 54mm (2.1″)Blade Thickness: 2.7mm (0.1″)Handle Material: Japanese Elm (pentagonal)Handle Length: 130mm (5.1″)Weight: 181g (6.4 ounces)Use and Care– Do not attempt to cut, hit or chop frozen products or bones. The blade can chip or break.– Hand wash with warm water and towel dry.– Use a sharpening stone to maintain the sharpness of the blade.– Do not use a dishwasher to clean your knife.