SETO Japanese Chef Knives: Damascus Forged Steel from World Famous Seki, Japan (I-5: 180m/ m: SANTOKU KNIFE)

Description

SETO Traditional Elite series knives are suitable for professional chefs who has been looking for fine Yanagiba or Deba hocho but less maintenance than traditional high carbon made hocho. ●BLADE STEEL : Forged VG-10 Stainless Steel Core / Damascus 33 Layers ●HRC : 60 ●HANDLE : Traditional D-Shaped, Red Sandalwood w/ Plywood bolster Quality blades of Forged Steel! Processing and fluorine coating and concave to fit the balance between the cutting edge and the handle of the knife features a black slip-Monaca very comfortable, very beautifully made wrought forging Damascus, fit is great-edge sharpness is outstanding slip. Seto knives have a long history in Japan. A company founded by a master sword maker, whose desire was to make the greatest living blades in his country. Yoshi Seto trained with the top sword makers of his day, and made a name for himself that is still known in present day Japan. Even though he is no longer alive, his company is still carrying on his tradition of making the best swords and knives possible, each which is made with beauty and elegance. Seto knives are high quality blades of forged steel sold at very affordable prices. Beautiful pieces for both professional chefs and cooks at home In Japan, metal forging is appreciated as art, rather than work. The forging of blades is an ancient technique that is still employed today. The process yields stronger products than does metal casting due to the constant beating of the metal.