Isshin Damascus VG10 Gyuto Chef Knife 210mm
Brand: Isshin Hamono
Type: Gyuto / Chef Knife (Double Bevel)
Blade Material: VG10 Damascus
Core: VG10
Blade Length: 210mm (8.2'')
Overall Length: 234mm (9.2")
Thickness of Spine: 2mm
Weight: 177g (6.2oz)
Blade Height: 45mm
Handle: Laminated Reinforced Wood
Made in Japan
The elegant wave pattern called the popular name "Sumi Nagashi" is one of the treasure which Japanese cutlery culture produced. Like a Japanese sword "Katana", the blade is made with softer and harder steel to layers. We Japanese call Suminagashi in English Damascus.
The shape of blade is called "HAMAGURI-BA" in Japanese. HAMAGURI means clam, BA means blade or edge. It smoothly cuts into ingredients and is an ideal shape has strength.
VG-10 (Cobalt Alloy Steel) is high-carbon stainless steel containing cobalt, hard. The material has excellent sharpness and abrasion resistance. So it spread between the professionals. It is developed and made by Takefu Special Steel Co.,Ltd. It's Japanese company.
If the entire blade is very hard, it is difficult to sharpen. If the edge is soft, it is dull, and the sharpness falls immediately. So the hard material is used in the center only, the soft material is used in the side. VG-10 is hard, so Ceramic sharpening stone is recommended for speedy sharpening.
Note: Don't twist edge, and don't cut and hit frozen foods or bones, the edge will be chipped or broken.