Length Width Height Yamawaki Black Style Aoko Wa-Gyutou 210mm Recommended for Either a Junior Chef or Head Chef Old price: $235.00 Price: $225.00 After Discount: Qty: Add to cart Availability Out of stock Submit Subscribe Unsubscribe Email a friend Add to compare list Add to wishlist Details Sakai Akazawa’s Black Style line is comprised of “wa-knives”—those knives whose blade design originated in Western countries but that is equipped with a traditional, Eastern handle that is embedded with a buffalo horn bolster. The blade steels in this series vary from White Steel (WS) and Super Blue Steel (SBS). Both steels are high-carbon steels, and every blade steel has its high-carbon steel “sandwiched” in between two layers of stainless steel, thereby keeping the high-carbon steel in the blade from rusting and making the knives in this line of a “stainless” variety. Disclaimer: The edge of the blades in this line are prone to rusting because they are not “sandwiched” in between two layers of stainless-steel and are instead crafted solely from Super Blue Steel. They were purposefully made this way in order to improve the edge sharpness of the knives. Recommendation: The knives in this series are recommended for all line-cooks and chefs of all levels because they are easy to care for and are a very practical tool in a professional kitchen. Nonetheless, we recommend that those who purchase these knives enjoy working with Eastern handles as opposed to Western handles and have good sharpening skills. Specifications HRC: 60-61 Blade: Double Bevel Stain-Resistant Ability: No Blade Length: 8.2“ 210mm, 9.2” 240mm Handle Material: Magnolia Wood with Buffalo Horn Steel Type: White Steel #2 Style: Wa-Gyuto Classification: Black Style(Kurouchi) Cover: No Handmade details:★★☆ Condition: New