Sakai Takayuki Aonikou Blue Carbon Steel Santoku, 180mm (7") Moritaka Knives Tempered to 58 Rockwell

Tempered to 58 Rockwell

and 76mm wide

and the edge is very sharp and precisely ground and finished

Classic professional-grade long carving knife

Sakai Takayuki Aonikou Blue Carbon Steel Santoku, 180mm (7") Moritaka Knives Tempered to 58 RockwellIf you already have a good stainless steel santoku or chef's knife but have been curious about a real "carbon steel" knife, this is for you! It's a superb example of a knife made with a high end carbon steel, so it is VERY sharp, it keeps this sharp edge a long time, and it resharpens more easily than most stainless steels. The handle and blade are beautiful, well made, and expertly finished, with excellent overall fit and finish. An excellent knife