• This bundle includes 2 items. One 8” chef knife, one 9” gyuto chef knife.
• The 8 inch chef's knife is a multi-purpose knife with a wide and curved blade, which can be used for cutting meat, fish and vegetables. It has a hard, super-sharp blade and an octagonal wooden handle that's extremely comfortable and feels secure in the hand. The blade is beveled to a very thin, very acute angle, which makes it extraordinarily sharp.
• The 9 inch kiritsuke knife is a traditional style Japanese kitchen knife. This double bevel kiritsuke is a variation of the gyuto knife with a kiritsuke-style edge. It is a very versatile knife that can be used to perform many of the tasks normally done with a gyuto. This knife is best used for chicken, fish, herbs, vegetables etc.
• The steel core of the knife was made of 9Cr18MoV. This is a high carbon chromium bearing steel that is corrosion resistant. It is steel that is known to keep its cutting edge and has good corrosion resistance. Blades made from this grade of steel are also easy to sharpen. 9Cr18MoV is one of the most popular knife steels in the world and is a great value in terms of price and quality.
• The octagonal handle of these knives was designed to incorporate traditional Japanese crafting techniques. This kind of knife handle style is usually used by Japanese advanced sashimi knives, which has complex technology and high technical and artistic value.