Sakai Takayuki Aonikou Blue-2 Carbon Steel Santoku, 180mm (7") WC The perfect companion to a

The perfect companion to a Santoku or Chef's knife

versatile knife with slim blade and plain edge: it's everything you want in a classic paring knife shape

with chromium and tungsten for increased toughness and durability (making it somewhat less fragile than the "white" steels for example)

New felt-lined Wusthof Blade guard for for wider blades like Cook's Knives and Santokus with blades up to 8" in length

Check YouTube for examples of Japanese chefs preparing whole fish with a knife like this

Sakai Takayuki Aonikou Blue-2 Carbon Steel Santoku, 180mm (7") WC The perfect companion to aSakai Takayuki Aonikou Blue 2 Carbon Steel Santoku, 180mm (7") If 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