Daruma Silver Steel No.3 Kiritsuke Gyuto 210mm Rosewood (Ferrule: Black Pakka Wood) Handle

Daruma Cutlery (Hirosaki, Aomori) A cutlery brand based in Hirosaki City, Aomori Prefecture After gaining experience at a specialty knife shop in Kappabashi, Tokyo, CEO Akihiro Furukawa honed his skills at Nigara Cutlery Forge, a long-established blacksmith in Aomori, before going independent. These knives are crafted by artisans who possess both a retail perspective and the skills of a traditional forger. Their appeal lies in their understated simplicity and ease of use, without resorting to extravagance. The brand name "Daruma" embodies the ideas of "achieve" (達) and "continue to hone" (磨). These knives are built on time honored traditional techniques and continue to be relevant to the modern era. They are a recommended choice for both your first authentic Japanese knife and your next purchase.

Specifications:
Knife Type: Kiritsuke Gyuto
Steel Type: Silver Steel No.3 (Stain resistant steel)
Blade Hardness: HRC 59-61
Blade Type: Double beveled blade
Blade Length: 210mm (8.3")
Blade Height: 51mm (2")
Blade Thickness: 2mm (0.1")
Ferrule Material: Black Pakka wood
Handle Material: Rosewood (Ferrule: Black Pakka Wood)
Handle Length: 130mm (5.1")
Weight: 170g (6 ounces)

Use and Care
- Do not attempt to cut, hit or chop frozen products or bones. The blade can chip or break.
- Hand wash with warm water and towel dry.
- Use a sharpening stone to maintain the sharpness of the blade.
- Do not use a dishwasher to clean your knife.