160mm Ittetsu VG10 Damascus Petty Utility Wa Handle
160mm Ittetsu VG10 Damascus Petty Utility Wa Handle
The blades are damascus-clad VG10 high-carbon stainless steel manufactured by Yaxell in Seki City Japan.
The hammered pattern on the blade reduces the overall flat surface area which aids in preventing food from sticking to the blade.
HRC ~60-61
The handles octagonal pakka wood, brown with black ferrule.
Etsu Knives is located in Echizen Fukui prefecture
Location: Echizen, Japan.
Line: IWZ
Construction: San mai
Edge Steel: VG10 (HRC ~62)
Cladding: Damascus Stainless Steel
Finish: Migaki Tsuchime
Edge Grind: 50/50 (Double Bevel)
Handle: Octagonal pakka wood, brown with black ferrule.
Weight: ~100g
Blade Length: 160mm
Overall Length: ~290mm
Thickness at Heel: ~2mm
Blade Height: ~34.4mm
This is a food prep knife designed for users who value excellent sharpness and edge retention.
The best sharpening tools for Japanese knives are leather strops and fine whetstones.
Japanese chef knives are brittle and are designed for cutting soft tissue foods. High Carbon steel chef knives can rust if not kept dry.
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***A Note On 2025 Tarriffs for U.S. and International Customers***
Beginning April 5, 2025, Japanese imports entering the U.S. will be subject to a 10% tariff, increasing prices for domestic customers of District Cutlery.
International customers may face additional customs charges, including local VAT and duties with applicable fees, potentially remitted to regulatory authorities on their behalf to ensure compliance. These tariffs may effect costs until further notice.
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I was promptly greeted by Warren, who was working on something. I discussed purchasing a new chef knife plus getting three other knives sharpened. After some discussion, Warren facilitated an agreement resulting in me taking my new knife with me, leaving the other three, he would sharpen and mail, free of charge, to my home in West Virginia.
I was in Washington DC visiting my son. I had purcahsed a larger chef knife, my first ever, from District Culery, several years ago. I didn't want to get the knife sharped at home, so I brought the knife with me, with two other Cutco knives, to your shop to be sharpened. I am most pleased with your service
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