Sukenari HAP40 Gyuto Chef Knife 240mm Rosewood

This is a food prep knife designed for users who value maximum edge retention and who can exercise great care to prevent the edge from chipping.

Blade: Stainless-clad HAP40 high carbon powdered stainless steel. HRC ~68!

The handle is octagonal rosewood with a buffalo horn ferrule.

The family behind the Sukenari Hamono has been making knives for sale since 1933 in Toyama Japan.

Japanese chef knives are brittle and are designed for cutting soft tissue foods. High carbon steel chef knives can rust if not kept dry.