This knife comes with a coupon for complimentary re-sharpening of your knife (a $10-$16 value). We also extend the manufacturers warranty to discount repair of damage caused by the user.

Own a knife from the legendary factory of Takeshi Saji!

VG10 high carbon stainless steel clad in layers of stainless steel, copper and brass.

Rockwell Hardness 61+.

Handle: Octagonal rosewood with maple ferrule.

The best sharpening tools for Japanese knives are leather strops and fine whetstones.

Japanese chef knives are brittle and the blades can chip if not handled carefully. High Carbon steel chef knives can rust and corrode if not dried promptly and kept dry.