Hatsukokoro Kujaku V-Toku-2 Gyuto 240mm Rainbow Damascus Finish PurpleThe Hatsukokoro Kujaku V Toku 2 Gyuto 240mm is a double bevel chef's knife featuring a rainbow Damascus finish and stainless cladding, best fit for enthusiasts and professional chefs seeking an artistic blade with thin geometry behind the edge. This 240mm gyuto profile serves general purpose kitchen tasks including mincing, slicing vegetables, and cutting meat. The blade features sanmai construction with a V Toku 2 carbon steel core and stainless

2mm spine at the heel and mid-section to 1

best fitting users seeking Sanjo geometry in a general-purpose profile

Material: waxed canvas with leather

This tapered handle profile offers a wider midsection for grip security during extended use

The Hikari line pairs this tool steel with a workhorse grind that is on the thicker side

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The blade measures 257mm in edge length with a heel height of 53mm

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The Nigara SG2 Tsuchime Matt Migaki Bunka 180mm Western Ironwood is a double-bevel general-purpose knife best fit for first-timers and professional chefs seeking a pointier Santoku profile with powdered stainless steel

This petty knife suits users who prioritise cutting performance and traditional carbon steel maintenance in a compact utility format

this knife combines a reactive carbon steel edge with stainless exterior layers