Sakai Takayuki Grand Chef SP Uddeholm Swedish stain-resistant steel Petty-Utility Salmon 150mm SP Type III (Pearl) HandleSakai Takayuki Behind the Sakai Takayuki brand is 600 plus years of knife making history by skilled craftsmen of Sakai City, Osaka prefecture. Originally famous for the production of Samurai swords, the makers in Sakai take pride in their work and never compromise on quality. Specifications: Knife Type: Petty Utility Salmon Steel Type: Uddeholm Swedish stain resistant steel (Stain resistant steel) Blade Hardness: HRC 58 Blade Type: Double edged blade

Blade Hardness: HRC 63-65

Tsukasa Hinoura

They are one of the most respectable sharpening stone manufacturers based in Matsunaga

Handle Material: Burnt Oak (Mehakkaku)

Handle Length: 115mm (4

Handle Material: Wenge (Double Yellow Ring)

Weight: 319g (11

Steel Type: Silver Steel No

The teflon coating on the blade of this knife will scratch or show signs of wear after a while

Sei-N-GU210

Blade Thickness: 7mm (0

It is surprising to know that a Shapton #8000 grit stone gives a matte finish to the blade and the sharpness achieved is truly undeniable