KIKUICHI Warikomi Elite Damascus Tsuchime 9.5" GYUTO (Slicing) Knife

With a similar weight to many German knives this knife series is Kikuichi’s most popular among people who want a western handle and a Japanese blade. 17 layers of Damascus steel with a core of VG10. With its fine grain structure and great durability VG10 is one of the best modern stainless blade steels. Hand hammered (Tsuchime) pattern on the blade with the dimples providing an excellent aesthetic as well as the ability to easily release food that might stick to the blade.