Yoshihiro Suminagashi Blue Steel #1 Kiritsuke Multipurpose Japanese Chef Knife Ebony wood Handle & Saya Chopsticks and Moribashi which protects the knife and

which protects the knife and enhances its appearance when not in use

The Blue Steel core is renowned for its exceptional sharpness and edge retention

which combines striking beauty with exceptional performance

where beauty and functionality coalesce in every blade

Yoshihiro Suminagashi Blue Steel #1 Kiritsuke Multipurpose Japanese Chef Knife Ebony wood Handle & Saya Chopsticks and Moribashi which protects the knife andOur handmade Yoshihiro Blue Steel Suminagashi knives are crafted with extraordinary skill by our master artisans, showcasing the most intricate techniques of forging, layering, and hammering. The core of Aoko Blue Steel #1, with a hardness on the Rockwell scale of 64, is expertly forged with iron to create elaborate finishes. The term Suminagashi, meaning "floating ink," refers to the beautiful marbled wave like patterns that stretch from the tip to