Yoshimi Kato VG10 Etched Damascus Gyuto 180mm Ebony Handle CARBON The thickness of the stone

The thickness of the stone undoubtedly adds to the incredible long wear of these stones

clad in 25 layers of forged stainless damascus on each side

R2 is a type of PM steel (Powder Metallurgy) that is long regarded as the best all-rounder steel for kitchen knives

It is produced using Japanese Ubame oak trees in a special Bincho Klin at around 1000 degrees Celsius

Yoshimi Kato VG10 Etched Damascus Gyuto 180mm Ebony Handle CARBON The thickness of the stoneThis Yoshimi Kato VG10 Etched Damascus Gyuto 180mm is a double bevel chef's knife best fit for enthusiasts and professional chefs seeking precise geometry with an ebony handle. Forged in Echizen by certified traditional craftsman Yoshimi Kato, this blade features a VG10 stainless steel core clad in stainless damascus with an etched finish. The 180mm profile suits general purpose kitchen tasks including mincing, slicing vegetables, and cutting meat,