8 Inch Japanese Chef Knife, Hand Forged 440C Steel Blade
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This 8-inch Japanese chef knife brings traditional forge-crafted construction to everyday home cooking and professional prep stations. Designed with a versatile Kiritsuke-Gyuto profile, it delivers reliable slicing and dicing performance across proteins, vegetables, and herbs.
- Blade Material: Forged from high-carbon 440C steel with a visible 5-layer pattern for lasting edge retention and corrosion resistance.
- Heat Treatment: Achieves an HRC 58 hardness through a controlled 60-day process featuring precision quenching and nitrogen cryogenic tempering.
- Edge Geometry: Hand-sanded to a sharp 12-15 degree bevel per side that cleanly slices through tomatoes, boneless proteins, and root vegetables without crushing fibers.
- Handle Design: Constructed from moisture-resistant rosewood in a lightweight octagonal shape that offers a secure, ambidextrous grip and reduces wrist strain.
- Blade Thickness: Measures 2.3 millimeters along a consistent 8-inch profile, providing stable chopping leverage while remaining light enough for extended use.
- Surface Finish: Features a hand-hammered tsuchime texture along the flats to minimize drag and prevent thin ingredients from adhering during preparation.
- Cutting Style: Utilizes a Kiritsuke-Gyuto silhouette that transitions smoothly from fine dicing and mincing to broad push-cutting motions.
The balanced weight distribution and ergonomic rosewood handle allow for comfortable control during lengthy meal prep sessions. A consistently sharp edge preserves ingredient texture and natural flavors, while the anti-adherent surface speeds up repetitive chopping tasks. This makes daily vegetable prep, protein portioning, and herb trimming faster and more accurate across any kitchen setup.
| Vendor | Orveliq |
|---|---|
| Size | 8 Inches |
| Sku | B0B159TTRS |
| Barcode | 726084946057 |
| Weight | 0.77 lb |
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