KYOKU Chef Knife - 8 Shogun Series Japanese VG10 Steel Core Hammered Damascus Blade Kitchen Knife - with Sheath & Case

The KYOKU brand, inspired by the honor and integrity of Japanese master bladesmiths, is on a mission to make high-end Japanese cutlery affordable for professional chefs and home cooks worldwide. Kyoku's passion for culinary creativity keeps them at the forefront of handcrafted cutlery.

The KYOKU 8" Chef Knife, part of the Shogun Series, is expertly forged from Japanese VG10 steel surrounded by 67 layers of Damascus steel and hammer-beaten to a custom wave pattern. Quenched, tempered, and hand-honed using traditional sharpening methods, this culinary weapon can be wielded with pride, as each blade is unique. Beloved by professionals for its ergonomic pinch-grip handle, the KYOKU 8" Chef Knife allows users to effortlessly slice through meat, fish, and vegetables.

The apex of modern Japanese cutlery, KYOKU knives are made of cryogenically-hardened VG-10 steel wrapped between Damascus steel folded 33 times, retaining an ultrafine edge and resisting corrosion to outlast the competition. In addition to the 8" Chef Knife, the KYOKU collection includes a 3.5" Paring Knife, 6" Utility Chef Knife, 7" Boning Knife, 7" Nakiri Knife, and 7" Vegetable Cleaver.

Each KYOKU blade is cryogenically treated using the traditional 3-step Honbazuke method, resulting in incredible hardness, flexibility, and corrosion resistance. The hollow-edge design ensures nothing sticks to the blade. Time-honored sword making methods give each Kyoku custom knife a unique appearance, resulting in a thinner, harder, and sharper blade than western knives. KYOKU blends ultramodern technology with ancient craftsmanship to create a scalpel-thin blade edge with powerful non-stick performance.

The KYOKU knives' exclusive appearance is accented by a hammer-beaten wave pattern that gives way to a traditional Damascus steel design. The ergonomic handles are artistically accented with an engraved mosaic pin, revealing the knives' luxurious identity. The full-tang construction, with the metal blade extending the entire length of the handle, allows the knives to withstand punishing daily use without sacrificing comfortable handling and balanced performance.

In addition to the Shogun Series, KYOKU offers the Daimyo Series, which includes a 6.5" Chef Knife, 8" Chef Knife, and 7" Santoku Knife, all made with Japanese 440C steel and rosewood handles.

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