Chroma Haiku Kurouchi KO-Yanagi Knife, 8 1/2-Inch, One-Size, Steel

The Karachi knife is, so far, the only knife that fully meets the strict requirements of the CHROMA inspectors for a TAKUMI knife without being manufactured in SAKAI. CHROMA HAIKU Karachi knives meet all the requirements of a TAKUMI knife. Upon delivery, the blade already possesses a breathtaking keenness, and, as with all TAKUMI knives, by regrinding with a good grindstone, its cutting capacity can be raised to a level that is practically unattainable for traditional kitchen knives. A "sandwich construction", produced with a core made from extremely hard, blue AOKO steel which is subsequently protected by softer layers of iron, makes it possible to achieve an optimal hardness of 61° HRC at the cutting edge. The Karachi knife owes its archaic character to its place of origin, the Tisa region in southern Japan. Product Features • Haiku Crouch • Black Forged • Blue Akan Steel • Original only when the falcon is present • Chef knives Product Information • Model Number: B09 • Dimension: 14 x 1.25 x 0.75 inches • Item Weight: 9.9 ounces • Shipping Weight: 9.9 ounces • Origin: Made in Japan