Shizu Gen VG10 Hammered Black Finished Gyuto 240mm Brown Pakkawood Handle

Founded in 1960 in Seki, Shizu Hamono perfected a genuine kurouchi finish on stainless steel after two years of R&D, using no coats or dyes. Their Shizu Gen (玄) series—meaning both "black" and "expert"—features 33-layered Damascus steel with a VG10 stainless core. These knives combine sharpness and reliability with elegant yet durable wooden handles in the traditional "chestnut" shape. The hammer pattern on the blade prevents food sticking while cutting.

Specifications:
Knife Type: Gyuto
Steel Type: VG10 (Stain resistant steel)
Blade Hardness: HRC 60-62
Blade Type: Double edged blade
Blade Length: 240mm (9.4")
Blade Height: 51.5mm (2")
Blade Thickness: 2mm (0.1")
Ferrule Material: Black Pakka wood
Handle Material: Brown Pakka wood
Handle Length: 128mm (5")
Weight: 194g (6.8 ounces)

Use and Care
- Do not attempt to cut, hit or chop frozen products or bones. The blade can chip or break.
- Hand wash with warm water and towel dry.
- Use a sharpening stone to maintain the sharpness of the blade.
- Do not use a dishwasher to clean your knife.