180mm ZA18 Japanese Santoku Chef Knife- Blue Turquoise

Knife Style: Santoku
Blade Length: 180mm
Blade core Material: ZA18
Blade outer layer: Stainless/Nickel Damascus 
Bevel: Double
Bolster: Matching handle
HRC: 61-62

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These knives are produced in Seki City in Japan and feature a newly developed, extremely durable, high carbon stainless steel ZA18 core. Combined with 69 layer clad Damascus construction, it gives exceptional sharpness, edge retention, durability, and ease of sharpening.  The blades are polished damascus clad ZA18 Japanese steel. ZA18 was designed to outperform VG10, and has similar characteristics to N690 steel.

**Gemstone composite Info**
The Gemstone handles are made of 80% real stone dust mixed with acrylic resins to form a corian like material which is very hard and waterproof that simulates the natural stone.