Kuro Hocho, Usuba, Vegetable Knife

The black forged skin in the upper part of the blade forms an interesting contrast to the Damascus structure in the lower part of the blade, which consists of a total of 31 layers. The cutting layer made of non-rustproof Blue Paper Steel with its high carbon content achieves extraordinary sharpness and edge life. The octagonal handle made of walnut wood is completed with a black laminated wood ferrule. Double bevel, hardness 64 HRC, not rustproof.