JCK Natures Raiun Series RD-4 Nakiri 165mm (6.4 inch)

“RAIUN雷雲”, that means " Thundercloud” in Japanese. Like Thundercloud, the JCK Raiun has vivid and good impact of the beautiful Damascus blade and matching dark color of Red-Sansaldwood handle. Raiun knife has a beautiful layers of Damascus blade which is slightly Up-Swept blade shape for fine grip and efficient cutting process. This knife features a hand sharpened and hand honed VG-10 Damascus stainless steel blade (HRc. 60-61. 50/50 symmetrically ground double beveled edge). Raiun knife has Oval shape of Red-Sandalwood handle with black pakka wood ferrule. The Nakiri is a double bevel edged knife that is rectangular in profile and has a tall, thin blade. It is popular throughout Japan and is often used by home cooks for quickly and efficiently chopping, slicing or mincing vegetables and fruit. It is becoming increasingly popular with vegetarians. Specification Knife Model: JCK Natures Raiun Series Nakiri Blade Material:  VG-10 Damascus Rockwell Hardness (HRc): 60 to 61 Blade Grind and Edge Shape: Double Bevel Edge 50/50 Handle Material: Oval Shaped Red-Sandal Wooden Handle with Black Pakka Wood Ferrules Saya Included: No.    Nakiri 165mm (6.4")  Cutting edge length: 160mm (6.2") Total Length: 305mm (12.0") Blade Thickness: 2.4mm (0.09") Blade Width: 51mm (2.0") Handle Length: 125mm (4.9") Total Weight: 170g (5.9oz)      About Left Handed Version This knife comes with 50/50 double bevel edge geometry for both right and left handed use. For your information, Japanese Kitchen knives are generally designed for right hand use with a slightly thicker and rounded grinding on the right side blade and a less rounded (almost straight flat) grinding on the left side blade. However, both right and left hander can use the knives that have double bevel edge sharpened 50/50 without problems.   Instructions & Maintenance We believe quality and performance of Japanese knives are best in the world and hope you enjoy fine craftsmanship and spirits from your new knife. With proper cares, every Japanese knife can be your special cooking partner for long time.   Important This is the Stainless steel blade kitchen knife, which has good rust resistance for easy maintenance. However even stainless steel blade kitchen knife has rust situation if you leave it with wet condition.   Before starting to use the knife, please wash it with water for cleaning up. Please do not put this knife in the dishwasher, please hand wash. Please do not leave this knife in water or wet condition for long time. After using, please hand wash it and wipe it clean and dry with soft clothes. (Includes bolster and handle part) This is an extremely sharp knife. Please use special cares in using and storing it. Unlike German made knives, Japanese knife blades are ground to thin cutting edge for sharper cutting and easier re-sharpening. Please protect the edge from hitting hard materials to avoid chipping or cracking. Please do not use it to cut bone or frozen foods, hard foods such as lobster and crab which have hard surface. We recommend re-sharpening the knife using Japanese whetstones, when it gets dull.