Senzo 'Finest' SPG STRIX 210mm Gyuto

The Senzo 'Finest' line showcases SPG STRIX powder steel, a modern alloy with high hardness, making for excellent edge life. Despite its hardness, STRIX is fairly easy to maintain and re-sharpen. The blades have a hammered kurouchi finish on the cladding. Fitted with striped pakka wood octagonal handles.  Boxed. Made in Japan. Blade Material: SPG STRIX stainless steel Handle Material: Pakka wood with white fiber spacer Cutting Edge Length: 8.25" (210mm) Blade Length: 8.65" (220mm) Overall Length: 13.5" (343mm) Height at Heel: 47mm Thickness of Spine at Heel: 1.85mm Weight: 5.7oz (162) **Dry thoroughly after use. Left wet, stainless steel can dull quickly and develop pits in the edge.  **To avoid chipping, keep away from bones, frozen foods or other hard foods and pits. Suncraft has been producing knives and kitchen tools in Seki City, Japan since 1948, and their Senzo kitchen knife line perfectly represents their years of expertise manufacturing and modern design.