Hatsukokoro Ginyo Ginsan Damascus Gyuto 240mm Slicer While arguably the best flattening

While arguably the best flattening stone is diamond plates

While it is not extremely quick on modern alloy steels it does work extremely well on traditional carbon steels like the Hitachi Shirogami (White steel) and Aogami (Blue steel)

As an entry-level knife

The core steel is the most advanced powdered steel that Hitachi offers: the ZDP-189

Hatsukokoro Ginyo Ginsan Damascus Gyuto 240mm Slicer While arguably the best flatteningMeasurements 240 mm Weight 195 g Total Length mm Tip to Heel Length 240 mm Blade Height at Heel 53 mm Width of Spine Above Heel 2. 4 mm Width of Spine at Middle of Blade 2. 3 mm Width of Spine at about 1 cm from tip 1. 0 mm Steel: Ginsan Core with stainless damascus clad Hardness: HRC 0 61 Handle Design: K&S teak handle with black horn Ginyo is a Ginsanko Damascus blade with Tsuchime finish. Forged by master smith Yoshihiro Yauji of Takefu knife