Sakai Takayuki Aonikou Blue Carbon Steel Chef Knife, 200mm (7.9") Sale & Clearance Items This is the smoothest many

This is the smoothest many people will ever need to use

use the hone regularly and you'll keep the edge in good shape for a long time before you need to think about doing any serious re-sharpening or real grinding and refinishing of the edge

Includes the pictured wooden saya (sheath) with ebony pin

We do NOT and have never imported or sold the cheaper (and much more fragile and less long-lasting) 1cm thick versions of these stones

Sakai Takayuki Aonikou Blue Carbon Steel Chef Knife, 200mm (7.9") Sale & Clearance Items This is the smoothest manySakai Takayuki Aonikou Blue Carbon Steel Gyutou (Chef Knife), 200mm (7. 9") If you already have a good stainless steel santoku or chef's knife but have been curious about a real "carbon steel" knife, this is a great option! It's a superb example of a knife made with a high end carbon steel, so it is VERY sharp, it keeps this sharp edge a long time, and it resharpens more easily than most stainless steels. The handle and blade are beautiful, well made,