135mm Tojiro Gai VG10 Damascus Petty Utility Yo Handle

 

Tojiro knives are known for being one of the best values in high performance cutlery.

Its name “GAI” came from a Japanese word meant “armor” which is inspired by the handle.

Location: Niigata,Japan

Line: Gai

Construction: San Mai

Edge Steel: VG10(60 HRC)

Cladding: 36-Layer Stainless Steel

Finish: Etched

Edge Grind: 50/50 (Double Bevel)

Handle: Triple bolted Linen Micarta, Full-Tang

Weight: ~85g

Blade Length: 135mm

Overall Length: ~245mm

Thickness at Heel: ~1.99mm

Blade Height: ~28mm

Japanese chef knives are brittle and are designed for cutting soft tissue foods. High Carbon steel chef knives can rust if not kept dry.

The best sharpening tools for Japanese knives are leather strops and fine whetstones