Kikuichi Elite Warikomi Damascus Tsuchime 5.3" Utility Knife

his Kikuichi Tsuchime Damascus 5.3" Petty (Utility Knife) is ideal for cutting fruits, vegetables, and meat.

The clad construction has a VG-10 high-carbon stainless core and 8 layers of softer stainless steel on each side of the blade, creating the beautiful Damascus finish.

The hand hammered Tsuchime pattern makes every one of these knifes unique and prevents food from sticking to the side of the blade.

The result is a beautiful Damascus knife that holds the sharpest cutting edge with an easy maintenance.

Tsuchime Damascus knives are definitely Kikuichi’s bestselling items in the past a few years.

• 5.3 inch PETTY or Utility knife, suitable for cutting fruits, vegetables, and meat
• The VG-10 stainless steel cutting edge has 0.7-0.8% carbon for optimum edge retention and 13-15% chromium for stain resistance
• 16 layers of softer stainless steel (8 on each side of the core) create the beautfiul Damascus finish
• HRC 60
• The unique Tsuchime pattern is created first by hand hammering the layered metal, then tampering it with heat
• Compressed wood handle with 3 rivets for the optimum balance and durability
• Caution: Cutting frozen food or bone will damage high carbon steel knives
• No dishwasher, clean by hand and towel dry
• Made in Japan
• Lifetime Warranty