Tsunehisa ZA18 Nakiri, Pakka Wood handle,
The ZA-18 was specially developed by Osaka Clad Co., Ltd with Aichi Steel Corp to compete or even outperform VG10. It has similar chemical composition to the VG10, but contains higher Carbon (1.20 vs. 1.05), Chromium (18.0 vs. 15.5), Molybdenum (1.5- vs. 1.20) and Cobalt (1.80 vs. 1.50) for added hardness, durability and corrosion resistance. It is a San Mai clad construction with outer steel of AUS-2, that makes extra strong to bending and breaking.
A core of super sharp steel wrapped in a delightful Damascus contrasting finished cladding and offset with a full tang red pakka wood Western shaped handle makes this Nakiri a real all rounder in the performance and looks categories and it's one that from the moment you make your first cut will become a firm favourite in your kitchen.
Steel Type: ZA-18 (Stain resistant steel)
Blade Hardness: HRC 57-61
Blade Type: Double edged blade
Blade Length: 165mm (6.5")
Blade Height: 40mm (1.6")
Blade Thickness: 2mm (0.1")
Ferrule Material: Stainless Steel
Handle Material: Brown Pakka wood
Handle Length: 115mm (4.5")
Weight: 188g (6.6 ounces)