Korin Special Inox Black Handle Yo-deba

Korin Special Inox Black Handle Yo-deba 8.2" (21cm) - Right - The Korin Special Inox Black Handle knife was created to have all the features that a professional knife should have. They are high-performance and easy to maintain and re-sharpen, perfect for both home-use and professional-use. The special-grade AUS10 steel used in making these blades has a much higher carbon content than other stainless steel but also contains added stain and rust-resisting elements, making this knife cut and feel like a carbon steel knife. Each knife was made with sub-zero treatment making the steel very hard yet durable. The Rockwell scale for this knife is HRC 60 which gives the blade a longer sharper edge. The black handle is made of an easy-to-clean and bacteria resistant POM molded handle and topped with a stainless steel cap. With superior balance and a slightly weighted feel, these knives are comfortable in the hand and a pleasure to use.The yo-deba is the Western style version of the traditional Japanese deba. It is a heavy-duty butcher knife used for breaking down fish.Left-handed styles for this knife is not available.