**Imarku 8 Inch Japanese Chef Knife - Professional Kitchen Knife with SUS440A Stainless Steel Blade, Ergonomic Orange Handle - Perfect for Slicing, Dicing & Chopping - Ideal Gift for Home Cooks & Culinary Enthusiasts**

imarku Professional 8 Inch Chef's Knife for all of your seasons The imarku 8-inch gyutou knife is designed for professionals who include chefs,culinary experts, food caterers as well as an ordinary person.It is a multipurpose knife that is ideal for various tasks which include cutting, chopping, dicing and slicing vegetables, fruits, fish, meat and other products. It is also ideal for removing flesh from bones as well as pounding /smashing garlic. The knife is crafted using Japanese engineering and features a toughened stainless steel blade that measures 8-inches. This 2.3 mm thick blade consists of approximately 0.6%-0.75% carbon for added strength and durability. The length of the handle is 5 inches giving the knife an overall length of 13 inches. To ensure the knife won't rust/corrosion, the steel blade also consists of 16-18% chrome material. Well- built and Comfortable The combination of Japanese technology and quality materials lead to a high-quality and reliable knife for varied uses. This is further boosted by the Pakka handle which is very comfortable and doesn't slip easily. Strong and Durable The Japanese-made knife is strong and can be used in tough tasks. It will also maintain its toughness and functionality for a long time. User-friendly and Ergonomic The weight and size of the knife feels quite balanced and a user won't feel bogged down because of its weight. It also has good ergonomics that minimize the possibility of experiencing aches and cramps on the finger especially after long use. Versatile and Classy Being a multi-functional knife, the Imarku 8-inch chef's knife is suitable for most cutting applications in the kitchen. It is also quite classy thanks to its design and chrome-finish. IMARKU CARE FOR YOU * - It is not suitable for slicing through frozen foods as this may make the blade lose its sharpness. *- The knife isn't designed for use in a hot flame because this may make the protective finish to wear away and give the blade a permanent dull finish. * - The chrome-finish doesn't rust or tarnish easily and requires minimal maintenance. Also, cleaning the knife is as simple as washing with clean water and mild soap. * - Do not use your hand to test the hardness of the blade. * - Hand washing is recommended and not for dishwasher. About imarku imarku is a professional kitchen knife brand on the block manufacturing all kinds of knives and kitchen tools.We place an emphasis on quality craftsmanship, aesthetics and detail. imarku fastidiously crafted kitchen knives have been proudly produced for excellent performance,taking over 45 days from start to finish.The high-quality kitchen knives series are manufactured from SUS440A stainless steel ,Japanese steel with stunning beautiful yet comfortable pakkawood handle.All crafted kitchen knives are designed for professionals who include chefs, culinary experts, food caterers as well as an ordinary person,our aim is to enhance the experience of your culinary creation and have them becomes your best kitchen companion.

High-carbon stainless steel blade It is manufactured from high-quality stainless steel that maintains its functionality for a long time. And to boost its sturdiness, the steel contains 0.6-0.75 carbon. This makes it two times as hard as other knives in its class as they contain about 0.3% carbon

Multi-functional knife The gyutou knife is classified and designed to be multipurpose knife for professional applications .It cuts,dices,slices,chops and also cuts meat off bones. It comes with a HRC( Rockwell Hardness Scale) of 56-58 which makes it among the tough knives in its class

Ergonomic pakka handle To make it more professional and minimize any fatigue, finger numbness or aches after holding it continuously for an extended time the knife's handle is made from Pakka. This is material that originates from Africa and its known for its comfort; strength and stability

Ultra-sharp edge Sharpness is key to achieving the best cuts and this is evident in the knife's blade which is quite sharp and will remain this way even after tough tasks such as cutting tough meat or removing flesh from bones. The sharpness is further boosted by use of the latest German engineering

Corrosion and stainless blade In addition to carbon, 16-18% chrome is also included in the blade's metal composition. This gives its a glossy finish which will not tarnish even after using it for a long time, making it the perfect gift for Birthday gifts; Thanksgiving gifts; Halloween gifts and more