Kanren 8" Chef's Knife - 54031-203 Kanren, which means “connection” in Japanese, is a collection that beautifully illustrates the union of German engineering with Japanese craftsmanship. This workhorse knife is designed to do everything in the kitchen, including chopping, slicing, and dicing.

Key Features

• F61 steel core protected from corrosion and chipping by 48 layers of stainless steel in a beautiful Damascus pattern.
• Blade is Honbazuke-honed by Japanese artisans.
• Curved bolster for optimal comfort and fatigue-free cutting.
• Beautiful black linen Micarta handle.
• Scalpel-like sharpness and extreme durability.
• Patented FRIODUR x2 ice-hardening boasts durability and a 61 Rockwell hardness.
• Handle length: 5.43".
• Made in Seki, Japan.
• The FC61 core is embedded in 48 layers of stainless steel which make up the unique Damascus pattern on the knife, protecting the blade from corrosion and chipping.
• The cutting edge is Honbazuke-honed in Seki, Japan, a three-stage grinding, sharpening, and polishing process that results in razor-like sharpness.
• With its curved bolster and comfortable black linen Micarta handle, this knife delivers the ultimate in ergonomic, fatigue-free cutting.