Choyo Blue Steel No.1 Mirrored Finish Kiritsuke Gyuto Size:270mm Handle Length: 144mm (5

Handle Length: 144mm (5

Blade Type:  Double Edged Blade

these edge guards are much more forgiving and will not have a problem as long as your knife is shorter than its maximum blade length

This is also the reason why most people trust Japanese knives

The wooden handles protect against heat

Choyo Blue Steel No.1 Mirrored Finish Kiritsuke Gyuto Size:270mm Handle Length: 144mm (5Specifications: Knife Type: Kiritsuke Gyuto Steel Type: Blue Steel No. 1 (Carbon Steel, Rust Prone) Blade Hardness: HRC 63 64 Blade Type: Double edged blade Ferrule Material: Water Buffalo Horn Handle Material: Magnolia Weight: 148g (5. 2 ounces) Use and Care Do not attempt to cut, hit or chop frozen products or bones. The blade can chip or break. Hand wash with warm water and towel dry. Use a sharpening stone to maintain the sharpness of the blade.