Hitohira Futana Gyuto (Chefs Knife) Kuro, Nashiji, 180mm: Damascus Steel these knives deliver the kind

these knives deliver the kind of cutting performance you normally expect from knives much higher in price

and craftsmanship

The construction features a Hitachi Aogami (Blue) #2 steel core

This knife has a beautiful Tsuchime (hammered) finish to the knife as well as Damascus cladding

Non- stainless knives are some of my favorites

Hitohira Futana Gyuto (Chefs Knife) Kuro, Nashiji, 180mm: Damascus Steel these knives deliver the kindHitohira Futana Gyuto (Chefs Knife) Kuro, Nashiji, 180mm: A lot of knives that have a Kuro (black) finish are often soft iron clad. They have no corrosion resistance and may rust easily if mistreated. This knife is stainless clad but still has a super blue steel core meaning you get the best of both worlds. A High carbon cutting edge and some corrosion resistance on the outside. The Super Blue core (Aogami super) is a high carbon steel renown as one