Tojiro Zen Black 7" Chef (Gyuto) 0.6223-033-X3 among the world's heaviest and

among the world's heaviest and densest woods

but utilizes three-layer san mai construction for strength instead of Damascus steel

Named for the traditional Japanese shortsword of the Kamakura period

combining Japanese AUS10 Damascus steel with European-style construction and a hexagonal

The Nakiyo Teak San Mai series is made for us by Tojiro in Tsubame

Tojiro Zen Black 7" Chef (Gyuto) 0.6223-033-X3 among the world's heaviest andTojiros Zen series is forged in Tsubame, Japan, and features the same design, chestnut handle, and fine craftsmanship as the premium Shippu series, but utilizes three layer san mai construction for strength instead of Damascus steel. Like the rest of Tojiros premium traditional lines, Zen is imported exclusively by Seattle Cutlery. Zen Black uses the same blade and handle as Zen but is treated with an anodized black oxide finish for additional