The KC-822 Minamo-Kaze Wa-Gyutou knife features a 63-layer damascus w/high carbon stainless steel core blade. The handle is composed of red wood with black micarta ring. The wa-gyutou knife is a Japanese-style chef knife. The style is distinguished by the lightweight octagonal handle and a shift to a heavier tip, which makes quick chopping and mincing through a variety of mediums possible. Use the wa-gyutou for meat, fish, herbs, and vegetables. Proudly made in Seki city, Japan.

The Minamo-Kaze Series:

Minamo-kaze is named for the beautiful scenery which occurs in nature when "a pleasant wave pattern is created on a calm water surface by a soft breeze". The blade is 63 layers of damascus w/Japanese high carbon stainless steel core, a high quality material proudly made in Japan. The high grade of razor-sharpness lasts a long time. The handle end is engraved with the Kanetsune Seki brand logo mark "Kumadori". The handles are made of red wood w/black micarta rings. These come in a classy wooden box and have a wooden saya sheath, showcasing a Japanese tradition.