2576 8" Slicing Knife SAMURAI ITTOSAI 20 Cm(steel AUS-8) The gastronomic or slicing knife is an excellent cutting aid. The blade is very thin and flexible which makes it easy to cut meat and fish into fillets. It is also very handy for making carpaccio, like beef or salmon. The long and narrow blade makes it easy to achieve thin, perfectly straight slices. Resistant to corrosion and durable thanks to the special technology of cold hardening the metal to the optimal level of 58 HRC on the Rockwell scale. The blade is made of high-carbon Japanese AUS-8 steel, this steel is very durable and holds sharpening perfectly. The knife is hand sharpened on a 6000 grit water stone for perfect sharpness. Perfect cutting angle thanks to the sharpening of 15-17 degrees per side. The handle of the knife, according to the Japanese canons, is made of natural wood and requires gentle handling. The packaging, made of premium textured cardboard with silver embossing, will not leave indifferent any true connoisseur of high quality knives. High carbon steel - don't leave it wet for long! We recommend using a sharpening stone for sharpening. After sharpening, rinse with water and wipe dry immediately with a clean cloth. Do not wash in the dishwasher. Please follow the care recommendations and the knife will last you a long time. This product complies with all safety and hygiene standards