The Imojiya line is known for their budget-friendly western series and premium Damascus patterned wa-handled blades.  Fitted to the blade is a gray Pakka wood handle that is built to last and gives this knife a solid, secure in-hand grip. The DSR-1K6 steel used in its construction has very high rust and corrosion resistant properties, however, you may find yourself needing to sharpen it more often than other stainless steels. This blade is excellent for those looking for their first Nakiri and cooks who are looking for a different blade from a conventional chef’s knife/santoku but still very useful in a kitchen for ingredient preparation.

A chef's knife ('Gyuto' in Japanese) is the most versatile blade that can handle almost anything in the kitchen. Their shape and often generous edge length mean that whether it's cutting small tomatoes or portioning a large roast, you can do it with one blade. Most cooks have multiple chef's knives and it is not hard to justify getting one more when it has so much utility.

Brand: Hitohira ひとひら 
Producing Area: Seki-Gifu/ Japan
Profile: Gyuto
Size: 210mm
Steel Type: Stainless Steel
Steel: Mono DSR-1K6
Handle: Pakka & Pakka Ferrule Octagonal
Total Length: 355mm
Edge Length: 206mm
Handle to Tip Length: 216mm
Blade Height: 46mm
Thickness: 1.8mm
Handle Length: 140mm
Weight: 152g
Hand Orientation: Right-Handed