This NM line is made from forged VG-10 stainless steel with stainless Damascus clad. NM refers to the first two letters of the two makers responsible for the blade. The steel feels incredibly finely grained, and we found that it offers great edge at around #1000 - #3000, with maximum edge retention.
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: Echizen-Fukui/ Japan Profile: Gyuto Size: 180mm Steel Type: Stainless Steel Steel: VG-10, Stainless Damascus Clad Handle: Pakka Western Total Length: 305mm Edge Length: 180mm Handle to Tip Length: 185mm Blade Height: 43mm Thickness: 1.7mm Handle Length: 120mm Weight: 135g Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous