Gyuto 245mm Shirogami #1 Wrought Iron Clad Ku Kasumi Kiritsuke The handle is made from

The handle is made from a beautifully figured piece of Macassar ebony

A 130mm Nakiri vegetable knife from Jim Dobblers Wabi Sabi line

The black bog pairs very nicely with the forged black finish on the blade

but the original Damascus or crucible steel (Wootz)

Gyuto 245mm Shirogami #1 Wrought Iron Clad Ku Kasumi Kiritsuke The handle is made fromShirogami #1 clad in ancient wrought iron, finished with a rustic black kurouchi and a lovely hazy kasumi polish. Simon's forged geometry is very impressive, shallow flat ground bevels with the blade narrowing towards the spine for a improved cutting performance. Premium fit and finish remains the focus with a beauty that is more than just skin deep. A pure steel with amazing edge qualities, the shirogami #1 steel blade is ground on a water wheel for