This gyuto knife Tojiro F-518 has powdered high speed steel as core, clad by 13-chrome stainless steel. It is very sharp, excellent in wear resistance and edge retention. Reinforced laminated handle is very durable and tough, not easily deformed and strong against deterioration over time. Metal bolster is very hygienic and prevents stain and dirt from being accumulated between blade and handle.
Powdered high speed steel is made of processed high speed steel that is extremely hard and usually used for cutting metals. It processed by the way called Powder metallurgy (injecting into a mold and harden by rapid heating), which is one of the most superior method to refine metals. The atoms are uniformly in lines and the material is very minute. Blade made by being gathered the best advanced modern technology must provide you an amazing keenness and its sustainability, which may be the longest in Japanese knife industry. The keenness lasts much longer than you think and it is ultimate blade.
Tojiro Powdered High Speed Steel Series by 3 layers.Sticking to sharpness, the edge satisfies even professionals. Tojiro has more than 5 manufacturing process for edging on this series and are willing to spend a lot of time. Usually, durability is required for business-use, however, “Tojiro” have been pursuing the sharpness and studying edging and structure of a blade for a long time. This is one of a reason that many professionals use “Tojiro” as their favorite knife all over the world.