170mm Nakiri OB Wootz with Composite Handle Sujihiki The knife is nicely balance

The knife is nicely balance for a pinch grip and the balance point sits precisely on the Oblivion Blades

which you would find on a typical Japanese Gyuto

but still ample

pointed tip

sharp edge and robust

170mm Nakiri OB Wootz with Composite Handle Sujihiki The knife is nicely balanceA combination of elements makes Wootz steel interesting when it comes to knife making. Firstly, is its association with the origins of Damascus steel. The truth is that nobody really knows where Damascus steel came from or how it was originally produced. Today when we refer to Damascus, we are most commonly referring to pattern wielded steel, the layered steel produced by wielding various soft and hard steels together. Wootz steel refers to crucible