Damascus Japanese Kiritsuke Sheath:Knife Only where the bark attaches to

where the bark attaches to the tree and filled it in with epoxy

it'll hold up well for durable use on any wood or plastic cutting board

I've specifically featured the live edge part of the handle

it'll hold up well for durable use on any endgrain or plastic cutting board

It's such a hard dense wood and polishes so well

Damascus Japanese Kiritsuke Sheath:Knife Only where the bark attaches toA Kiritsuke is a must have for any kitchen. Similar to my Gyuto blade, this Japanese blade is designed for slicing, however the slightly taller (1. 9" 44mm) height of the blade lends well to chopping and dicing while giving better knuckle clearance to larger hands. Furthermore, the finer tip allows for fine detail work. The end result is a versatile and reliable blade that will elevate every cook's experience. My Kirisuke features a long, 9" or 230mm