About This

• Sharpness that changes prep: most kitchen knives drag, tear, and bruise; this blade glides; forged and hand-inspected in Seki City, Japan by Satake Cutlery, the 69-layer Damascus blade is hardened to 61 HRC and factory-sharpened to 15 degrees per side; that combination produces a thinner, more precise cutting edge than standard German or European knives at 56 to 58 HRC; the difference is immediate from the first cut and lasts
• For cooks who have outgrown their current knife: this is for the home cook who knows bad tools are the bottleneck — and for the person buying a gift for someone exactly like that; ships in a presentation gift box for birthdays, Father's Day, Christmas, housewarming, and culinary school graduation; care is simple: hand wash, dry immediately, store dry — no oiling, no carbon steel anxiety
• Edge retention that outlasts your prep: the MVS10Cob Damascus core reaches 61 HRC, the same hardness range as premium VG-10 blades, because harder steel holds a finer edge longer; fewer sharpenings, more consistent cuts across an entire meal prep session; the 69 Damascus cladding adds resilience and corrosion resistance; stainless construction means no oiling, no rust anxiety; hand wash, dry, done
• Versatility that ends knife-switching: one 200mm (8-inch) blade handles the full range; julienned vegetables, sliced raw fish, broken-down chicken, minced garlic, chiffonade herbs, without reaching for a second knife; the gyuto-style profile is long enough for large proteins, precise enough for herbs and garlic; 4.5 cm (1.8 inch) blade height gives full knuckle clearance for fast, safe chopping; suitable for home cooks and professional kitchen use
• Balance that disappears in your hand: heavy knives tire the wrist and force grip pressure that slows prep; at 170g with a full-tang black pakkawood handle, this knife sits naturally at the bolster; no forward heaviness, no white-knuckling through long sessions; full-tang construction means blade steel runs the full handle length for rigidity and zero flex; moisture-resistant pakkawood stays grippy when wet; ambidextrous for right- and left-handed cooks; overall length 33.5 cm (13.2 inches).

Overview

• Blade Material : 69-Layer Aichi Stainless Steel
• Brand : Grumpy Dad CO
• Color : Aichi Chef
• Handle Material : Pakkawood
• Blade Edge : Plain