The TD SLD line is a perfect blade to get a taste of semi-stainless steel without the full maintenance headache, thanks to the stainless cladding that protects most of the surface area from rust, while you can enjoy the long edge life and sharpness of SLD steel. A chef's knife ('Gyuto' in Japanese) is the most versatile blade that can handle almost anything in the kitchen. Their shape and often generous edge length mean that whether it's cutting small tomatoes or portioning a large roast, you can do it with one blade. Most cooks have multiple chef's knives and it is not hard to justify getting one more when it has so much utility. Brand: Hitohira ひとひら Producing Area: Sanjo-Niigata/ Japan Profile: Gyuto Size: 210mm Steel Type: Semi Stainless Steel Steel: SLD, Soft Stainless Clad Handle: Walnut & Bird's Eye Maple Ferrule Octagonal Total Length: 365mm Edge Length: 215mm Handle to Tip Length: 230mm Blade Height: 47mm Thickness: 3.7mm Handle Length: 136mm Weight: 171g Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous