Eel knife, K5 carbon steel, kurouchi finish - Chopper King

SHAPE: Eel knife. While they're described it as an eel knife, they are perfect as a general use vegetable prep knife.

STEEL: K5 carbon steel

FINISH: Kurouchi. This rustic finish is achieved by leaving the forge scale on that forms during the knife's production. It not only looks great but gives some protection against rust.

HANDLE: Round wooden handle

SIZE: 85mm blade length, 40mm height at heel, 185mm overall length

MAKER: Chopper King, Taiwan

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