Kotodo Japanese Washi Paper Wrapped Tea Tin Canister - Long 100g (3.5oz) White Waves with Gold Outlines (#1) producing excellent sharpness with a

producing excellent sharpness with a smooth

AUS 8 is  reasonably priced and easy to resharpen in comparison to other stainless steels

Shapton Kuromaku #320

nickel damascus 64 layerBlade Hardness: HRC 60-61Blade Type: Double bevelBlade Length: 165mmFull Length: 300mmBlade Height (Heel): 50mmSpine Thickness(Mid): 2mmHandle: Red black plywoodHandle Length: 120mmWeight: 178g

AUS10 contains more carbon than AUS8 steel

Kotodo Japanese Washi Paper Wrapped Tea Tin Canister - Long 100g (3.5oz) White Waves with Gold Outlines (#1) producing excellent sharpness with aBlending traditional beauty with contemporary designs and patterns, the Kotodo Yu zen Washi Tea Canister is hand wrapped in traditional Japanese washi paper, made in Kyoto by skilled craftsmen for precision and quality. Perfect for storing Tea, Coffee, Spices, and other dried goods. Since 1910, Kotodo has been hand crafting tea canisters in Asakusa, Tokyo. Throughout the 114 years of their history they have been the leading manufacturer of high grade