Misono Swedish Carbon Steel Chef's Knife (Gyutou), 9.5-inch (240mm) - #113 Naniwa Professional Stones with chromium and tungsten for

with chromium and tungsten for increased toughness and durability (making it somewhat less fragile than the "white" steels for example)

an HRC 58 hardness stainless steel blade for a great balance between hardness for a super sharp edge and toughness and resilience for durability and ease of maintenance (as with all Wusthof knives

Shapton # 60315

Full bolster/finger guard for safety and protection

If you're wondering what the difference is between these and the Naniwa Chocera Pro series

Misono Swedish Carbon Steel Chef's Knife (Gyutou), 9.5-inch (240mm) - #113 Naniwa Professional Stones with chromium and tungsten forMisono chef's knife shape, for everyday all around use. Preferred by many serious home and professional cooks. Good heft for serious cutting, but still easy to handle. Top quality blade and construction in a classic shape like a good old German or French professional knife, only better. Super choice for people who want a single all purpose knife. Remember, these are Carbon steel, NOT stainless, so they can be fantastic performers, but the additional