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Enso continues to pursue new possibilities for kitchen knives in the new era, and to work on maintaining and improving manufacturing technologies to produce the highest quality products.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cimg src=\\\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/S\/aplus-media-library-service-media\/602335d9-161d-4150-83b7-8438b23ab75f.__CR0,0,300,300_PT0_SX300_V1___.jpg\\\" class=\\\"aplus-img\\\" style=\\\"max-width:100%;height:auto;display:block;margin:0!important;padding:0!important;border:0;vertical-align:top;line-height:0;font-size:0;\\\" loading=\\\"lazy\\\" \/\u003e\u003ch5\u003eThe Blade\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eEnso HD blades are constructed of 37-layer stainless steel Damascus with a VG-10 steel cutting core for excellent edge retention. 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The enclosed full tang handle construction is seamless and ensures strength, durability and balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cimg src=\\\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/S\/aplus-media-library-service-media\/cef7cf7b-3210-4cd6-a8d4-f6cd7c72d3c3.__CR0,0,300,300_PT0_SX300_V1___.jpg\\\" class=\\\"aplus-img\\\" style=\\\"max-width:100%;height:auto;display:block;margin:0!important;padding:0!important;border:0;vertical-align:top;line-height:0;font-size:0;\\\" loading=\\\"lazy\\\" \/\u003e\u003ch5\u003eThe Edge\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeatures a double bevel (50\/50) edge for right or left-handed use, with a machine-pressed blade kanji. The first two Japanese characters of the kanji are Enso which means Harmony in Japanese. The last three characters are Nippon Sei, which means Made In Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eHandcrafted in Seki City, Japan by Expert Knife Artisans\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cimg src=\\\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/S\/aplus-media-library-service-media\/513c128a-6bd2-47a4-a154-59d549221e4c.__CR0,0,300,300_PT0_SX300_V1___.jpg\\\" class=\\\"aplus-img\\\" style=\\\"max-width:100%;height:auto;display:block;margin:0!important;padding:0!important;border:0;vertical-align:top;line-height:0;font-size:0;\\\" loading=\\\"lazy\\\" \/\u003e\u003cp\u003eEnso knives are made in Seki City, Japan, one of the most popular and renowned sword-making cities in Japan. 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Made in Japan.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003eEnso\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eColor\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003e37-layers VG10 Hammered Damascus Stainless Steel, Triple Rivet Black Micarta Handle, 61 Rockwell Hardness. Made in Seki, Japan. Includes sheath.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eHandle Material\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003eMicarta\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eBlade Edge\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003ePlain\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch4\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cdiv class=\\\"product-desc\\\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e The Enso HD Large 9.5-inch Chef's Knife is designed for slicing, dicing, and chopping a full range of fruits, vegetables, and more. 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Handcrafted in Seki City, Japan with a lifetime warranty. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch5\u003eProduct description\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cimg src=\\\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/S\/aplus-media-library-service-media\/e8f56589-2159-4b4d-b23d-f41d1b4ba866.__CR0,0,970,600_PT0_SX970_V1___.jpg\\\" class=\\\"aplus-img\\\" style=\\\"max-width:100%;height:auto;display:block;margin:0!important;padding:0!important;border:0;vertical-align:top;line-height:0;font-size:0;\\\" loading=\\\"lazy\\\" \/\u003e\u003ch5\u003eHandcrafted in Seki City, Japan\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eEnso handcrafts professional knives combining the best of advanced technology with the unsurpassed knowledge and expertise of traditional craftsmen. Continuing to pursue new possibilities for kitchen knives in the new era, Enso works on maintaining and improving manufacturing technologies to produce the highest quality products, handcrafted in Seki City, Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Enso HD Chef\u0026#039;s Knife is designed for slicing, dicing, and chopping a full range of fruits, vegetables, and more. With its curved belly, the Chef\u0026#039;s knife can be gently rocked through fresh herbs or spices to produce a very fine mince. Enso handcrafts professional knives combining the best of advanced technology with the unsurpassed knowledge and expertise of traditional craftsmen. Enso continues to pursue new possibilities for kitchen knives in the new era, and to work on maintaining and improving manufacturing technologies to produce the highest quality products.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cimg src=\\\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/S\/aplus-media-library-service-media\/602335d9-161d-4150-83b7-8438b23ab75f.__CR0,0,300,300_PT0_SX300_V1___.jpg\\\" class=\\\"aplus-img\\\" style=\\\"max-width:100%;height:auto;display:block;margin:0!important;padding:0!important;border:0;vertical-align:top;line-height:0;font-size:0;\\\" loading=\\\"lazy\\\" \/\u003e\u003ch5\u003eThe Blade\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eEnso HD blades are constructed of 37-layer stainless steel Damascus with a VG-10 steel cutting core for excellent edge retention. Every blade is heat treated to a 61 on the Rockwell scale and are hand ground to approximately 12° cutting angle with a hammered or sashimi finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cimg src=\\\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/S\/aplus-media-library-service-media\/2217f053-42d9-4b47-bf74-5030dc80480d.__CR0,0,300,300_PT0_SX300_V1___.jpg\\\" class=\\\"aplus-img\\\" style=\\\"max-width:100%;height:auto;display:block;margin:0!important;padding:0!important;border:0;vertical-align:top;line-height:0;font-size:0;\\\" loading=\\\"lazy\\\" \/\u003e\u003ch5\u003eThe Handle\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eAll Enso HD knives feature a black canvas micarta handle with three stainless steel rivets, bolster and end cap. The enclosed full tang handle construction is seamless and ensures strength, durability and balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cimg src=\\\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/S\/aplus-media-library-service-media\/cef7cf7b-3210-4cd6-a8d4-f6cd7c72d3c3.__CR0,0,300,300_PT0_SX300_V1___.jpg\\\" class=\\\"aplus-img\\\" style=\\\"max-width:100%;height:auto;display:block;margin:0!important;padding:0!important;border:0;vertical-align:top;line-height:0;font-size:0;\\\" loading=\\\"lazy\\\" \/\u003e\u003ch5\u003eThe Edge\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeatures a double bevel (50\/50) edge for right or left-handed use, with a machine-pressed blade kanji. The first two Japanese characters of the kanji are Enso which means Harmony in Japanese. The last three characters are Nippon Sei, which means Made In Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eHandcrafted in Seki City, Japan by Expert Knife Artisans\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cimg src=\\\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/S\/aplus-media-library-service-media\/513c128a-6bd2-47a4-a154-59d549221e4c.__CR0,0,300,300_PT0_SX300_V1___.jpg\\\" class=\\\"aplus-img\\\" style=\\\"max-width:100%;height:auto;display:block;margin:0!important;padding:0!important;border:0;vertical-align:top;line-height:0;font-size:0;\\\" loading=\\\"lazy\\\" \/\u003e\u003cp\u003eEnso knives are made in Seki City, Japan, one of the most popular and renowned sword-making cities in Japan. 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(240g)\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eAll Enso knives are handcrafted in Seki City, Japan with a lifetime warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003ctable class=\\\"product-overview\\\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eBlade Material\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003eJapanese 37-layer VG10 Hammered Damascus Stainless\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003eEnso\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eColor\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003e37-layers VG10 Hammered Damascus Stainless Steel, Triple Rivet Black Micarta Handle, 61 Rockwell Hardness. Made in Seki, Japan.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eHandle Material\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003eStainless,Stainless Steel,Steel\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eBlade Edge\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003ePlain\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch4\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cdiv class=\\\"product-desc\\\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e The Enso HD Large 9.5-inch Chef's Knife is designed for slicing, dicing, and chopping a full range of fruits, vegetables, and more. With its slightly curved belly, the Chef's knife can be gently rocked through fresh herbs or spices to produce a very fine mince. Enso has been crafting professional knives since 1932, combining the best of advanced technology with the unsurpassed knowledge and expertise of traditional craftsmen. Enso continues to pursue new possibilities for kitchen knives in the new era, and to work on maintaining and improving manufacturing technologies to produce the highest quality products. Handcrafted in Seki City, Japan with a lifetime warranty. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch5\u003eProduct description\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cimg src=\\\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/S\/aplus-media-library-service-media\/454b0ffd-7e7d-4f11-bd76-bf6c4e3dd694.__CR0,0,970,600_PT0_SX970_V1___.jpg\\\" class=\\\"aplus-img\\\" style=\\\"max-width:100%;height:auto;display:block;margin:0!important;padding:0!important;border:0;vertical-align:top;line-height:0;font-size:0;\\\" loading=\\\"lazy\\\" \/\u003e\u003ch5\u003eHandcrafted in Seki City, Japan\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eEnso handcrafts professional knives combining the best of advanced technology with the unsurpassed knowledge and expertise of traditional craftsmen. Continuing to pursue new possibilities for kitchen knives in the new era, Enso works on maintaining and improving manufacturing technologies to produce the highest quality products, handcrafted in Seki City, Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Enso HD Chef\u0026#039;s Knife is designed for slicing, dicing, and chopping a full range of fruits, vegetables, and more. With its curved belly, the Chef\u0026#039;s knife can be gently rocked through fresh herbs or spices to produce a very fine mince. Enso handcrafts professional knives combining the best of advanced technology with the unsurpassed knowledge and expertise of traditional craftsmen. Enso continues to pursue new possibilities for kitchen knives in the new era, and to work on maintaining and improving manufacturing technologies to produce the highest quality products.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cimg src=\\\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/S\/aplus-media-library-service-media\/5a674e34-4f67-414d-b607-4c11a9b5ce9b.__CR0,0,300,300_PT0_SX300_V1___.jpg\\\" class=\\\"aplus-img\\\" style=\\\"max-width:100%;height:auto;display:block;margin:0!important;padding:0!important;border:0;vertical-align:top;line-height:0;font-size:0;\\\" loading=\\\"lazy\\\" \/\u003e\u003ch5\u003eThe Blade\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eEnso HD blades are constructed of 37-layer stainless steel Damascus with a VG-10 steel cutting core for excellent edge retention. 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