Yaxell Gou Slicing Knife 150 mm, Art. 37016

The Yaxell Gou slicing knife, 150 mm, Art. 37016, belongs to the Japanese Gou knife series and is designed for neat, precise slicing of food in school, kindergarten and hospital kitchens. The blade is forged from Damascus steel: a high-carbon SG2 steel core is wrapped in multiple layers of metal (101 layers), giving the blade its characteristic wavy pattern and added edge durability.

Blade length is 150 mm, overall knife length is 285 mm. Blade hardness on the Rockwell scale is 63 HRC, with a 15° sharpening angle. The handle is made of black Micarta canvas — a dense composite material resistant to moisture and frequent washing, which matters for a tool used daily in a food service environment.

Features

• Damascus steel, Gou series, 101 layers.
• SG2 steel core.
• 63 HRC hardness on the Rockwell scale.
• 15° sharpening angle.
• Blade length 150 mm, overall length 285 mm.
• Black Micarta canvas handle.
• Purpose — slicing knife.

Specifications

The long, narrow blade of a slicing knife is well suited to cutting cooked and roasted dishes, vegetables and fruit into even portions — a task that comes up daily on the menu of an educational or medical institution's kitchen. Caring for a Damascus steel blade means washing it by hand right after use, drying it thoroughly and storing it separately from other kitchen tools in a dry place, which helps prevent corrosion. Sharpening should be done with equipment matched to the blade's stated sharpening angle so as not to disturb the geometry of the cutting edge. Following these care practices for Japanese steel helps keep the blade sharp and extends the knife's service life under regular daily use in an institutional kitchen.