[General Features]
*** Developed as the brother of the globally popular "GOU", the JAPAN LIMITED Version are offered exclusively on the Japanese domestic market in response to Japanese quality-demanding customers' expectation. We highly recommend you to check the high quality "YO-U" series.***
The Yaxell GOU 101 knife is quite high quality knife, extremely sharp, hard, and durable for top-professional use.
The 101 Layers SG2 and it's beautiful design must impress you by the details of it's well calculated, meticulous design.
Japanese SG2 Micro Carbide powder stainless steel is enveloped by 50 layers on one side with soft and hard stainless steel.
The powdered steel contains a lot of carbon and has an unprecedented hardness of approximately 63 Rockwell.
[Special Production Process]
Yaxell blades are heated in a kiln to a very high temperature and then ice-hardened.
They are then tempered again at a high temperature to make the blade strong, durable and corrosion-resistant for long-lasting performance.
[Handle]
The handle is so easy to grip and it's weight is very well balanced.
It is constructed of FDA approved black canvas-micarta, an odorless, enormously durable material made of resin and linen that will last decades.
The end of the handle is stainless steel, which gives the knife outstanding stability.
[Product details]
- Manufacturer : YAXELL CORPORATION (JAPAN)
- Blade Steel Type : 101-Layered Damascus SG2 (Super Gold 2 or R2) Micro Carbide Powder Stainless Steel Core
- Hardness Rockwell C scale : approx. 63
- Handle Material : Canvas Micarta with Stainless Bolster
- Knife Type : Santoku Knife
- Blade Length : 125mm (4.9in.)
- Blade Edge : Double edged (50/50 balanced, available for both left and right-handed)
- Brand NEW
- Made in JAPAN
*** The images in this page are of the sample products. Color, weight, pattern and size may differ because each product is handmade.
*** Please be noted that it may take a few months to restock if the item should not be available, because this series is made-to-order by skilled blacksmiths.
[About Yaxell]
Yaxell - TOP quality brand in Japan since 1932 by YAXELL CORPORATION, combining the best of advanced technology
with unsurpassed Japanese blade knowledge and expertise handed down from generation to generation for centuries.
Manufacturer recommends sharpening with the Yaxell knife sharpener, a Japanese water stone, or a diamond steel honed for sharpening.
Most of countries in the world is likely to be available for our shipment. We have a lot of delivery experience to the listed countries.
FedEx and EMS(Japan Post) are now available for Faster and more Secure delivery for your country.
Please check the expected delivery time >> JapanPost | FedEx | DHL
- The tracking number by Japan Post can be traced in a few days after shipment in a web site as follows,
"https://www.track-trace.com/post" or "here"
- The tracking number by FedEx can be traced in a few days after shipment in a web site as follows,
"https://www.fedex.com/en-jp/home.html"
- Please be noted the following in advance, because FedEx has a few requirement in some countries.
(1) In the U.S. and Canada, delivery to any PO Box is unavailable by FedEx. If your address contains PO Box, we may ship through Japan Post.
Or "FedEx Ship Center" can substitute for "PO Box" to pick up your parcel. Check your nearest Center and use the address when ordering items.
(2) In Russia, delivery to any personal address is often unavailable. If your address is not enterprise, we may ship through Japan Post.
(3) FedEx Express (Connect Plus) is available to countries listed by FedEx, alternative to FedEx Priority & Economy shipping services.
If it gets available to your country, FedEx Express is autonatically applied to the shipping service of your order instead without prior notice.
(4) If you select one of FedEx shipping services, we may ship your order by an equivalent service such as DHL Express for certain reasons.
- The tracking number by DHL can be traced in a few days after shipment in a web site as follows,
"https://www.logistics.dhl/jp-en/home.html"
- Please be noted the following in advance.
(1) In the U.S. and Canada, delivery to any PO Box is unavailable by DHL. If your address contains PO Box, we may ship through Japan Post.
(2) In Russia, delivery to any personal address is often unavailable. If your address is not enterprise, we may ship through Japan Post.
(3) If you select DHL Express, we may ship your order by an equivalent service such as FedEx Priority or FedEx Express for certain reasons.
