Sakai Takayuki 33-Layer Damascus Damascus Sujihiki Slicer/Carving Knife, 240mm / 9.5" Wusthof Meat Cleavers as they are still very

as they are still very high quality but are more forgiving of the cycle of wet/dry and extreme temperature and humidity changes in our climate

165mm Wooden handle

One of the finest slicers made by Wusthof

this one has more angular (squared) profile tines

Forget those tiny 8" steels that come in "sets" -- this serious 10" length is good for even a large chef's knife

Sakai Takayuki 33-Layer Damascus Damascus Sujihiki Slicer/Carving Knife, 240mm / 9.5" Wusthof Meat Cleavers as they are still veryThe Japanese equivalent of our traditional carving knife. A great addition to a growing knife collection, and an important tool in the kit of any working chef. This 240mm (9. 5") size is the most popular length not too long for home use, but still long enough for most pros too. Great for slicing big meats, vegetables and fruits. Some people even end up using these knives are all around kitchen tools because they're so comfortable to handle and slice