Gekko VG10 - Damascus Paring Knife 80mm Brown handle Kitchen Knife

月光作ーGekko Knives have produced authentic Japanese cutlery by cooperation with traditional master craftsmen all over Japan. Based in Chiba, Japan Gekko provides stunning and high-quality kitchen knives with rich history and tradition

Every Gekko kitchen knives are handmade one by one using the finest materials in Japan.

Blades of Gekko knives are made from VG-10 (V Gold 10) or V金10号 - a Japan-made high-quality cutlery grade carbon stainless steel. VG-10 is a famous choice of materials among renowned chefs for its properties such as

• Easy to resharpen
• Adapts to the humidity and temperature of the environment

a VG-10 made knife gives users a sense of ownership because the knife will patina the more it's used

Moreover, Gekko knife has a unique Tsuchime (Hammered pattern) textured Damascus blade. The hammered texture blade is a result of manually hammering the blade one step at a time. Not only the beautiful appearance it creates, but Tsuchime also brings forth many benefits to the knife such as

• Tsuchime blade prevents food from sticking to the blade wall
• help create smooth cuts

The strong and exquisite handle is also handmade from Pakkawood with European inspired handle design

Core : V Gold 10 (V金10号) - High Carbon Stainless Steel , Damascus

Blade type: 35 Layers Damascus Stainless Steel

Handle: Pakkawood

HRC: 60

Edge: Double Edge

Blade length: 89 mm 

Blade thickness: 0.03 mm 

Handle width: 14 mm

Overall length: 190 mm

Weight: 72g 

Warranty

All items are crafted with meticulous workmanship from finest materials. We are confident that every item is shipped out in the best quality that guarantees a lifetime usage.

If found to be defective in material or workmanship under normal use, your item will be repaired or replaced free of charge.

Warranty period for each item is as follow:

Knife & fork products: Lifetime warranty.

Brush pen products: 1-year warranty.

Free Returns & Exchange

We always try our best to make you satisfied with your purchase. In case, what you ordered doesn't meet your expectation, you can return or exchange the item in new, unused condition within 30 days of delivery.

Proof of purchase or packing slip invoice is required for reimbursement of the full purchase price. In all cases, refunds will be made in the form of the original payment.

In case that the return product is not a damaged or defective item and/or because of personal reasons/preferences, we will deduct the original shipping fee and 5% re-stocking fee from the refund payment.

WORLDWIDE SHIPPING

We ship worldwide for all items on engeika.com via Japan Post or DHL. You can choose either standard or expedited shipping method during checkout. Both comes with tracking number and shipping insurance.

Shipping fee is calculated as follow:

ORDER LESS THAN $300

• Standard (5~20 days): $19.00

• Express (4~10 days): $29.00

ORDER BETWEEN $300 - $500

• Standard (5~20 days): FREE
• Express (4~10 days): $29.00

ORDER FROM $500

• Standard (5~20 days): FREE
• Express (4~10 days): FREE

• Custom Tax:

CUSTOM / IMPORT DUTY:

All our products are shipped from Japan and will be declared at the actual value of your product. Please kindly note that you are responsible for all customs and import fees when the parcel reaches the destination country and we will not be responsible for any customs and import fees charged.

Since customs duty varies for every country, the customs and import fees might be different depending on the shipping address. Please check with your country's regulations to calculate the fees.

If your parcel is returned back to us because of failure to pay the customs duty charges, you can choose to have it reshipped (you have to pay for the shipping again) or cancel the order. For the latter case, please note you will be refunded for your order after deducting the shipping fees for the two-way shipment.

SPECIAL NOTICE

Due to Japan Postal Service restriction, the only shipping service for the country/area listed below is Express Shipping. We are very sorry for any inconveniences and thank you for your kind understanding.

• Australia
• Canada
• Greece
• India
• Israel
• Mexico

Please note orders which are placed during weekend or national holidays will be processed on the following business day. Handling time for each order is 2-4 days.

Delivery varies by destination. It might also be prolonged upon special request of customization or pre-order.

Should you have any question regarding the shipping, please feel free to send emails to info@engeika.com.