The Sakura Chef knife from Viper is a modern interpretation on a classic kitchen knife designed by Jens Anso and Jesper Voxnaes. These have been cryogenically heat treated to maintain a long-lasting edge and are supplemented by beautiful Zircote wood handles which add character to an already classy design.

Blade: Made from Buderus Nitro B, a nitrogen stainless steel which has been both vacuum and cryogenically treated to ensure a pure, long-lasting edge. All Sakura knives are heat treated to a hardness between 58-59HRC. This chef knife has a fairly wide flat grind with a satin finish making it the perfect choice for many large kitchen tasks.

Handle: Stabilized Ziricote Wood was chosen for its rich character, with a unique appearance sometimes referred to as “spider-webbing” or “landscape” grain figure as well as its durability and resistance to moisture. Viper went with a full tang construction on the Sakura series with the scales being attached via customized stainless screws.

Nitro-B: A German made nitriding stainless alloy with excellent corrosion resistance, a very small carbide size for optimal sharpness and maximum working hardness around 60HRC for edge retention and durability.

Specifications

Specifications
Designer(s)	Jens Anso, Jesper Voxnaes
Overall Length	12.32"
Blade Length	7.81"
Sharpened Length	7.69"
Blade Thickness	0.117"
Blade Material	Nitro-B
Blade Type	Stainless
Blade Rockwell	58-59 HRC
Handle Thickness	0.72"
Handle Material	Wood
Weight	6.50 oz.
Condition	New
Country of Manufacture	Italy