The kengata Due Cigni Coquus is an elegant and noteworthy kitchen knife. The design, the damascus steel and the grenadilla wood handle. Everything about this knife is graceful and luxurious. Kengata means "sword" in Japanese, referring to the angular end of the blade. Apart from that, the knife can be considered as a member of the Santoku family. The Japanese version of the chef's knife. The narrow tip is ideal for finely cutting meat, fish and vegetables. The blade is made of stainless Ferus Balbach Damasteel. It owes its name to the wild lines of steel, the result of the two different types of steel used. Due to the difference in carbon content, these types of steel take on a different color during the forging process. The result is a beautiful contrast and the lines of the steel. The knife is stainless, but to make sure you can enjoy this amazing blade for a long time, we recommend cleaning it by hand. The handle is made from a single piece of grenadilla wood, a type of African wood known for its dark color. This type of wood is often used for musical instruments and decorative pieces. It's no surprise that Two Swans used this material for these decorative knives. Thanks to the handle design, the knife not only looks amazing, but is also pleasant to hold. The pin that attaches the handle to the steel is made of titanium bronze alloy. It is a light and solid material, with a beautiful bronze-brown color. The bolster, which separates the blade from the handle, is also made of this material. Blade length 18.5 cm, overall length 32 cm. Weight 160 grams. Made in Italy.