$400 - $500
For the best chef knives money can buy, you're in the right place. These knives are made with premium steels and materials forged by some of the best makers in Japan. Our pick here, the Yoshikane SKD.
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$400 - $500
Knife Information
A relatively young but masterful blacksmith, Shigeki Tanaka crafts his knives in a workshop in Miki City, Japan. Known for being skilful and creative, he works with almost all knifemaking steels, from high carbon like Aogami, to powder stainless steel. His range of R2/SG2 Black Damascus had our jaws on the floor when we received our first shipment from him!
The first thing we noted was the impeccable presentation. A Palownia wooden box houses all his R2 knives and is lined with red velvet. The etching of these blades has left a dark, misty, striking Damascus pattern, and are dressed in Walnut handles. Beautifully thin grinds ensure fantastic cutting performance, and 64HRC guarantees phenomenal edge retention
Specifications
| Style: | Nakiri |
| Blade Length: | 165mm |
| Overall Length: | 310mm |
| Weight: | 155g |
| Blade Height @ Heel: | 50mm |
| Bevel: | Double Bevel |
| Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 2mm |
| Blade Material: | R2/SG2 Black Damascus |
| Handle Material: | Octagon Walnut |
| HRC: | ~64 |
Specifications
| Style: | Sujihiki |
| Blade Length: | 270mm |
| Overall Length: | 435mm |
| Weight: | ~170g |
| Blade Height @ Heel: | 41mm |
| Bevel: | Double Bevel |
| Spine Thickness @ Heel: | 3mm |
| Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 1.8mm |
| Spine Thickness 1cm from tip: | 0.7mm |
| Blade Material: | SKD Core, Stainless Tsuchime Cladding |
| Handle Material: | Burnt Chestnut w/Buffalo Horn Bolster |
| HRC: | 63 |
Specifications
*Available to Australian customers only*
*Bundle includes Combination Whetstone, Base, Cleaning Stone, Guide Clip, Edge Guards, and Tan Habitat 6pc Knife Roll
| Style: | Bunka & Petty |
| Blade Length: |
200mm & 120mm |
| Handle Material: | Pakkawood Octagon |
| Steel: | VG10 Stainless Steel |
| HRC: | 61 |
Specifications
| Style: | Sakimaru |
| Blade Length: | 266mm |
| Overall Length: | 410mm |
| Height @ Heel: | 27mm |
| Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 3mm |
| Weight: | 175g |
| Blade Material: | White 2 Carbon Steel core + Soft Iron Kurouchi Clad |
| Handle Material: | Ebony w/Black Buffalo Horn |
| HRC: | 62-63 |
Specifications
| Style: | Gyuto |
| Blade Length: | 210mm |
| Overall Length: | 365mm |
| Weight: | 197g |
| Blade Height @ Heel: | 51mm |
| Bevel: | Double Bevel |
| Spine Thickness @ Heel: | 4.5mm |
| Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 2.7mm |
| Spine Thickness 1cm from tip: | 0.9mm |
| Blade Material: | Blue 2 Core, Carbon Clad, Kurouchi Finish |
| Handle Material: | Octagon Walnut w/Pakkawood Bolster |
| HRC: | ~63 |
Specifications
| Style: | Gyuto |
| Blade Length: | 200mm |
| Overall Length: | 350mm |
| Height @ Heel: | 49mm |
| Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 2.5mm |
| Weight: | 206g |
| Blade Material: | Blue 2 Nashiji w/Soft Iron Damascus Clad |
| Handle Material: | Octagon Ebony |
| HRC: | ∼62-63 |
Specifications
| Style: | Bunka |
| Blade Length: | 170mm |
| Overall Length: | 310mm |
| Weight: | 181g |
| Blade Height @ Heel: | 46mm |
| Bevel: | Double Bevel |
| Spine Thickness @ Heel: | 3.5mm |
| Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 2.3mm |
| Spine Thickness 1cm from tip: | 1mm |
| Blade Material: | SLD Core, Stainless Clad, Copper Damascus |
| Handle: | Octagon Ebony |
Specifications
| Style: | Gyuto |
| Blade Length: | 210mm |
| Overall Length: | 380mm |
| Weight: | 114g |
| Blade Height @ Heel: | 47mm |
| Bevel: | Double Bevel |
| Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 1.7mm |
| Blade Material: | SG2 Core, Stainless Damascus Clad |
| Handle Material: | Walnut Octagon w/Maple Ferrule |
| HRC: | ~64 |
Specifications
| Style: | Petty & Gyuto |
| Blade Length: | 135mm & 240mm |
| Bevel: | Double Bevel |
| Spine Thickness @ Mid: | ~2mm |
| Blade Material: | Blue Super Core, Stainless Tsuchime Clad |
| HRC: | 63 |
| Handle Material: | Octagon Dark Oak |
Specifications
Bundle Includes Bunka, Petty, 1000/3000 Grit Whetstone, Guide, Nagura Stone
| Style: | Bunka & Petty |
| Bevel: | Double Bevel |
| Blade Material: | Blue Super Core, Stainless Clad, Kurouchi Finish |
| Handle Material: | Octagon Walnut w/Pakkawood Bolster |
| HRC: | ~63 |
Specifications
| Style: | Gyuto |
| Blade Length: | 210mm |
| Overall Length: | 360mm |
| Weight: | 148g |
| Blade Height @ Heel: | 47mm |
| Bevel: | Double Bevel |
| Spine Thickness @ Heel: | 3.6mm |
| Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 1.9mm |
| Spine Thickness 1cm from tip: | 0.6mm |
| Blade Material: | SKD Core, Stainless Nashiji Cladding |
| Handle Material: | Burnt Chestnut w/Buffalo Horn Bolster |
| HRC: | 63 |
Specifications
| Style: | Nakiri |
| Blade Length: | 165mm |
| Overall Length: | 317mm |
| Weight: | 178g |
| Blade Height @ Heel: | 53.5mm |
| Bevel: | Double Bevel |
| Spine Thickness @ Heel: | 3.6mm |
| Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 2.1mm |
| Spine Thickness 1cm from tip: | 1.9mm |
| Blade Material: |
SKD Core, Stainless Nashiji Cladding |
| Handle Material: | Burnt Chestnut w/Buffalo Horn Bolster |
| HRC: | 63 |
Specifications
| Style: | Sakimaru Sujihiki |
| Blade Length: | 300mm |
| Overall Length: | 460mm |
| Weight: | 285g (Feels solid!) |
| Blade Height @ Heel: | 31mm |
| Bevel: | Double Bevel |
| Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 3.9mm |
| Blade Material: | Blue 2 Core, Soft Iron Kurouchi Clad |
| HRC: | 62 |
| Handle Material: | Oval Rosewood w/Black Pakka Bolster |
Specifications
| Style: | Deba |
| Blade Length: | 210mm |
| Overall Length: | 380m |
| Weight: | 407g |
| Blade Height @ Heel: | 60mm |
| Bevel: | Single Bevel |
| Spine Thickness @ Heel: | 8mm |
| Blade Material: | White 2 Carbon Steel Core + Soft Iron Clad |
| Handle Material: | Octagon Walnut w/Pakka Wood Bolster |
| HRC: | 62-63 |
Specifications
| Style: | Gyuto |
| Blade Length: | 215mm |
| Overall Length: | 338mm |
| Weight: | 162g |
| Blade Height @ Heel: | 45.5mm |
| Bevel: | Double Bevel |
| Spine Thickness @ Heel: | 1.9mm |
| Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 1.5mm |
| Blade Material: | Blue Super Core, Stainless Kurouchi Clad |
| Handle Material: | Western Red Pakka Wood |
| HRC: | ~63 |
Specifications
| Style: | Gyuto |
| Blade Length: | 210mm |
| Overall Length: | 350mm |
| Weight: | 142g |
| Blade Height @ Heel: | 45.5mm |
| Bevel: | Double Bevel |
| Spine Thickness @ Heel: | 2mm |
| Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 2mm |
| Blade Material: | SG2 Core, Stainless Tsuchime Clad |
| Handle Material: | Octagon Rosewood/Red Pakka |
| HRC: | ~63 |
Specifications
| Style: | Gyuto |
| Blade Length: | 240mm |
| Overall Length: | 385mm |
| Height @ Heel: | 49mm |
| Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 2mm |
| Weight: | 193g |
| Blade Material: | SG2 Core, Migaki Tsuchime Clad |
| Handle Material: | Octagon Ebony |
| HRC: | ∼63 |
Specifications
| Style: | Sujihiki |
| Blade Length: | 270mm |
| Overall Length: | 435mm |
| Weight: | g |
| Blade Height @ Heel: | 41mm |
| Bevel: | Double Bevel |
| Spine Thickness @ Heel: | 3mm |
| Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 1.8mm |
| Spine Thickness 1cm from tip: | 0.7mm |
| Blade Material: | SKD Core, Stainless Tsuchime Cladding |
| Handle Material: | Burnt Chestnut w/Buffalo Horn Bolster |
| HRC: | 63 |
Specifications
| Style: | Nakiri |
| Blade Length: | 165mm |
| Overall Length: | 317mm |
| Weight: | 178g |
| Blade Height @ Heel: | 53.5mm |
| Bevel: | Double Bevel |
| Spine Thickness @ Heel: | 3.6mm |
| Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 2.1mm |
| Spine Thickness 1cm from tip: | 1.9mm |
| Blade Material: | SKD Core, Stainless Tsuchime Cladding |
| Handle Material: | Burnt Chestnut w/Buffalo Horn Bolster |
| HRC: | 63 |
Specifications
*All knives in this batch have a small machi gap for added pinch grip comfort*
| Style: | Gyuto |
| Blade Length: | 210mm |
| Overall Length: | 345mm |
| Height @ Heel: | 49mm |
| Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 2mm |
| Weight: | 158g |
| Blade Material: | SG2 Core, Migaki Tsuchime Clad |
| Handle Material: | Octagon Ebony |
| HRC: | ∼63 |