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Specifications
| Blacksmith: | Yoshikazu Tanaka |
| Style: | Gyuto |
| Blade Length: | 260mm |
| Overall Length: | 420mm |
| Height @ Heel: | 53mm |
| Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 2.5mm |
| Weight: | 222g |
| Blade Material: | Blue 1 Carbon Steel core + Soft Iron Clad |
| Handle Material: | Octagon Magnolia w/Black Buffalo Horn |
| HRC: | 63-64 |
Specifications
| Style: | Petty |
| Blade Length: | 143mm |
| Overall Length: | 280mm |
| Height @ Heel: | 29mm |
| Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 2.8mm |
| Weight: | 76grs |
| Blade Material: | Blue 1 Carbon Steel core + Soft Iron Mirror Clad |
| Handle Material: | Octagon Magnolia w/Black Buffalo Horn |
| HRC: | 63-64 |
Specifications
| Style: | Kiritsuke Yanagiba |
| Blade Length: | 293mm |
| Overall Length: | 453mm |
| Height @ Heel: | 34mm |
| Spine Thickness @ Heel: | 4.6mm |
| Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 3.0mm |
| Weight: | 191g |
| Blade Material: | Blue 2, Black Etched, Carbon Damascus Clad |
| Handle Material: | D Shape Magnolia with Black Buffalo Horn |
| HRC: | 62-63 |
Specifications
| Style: | Bunka |
| Blade Length: | 180mm |
| Overall Length: | 320mm |
| Weight: | 149g |
| Blade Height @ Heel: | 46mm |
| Bevel: | Double Bevel |
| Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 2mm |
| Blade Material: | Blue 2 Core, Soft Iron Damascus Clad |
| Handle Material: | Octagon Bubinga |
| HRC: | ~62 |
Specifications
| Style: | Gyuto |
| Blade Length: | 210mm |
| Overall Length: | 362mm |
| Weight: | 155g |
| Blade Height @ Heel: | 50mm |
| Bevel: | Double Bevel |
| Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 1.8mm |
| Blade Material: | Blue 2 Core, Soft Iron Damascus Clad |
| Handle Material: | Octagon Walnut |
| HRC: | ~62 |
Specifications
| Style: | Gyuto |
| Blade Length: | 240mm |
| Overall Length: | 400mm |
| Weight: | 198g |
| Blade Height @ Heel: | 52mm |
| Bevel: | Double Bevel |
| Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 2mm |
| Blade Material: | Blue 2 Core, Soft Iron Damascus Clad |
| Handle Material: | Octagon Walnut |
| HRC: | ~62 |
Specifications
| Style: | Nakiri |
| Blade Length: | 165mm |
| Overall Length: | 310mm |
| Weight: | 142g |
| Blade Height @ Heel: | 48mm |
| Bevel: | Double Bevel |
| Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 1.1mm |
| Blade Material: | Blue 2 Core, Soft Iron Damascus Clad |
| Handle Material: | Octagon Walnut |
| HRC: | ~62 |
Knife Information
A relatively young but masterful 4th generation blacksmith, Shigeki Tanaka crafts his knives in a workshop in Miki City, Japan. He joined his fathers workshop in 1999, and has been making knives ever since. He has come to prominence with his R2 line, and excellent heat treatment and hard-wearing nature of his blades. Known for being skilful and creative, he works with almost all knifemaking steels, from high carbon like Aogami, to powder stainless steel.
Best paired with a camellia oil, wooden saya and a 1000/6000 whetstone
Specifications
| Style: | Santoku |
| Blade Length: | 165mm |
| Overall Length: | 310mm |
| Weight: | 134g |
| Blade Height @ Heel: | 47mm |
| Bevel: | Double Bevel |
| Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 1.3mm |
| Blade Material: | Blue 2 Core, Soft Iron Damascus Clad |
| Handle Material: | Octagon Walnut |
| HRC: | ~62 |
165mm Blue 2 Core, Carbon Clad, Kurouchi Finish Bunka Knife.
Specifications
| Style: | Bunka |
| Blade Length: | 165mm |
| Overall Length: | 300mm |
| Weight: | 117g |
| Blade Height @ Heel: | 45mm |
| Bevel: | Double Bevel |
| Spine Thickness @ Heel: | 2.6mm |
| Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 1.8mm |
| Spine Thickness 1cm from tip: | 0.8mm |
| Blade Material: | Blue 2 Core, Carbon Clad, Kurouchi Finish |
| Handle Material: | Octagon Walnut w/Pakkawood Bolster |
| HRC: | ~63 |
Specifications
| Style: | Gyuto |
| Blade Length: | 210mm |
| Overall Length: | 355mm |
| Weight: | 174g |
| Blade Height @ Heel: | 52mm |
| Bevel: | Double Bevel |
| Spine Thickness @ Heel: | 3mm |
| Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 2mm |
| Spine Thickness 1cm from tip: | 1.1mm |
| Blade Material: | Blue 2 Core, Carbon Clad, Kurouchi Finish |
| Handle Material: | Octagon Ebony w/Blonde Ferrule |
| HRC: | ~62-63 |
Specifications
| Style: | Petty |
| Blade Length: | 135mm |
| Overall Length: | 260mm |
| Weight: | 68g |
| Blade Height @ Heel: | 33mm |
| Bevel: | Double Bevel |
| Spine Thickness @ Heel: | 1.9mm |
| Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 1.9mm |
| Spine Thickness 1cm from tip: | 0.7mm |
| Blade Material: | Blue 2 Core, Carbon Clad, Kurouchi Finish |
| Handle Material: | Octagon Ebony w/Blonde Ferrule |
| HRC: | ~62-63 |
Specifications
| Style: | Santoku |
| Blade Length: | 165mm |
| Overall Length: | 300mm |
| Weight: | 117g |
| Blade Height @ Heel: | 45mm |
| Bevel: | Double Bevel |
| Spine Thickness @ Heel: | 2.6mm |
| Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 1.8mm |
| Spine Thickness 1cm from tip: | 0.8mm |
| Blade Material: | Blue 2 Core, Carbon Clad, Kurouchi Finish |
| Handle Material: | Octagon Walnut w/Pakkawood Bolster |
| HRC: | ~63 |
165mm Blue Super Core, Stainless Clad, Kurouchi Finish Bunka Knife
Specifications
| Style: | Bunka |
| Blade Length: | 165mm |
| Overall Length: | 305mm |
| Weight: | 110g |
| Blade Height @ Heel: | 46mm |
| Bevel: | Double Bevel |
| Spine Thickness @ Heel: | 2.9mm |
| Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 1.9mm |
| Spine Thickness 1cm from tip: | 1.2mm |
| 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: | 365mm |
| Weight: | 146g |
| Blade Height @ Heel: | 52mm |
| Bevel: | Double Bevel |
| Spine Thickness @ Heel: | 2.9mm |
| Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 1.9mm |
| Spine Thickness 1cm from tip: | 1.2mm |
| Blade Material: | Blue Super Core, Stainless Clad, Kurouchi Finish |
| Handle Material: | Octagon Dyed Maple |
| HRC: | ~63 |
Specifications
| Style: | Nakiri |
| Blade Length: | 165mm |
| Overall Length: | 305mm |
| Weight: | 133g |
| Blade Height @ Heel: | 50mm |
| Bevel: | Double Bevel |
| Spine Thickness @ Heel: | 2.9mm |
| Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 1.9mm |
| Spine Thickness 1cm from tip: | 1.2mm |
| Blade Material: | Blue Super Core, Stainless Clad, Kurouchi Finish |
| Handle Material: | Octagon Walnut w/Pakkawood Bolster |
| HRC: | ~63 |
Specifications
| Style: | Kiritsuke Sujihiki |
| Blade Length: | 270mm |
| Overall Length: | 425mm |
| Weight: | 143g |
| Blade Height @ Heel: | 36mm |
| Bevel: | Double Bevel |
| Spine Thickness @ Heel: | 3mm |
| Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 1.9mm |
| Blade Material: | Blue 2 Core, Stainless Nashiji Clad |
| Handle Material: | Octagon Walnut |
| HRC: | ~62-63 |
Knife Information
Takeshi Saji has perhaps one of the widest ranges of blade finishes and stylistic creations of any blacksmith in Japan. He works with all Japanese Carbon Steels, as well as R2, VG10, and others. He crafts his own Damascus in Rainbow, Diamond, and Black Nickel finishes, and fits a wide range of handle types. He can truly do it all, and all at the ripe young age of 73. To this day he produces functional works of art out of the Takefu Knife Village in Japan, surrounded by other like-minded craftsman.
Best paired with a camellia oil, wooden saya and a 1000/6000 whetstone
Specifications
| Style: | Gyuto |
| Blade Length: | 210mm |
| Overall Length: | 335mm |
| Weight: | 248g |
| Blade Height @ Heel: | 46mm |
| Bevel: | Double Bevel |
| Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 1.9mm |
| Blade Material: | Blue 2 Core, Stainless Rainbow Damascus Clad |
| Handle Material: | Western Desert Ironwood |
| HRC: | ~63 |
Knife Information
A relatively young but masterful 4th generation blacksmith, Shigeki Tanaka crafts his knives in a workshop in Miki City, Japan. He joined his fathers workshop in 1999, and has been making knives ever since. He has come to prominence with his R2 line, and excellent heat treatment and hard-wearing nature of his blades. Known for being skilful and creative, he works with almost all knifemaking steels, from high carbon like Aogami, to powder stainless steel.
Best paired with a camellia oil, wooden saya and a 1000/6000 whetstone
Specifications
| Style: | Petty |
| Blade Length: | 120mm |
| Overall Length: | 245mm |
| Weight: | 60g |
| Blade Height @ Heel: | 30mm |
| Bevel: | Double Bevel |
| Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 0.8mm |
| Blade Material: | Blue 2 Core, Soft Iron Damascus Clad |
| Handle Material: | Octagon Walnut |
| HRC: | ~62 |
Specifications
| Style: | Gyuto |
| Blade Length: | 210mm |
| Overall Length: | 391mm |
| Height @ Heel: | 48.5mm |
| Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 2.5mm |
| Weight: | 225g |
| Blade Material: | House Blend Blue Super Core, Stainless Clad |
| Handle Material: | Yo Western |
| HRC: | ~65-66 |
Specifications
| Style: | Kiritsuke |
| Blade Length: | 200mm |
| Overall Length: | 340mm |
| Weight: | 169g |
| Blade Height @ Heel: | 46mm |
| Bevel: | Double Bevel |
| Spine Thickness @ Heel: | 2.8mm |
| Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 1.8mm |
| Blade Material: | Blue 2 Core, Carbon Kasumi Clad |
| HRC: | 63 |
| Handle Material: | African Blackwood - Blonde Horn |
Specifications
| Style: | Kiritsuke |
| Blade Length: | 210mm |
| Overall Length: | 345mm |
| Weight: | 183g |
| Blade Height @ Heel: | 47mm |
| Bevel: | Double Bevel |
| Spine Thickness @ Heel: | 2.8mm |
| Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 2mm |
| Blade Material: | Blue 2 Core, Carbon Kasumi Clad |
| HRC: | 63 |
| Handle Material: | Octagon Birch w/White G10 Spacer |
Specifications
| Style: | Kiritsuke |
| Blade Length: | 210mm |
| Overall Length: | 345mm |
| Weight: | 183g |
| Blade Height @ Heel: | 47mm |
| Bevel: | Double Bevel |
| Spine Thickness @ Heel: | 2.8mm |
| Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 2mm |
| Blade Material: | Blue 2 Core, Carbon Kasumi Clad |
| HRC: | 63 |
| Handle Material: | Octagon Ebony |
Specifications
| Style: | Petty |
| Blade Length: | 165mm |
| Overall Length: | 285mm |
| Weight: | 96g |
| Blade Height @ Heel: | 32mm |
| Bevel: | Double Bevel |
| Spine Thickness @ Heel: | 2.5mm |
| Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 2mm |
| Blade Material: |
Blue 2 Core, Carbon Kasumi Clad |
| HRC: | 62 |
| Handle Material: | Octagon African Blackwood w/Blonde Buffalo |
Specifications
| Style: | Gyuto |
| Blade Length: | 205mm |
| Overall Length: | 345mm |
| Weight: | 165g |
| Blade Height @ Heel: | 46mm |
| Bevel: | Double Bevel |
| Spine Thickness @ Heel: | 2.5mm |
| Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 2.2mm |
| Blade Material: | Ginsan Core, Stainless Kasumi Clad |
| HRC: | 63 |
| Handle Material: | Octagon Ebony w/Blonde |
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 |
Chef's Edge
We pride ourselves on offering an unparalleled selection of Japanese knives. From the versatile Gyuto and the precise Santoku to specialized knives like the Nakiri and Yanagiba, each knife is handpicked for its quality and performance.