We offer traditional Japanese knives from
・Seki City, Gifu Prefecture
・Sakai City, Osaka Prefecture
・Echizen City, Fukui Prefecture
・Miki City, Hyogo Prefecture
・Sanjo City, Niigata Prefecture
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Santoku Knife Takamura Hamono Seisakusho Powder High-Speed Steel Ferrule Attached 170mm (三徳 高村刃物製作所製 粉末ハイス鋼 口金付 170mm)
¥38,900
※You can still order items that are out of stock. We will arrange it for you, so please feel free to request it via DM or other means. Cutlery description Production area:Echizen City, Fukui Prefecture (Echizen Cutlery) Category: Santoku Blade length: 170mm Steel: Powdered high-speed steel Handle: Red plywood with ferrule (The ferrule prevents dirt from accumulating at the boundary between the blade and handle, which is where dirt tends to accumulate, making it hygienic to use.) The steel used in this product is powdered high-speed steel. The original metal is first powdered and the impurities are removed to create a highly pure steel material. It is made of blade steel with excellent strength (sharpness) and abrasion resistance (long-lasting cutting power), and each knife is made by a skilled craftsman with the motto of "good materials, good forging and heat treatment, and good sharpening."
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Santoku Knife Takamura Hamono Seisakusho V10 Special Ferrule Attached 170mm (三徳 高村刃物製作所製 V10スペシャル 口金付 170mm)
¥27,400
※You can still order items that are out of stock. We will arrange it for you, so please feel free to request it via DM or other means. Cutlery description Production area:Echizen City, Fukui Prefecture (Echizen Cutlery) Category: Santoku Blade length: 170mm Steel: V-gold No. 10 Handle: Black plywood with ferrule (The ferrule prevents dirt from accumulating at the boundary between the blade and handle, which is where dirt tends to accumulate, making it hygienic to use.) This is a high-grade stainless steel blade steel developed by Takefu Special Steel, and is used not only for Echizen forged knives, but also for a wide range of other purposes. It is a rust-resistant stainless steel with a high chromium content, and is classified according to the carbon and chromium content, such as V Gold No. 1, 2, 5, 7, 8, 10, V Gold Special, and Gold No. 2. Of these, V Gold No. 10 is made using carefully selected, high-purity raw iron and the finest steel refining technology, making it tough, easy to process, and forge. Furthermore, it is not corrosive due to harmful impurities, and its excellent wear resistance is a major feature of the "V Gold" series. Another feature is that it contains cobalt, making it easier to sharpen the blade.
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Petty Knife Sai Damascus Finish Micarta Handle with Bolster 150mm (ペティ サイ ダマスカス仕上げ マイカルタ柄 口金付 150mm)
¥22,800
※You can still order items that are out of stock. We will arrange it for you, so please feel free to request it via DM or other means. Cutlery description Production area: Seki City, Gifu Prefecture (Seki Cutlery) Category: Petty knife Blade length: 150mm Steel: Laminated steel Handle: Micarta handle with ferrule (The ferrule prevents dirt from accumulating at the edge of the blade and handle, making it hygienic to use.) Damascus steel is famous in the world of knives. Its woodgrain-like pattern is very popular, and it is often out of stock. Damascus steel is made by layering many thin steel sheets in a mille-feuille style and sharpening them to create the woodgrain pattern. Damascus steel itself is a steel material made in ancient India, and knives currently on the market are sold with a "Damascus finish" or "Damascus pattern" that resemble the image of Damascus steel. This base metal is often made by steel manufacturers, and occasionally blacksmiths make knives that are forged in a similar way. It can be confusing because knife manufacturers use terms such as "Damascus finish," "sumigashi," "forged surface," and "laminated steel," but basically they are all the same kind of product.
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Santoku Sai Damascus Steel Micarta Handle with Bolster 170mm (三徳 サイ ダマスカス鋼 マイカルタ柄 口金付 170mm)
¥37,100
※You can still order items that are out of stock. We will arrange it for you, so please feel free to request it via DM or other means. Cutlery description Production area:Seki City, Gifu Prefecture (Seki Cutlery) Category: Santoku Blade length: 170mm Steel: Damascus steel Handle: Micarta handle with ferrule (The ferrule prevents dirt from accumulating at the edge of the blade and handle, making it hygienic to use) Damascus steel is made by sharpening the blade after stacking many thin steel sheets in a mille-feuille pattern, which creates a wood grain pattern. Damascus steel itself is a steel made in ancient India, and knives currently on the market are sold with a "Damascus finish" or "Damascus pattern" that resemble the image of Damascus steel. Most of this base metal is made by steel manufacturers, and occasionally blacksmiths use a similar forging process to create them. It can be confusing because knife manufacturers use terms such as "Damascus finish," "sumigashi," "forged surface," and "laminated steel," but basically they are all the same thing.
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Petty Knife, Shigekisaku, VG-10, Red Composite Handle, 150mm (ペティ 誠貴作 V金10号 赤合板 150mm)
¥27,000
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※You can still order items that are out of stock. We will arrange it for you, so please feel free to request it via DM or other means. Cutlery description Production area: Miki City, Hyogo Prefecture (Banshu Miki Uchi Hamono) Category: Petty Blade length: 150mm Steel: V Gold No. 10 Structure: Laminated structure A petty knife made at Tanaka Kazuyuki Hamono Seisakusho in Miki City, Hyogo Prefecture. It cuts well, of course, but Makoto's unique knives are full of originality that you won't find anywhere else. The recommended point is that the blade has a laminated structure in which thin stainless steel made hard in the center to give it a sharp edge is sandwiched between thin stainless steel in a mille-feuille shape, and by sharpening it, a wave pattern with many lines is completed. In addition, since these knives are sharpened by craftsmen one by one, no two patterns are exactly the same, and each one is unique in the world.
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Gyuto Knife MISONO NO.111 Swedish Steel with Bolster 180mm (牛刀 MISONO ミソノ NO.111 スウェーデン鋼 口金付 180mm)
¥26,700
※You can still order items that are out of stock. We will arrange it for you, so please feel free to request it via DM or other means. Cutlery description Production area: Seki City, Gifu Prefecture (Seki knives) Classification: Gyuto Blade length: 180mm Steel material: Swedish steel Pattern: Black plywood common base (The attachment of the cap prevents dirt from accumulating at the boundary between the blade and handle, where dirt tends to accumulate, making it more hygienic to use.) What is Swedish Steel? It is a general term for steel produced in Sweden, and there are more than 1000 types of steel, including intermediate and high-grade steel manufacturers, including carbon steel and special steel. The steel used here is made from high-quality iron ore, and has a high carbon (C) content and very little impurities such as phosphorus (P) and sulfur (S), making it sharp and easy to sharpen. It has a good reputation.
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Gyuto by Takamura Hamono Seisakusho V10 Special Tsuchime with Bolster 180mm (牛刀 高村刃物製作所製 V10スペシャル 鎚目 口金付 180mm)
¥28,100
※You can still order items that are out of stock. We will arrange it for you, so please feel free to request it via DM or other means. Cutlery description Production area: Echizen City, Fukui Prefecture (Echizen Cutlery) Category: Gyuto Blade length: 170mm Steel: V Gold No. 10 Handle: Black plywood with ferrule (The ferrule prevents dirt from accumulating at the boundary between the blade and the handle, which is prone to accumulating, and allows for hygienic use) A high-grade stainless steel cutlery steel developed by Takefu Special Steel, it is used widely not only for Echizen cutlery, but also for a wide range of other purposes. A stainless steel that is resistant to rust and contains a lot of chromium, and is classified into V Gold No. 1, 2, 5, 7, 8, 10, V Gold Special, and Gold No. 2 according to the amount of carbon and chromium contained. Among them, V Gold No. 10 is made using carefully selected high-purity raw iron, and is made with the best refining steel technology, making it tough, easy to process, and forge. It is also not corrosive due to harmful impurities Its excellent wear resistance is a major feature of the "V Gold" series. And it also contains cobalt, making it easy to sharpen the blade
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Gyuto by Takamura Hamono Seisakusho Powdered High-Speed Steel Three-Layer with Bolster 180mm (牛刀 高村刃物製作所製 粉末ハイス鋼 三層 口金付 180mm)
¥38,900
※You can still order items that are out of stock. We will arrange it for you, so please feel free to request it via DM or other means. Cutlery description Production area: Echizen City, Fukui Prefecture (Echizen Cutlery) Category: Gyuto Blade length: 180mm Steel: Powdered high-speed steel Handle: Ferrule (The ferrule prevents dirt from accumulating at the boundary between the blade and the handle, which is prone to dirt accumulation, and allows for hygienic use) This knife was made by Takamura Cutlery Manufacturing, which is based on the philosophy of "good materials, good forging and heat treatment, and good sharpening." This knife has been highly praised by professional chefs, who say that "the cut surface of the food is shiny," "it is comfortable to use," and "it has an interesting side that cannot be summed up simply as being sharp." The steel used is "powdered high-speed steel." High-speed steel was originally developed as a blade steel for metal processing, such as the tip of a drill. Powdered high-speed steel is made by first turning metal into powder and removing impurities, resulting in a dense metal structure that is strong and wear-resistant, making it popular as a steel material for knives. However, due to its high hardness, it takes time to resharpen the knife.
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Santoku Knife Takamura Hamono Seisakusho V10 Special Hammered Finish Ferrule Attached 170mm (三徳 高村刃物製作所製 V10スペシャル 鎚目 口金付 170mm)
¥30,900
※You can still order items that are out of stock. We will arrange it for you, so please feel free to request it via DM or other means. Cutlery description Production area:Echizen City, Fukui Prefecture (Echizen Cutlery) Category: Santoku Blade length: 170mm Steel: V-gold No. 10 Handle: Black plywood with ferrule (The ferrule prevents dirt from accumulating at the boundary between the blade and handle, which is where dirt tends to accumulate, making it hygienic to use.) This is a high-grade stainless steel blade steel developed by Takefu Special Steel, and is used not only for Echizen forged knives, but also for a wide range of other purposes. It is a rust-resistant stainless steel with a high chromium content, and is classified according to the carbon and chromium content, such as V Gold No. 1, 2, 5, 7, 8, 10, V Gold Special, and Gold No. 2. Of these, V Gold No. 10 is made using carefully selected, high-purity raw iron and the finest steel refining technology, making it tough, easy to process, and forge. Furthermore, it is not corrosive due to harmful impurities, and its excellent wear resistance is a major feature of the "V Gold" series. Another feature is that it contains cobalt, making it easier to sharpen the blade.
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INOX Bread Knife 305mm (INOX パン切り包丁 305mm)
¥12,300
※You can still order items that are out of stock. We will arrange it for you, so please feel free to request it via DM or other means. Cutlery description Production area:Seki City, Gifu Prefecture (Seki Cutlery) Category: Bread knife Blade length: 305mm Steel: Molybdenum vanadium steel Handle: Laminated reinforced wood ts greatest feature is the serrated blade, which resembles a saw blade, allowing you to cut bread, cakes, and other foods into your desired shape without crushing them. The knife is also made of molybdenum-vanadium steel, the same stainless steel used in medical scalpels and machine parts, making it rust-resistant and sharp. ・I want to cut soft bread without crushing it!! ・I usually buy bread by the loaf. ・I'm making cakes and want to cut them without ruining the shape I worked so hard to create. If you have these concerns, this knife is perfect for you.
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Bread Knife Masahiro Molybdenum Vanadium Steel 240mm (パン切包丁 正広 モリブデン・バナジウム鋼 240mm)
¥10,100
※You can still order items that are out of stock. We will arrange it for you, so please feel free to request it via DM or other means. Cutlery description Production area:Seki City, Gifu Prefecture (Seki Cutlery) Category: Bread knife Blade length: 240mm Steel: Molybdenum vanadium steel Handle: Laminated reinforced wood Its greatest feature is the serrated blade, which resembles a saw blade, allowing you to cut bread, cakes, and other foods into your desired shape without crushing them. The knife is also made of molybdenum-vanadium steel, the same stainless steel used in medical scalpels and machine parts, making it rust-resistant and sharp. ・I want to cut soft bread without crushing it!! ・I usually buy bread by the loaf. ・I'm making cakes and want to cut them without ruining the shape I worked so hard to create. If you have these concerns, this knife is perfect for you.
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Bread Knife Fujitora Molybdenum Vanadium Steel 215mm (パン切り 藤寅作モリブデンバナジウム鋼 215mm)
¥17,700
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※You can still order items that are out of stock. We will arrange it for you, so please feel free to request it via DM or other means. Cutlery description Production area:Tsubame-Sanjo City, Niigata Prefecture (Sanjo Cutlery) Category: Bread knife Blade length: 215mm Steel: Molybdenum vanadium Handle: Stainless steel This bread knife is made by Fujitorasaku, a company in Tsubame-Sanjo, Niigata Prefecture. This knife is so popular that there are fans who say that it has to be a Fujijiro knife! The handle is also made of welded stainless steel, which gives the knife a hygienic feel that cannot be achieved with a wooden handle. Stainless steel handles were previously avoided as they were slippery, but the spiral pattern makes the handle comfortable in the hand.
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Bread Knife Black Basket Molybdenum 200mm (パン切り 黒籠 モリブデン 200mm)
¥7,500
※You can still order items that are out of stock. We will arrange it for you, so please feel free to request it via DM or other means. Cutlery description Production area:Seki City, Gifu Prefecture (Seki Cutlery) Category: Bread knife Blade length: 200mm Steel: Molybdenum vanadium steel Handle: Black plywood handle Its greatest feature is the serrated blade, which resembles a saw blade, allowing you to cut bread, cakes, and other foods into your desired shape without crushing them. The knife is also made of molybdenum-vanadium steel, the same stainless steel used in medical scalpels and machine parts, making it rust-resistant and sharp. ・I want to cut soft bread without crushing it!! ・I usually buy bread by the loaf. ・I'm making cakes and want to cut them without ruining the shape I worked so hard to create. If you have these concerns, this knife is perfect for you.
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Children's Knife Gute 105mm (子ども用包丁 グーテ 105mm)
¥2,700
※You can still order items that are out of stock. We will arrange it for you, so please feel free to request it via DM or other means. Cutlery description Production area:Seki City, Gifu Prefecture (Seki Cutlery) Category: Children's knife Blade length: 105mm Material: Stainless steel Handle: Colored resin handle A child's knife that is safe for children to use. All sharp edges have been rounded. The blade is also designed to cut paper smoothly. "Aren't dull knives safer?" We sometimes hear such comments, but with a dull knife you have to use too much force to cut. This can cause the blade to move in unexpected ways, leading to serious accidents such as dropping your fingers. That's why the knife has a blade to prevent serious accidents. Why not try this knife when cooking with your children? *Please note that the sharpness does not last as long as conventional knives.
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Large Multipurpose Knife Stainless Steel 345mm with Auxiliary Handle (大型万能包丁 ステンレス 345mm 補助柄付き)
¥7,000
※You can still order items that are out of stock. We will arrange it for you, so please feel free to request it via DM or other means. Cutlery description Category: All-purpose knife (large) Blade length: 345mm Material: Stainless steel Handle: Plywood handle A stainless steel all-purpose knife that can easily cut large objects such as watermelons and mochi rice cakes. When cutting large watermelons or mochi rice cakes that cannot be cut without putting your weight on them, the blade is short and it is very difficult to cut with a Santoku knife, and cutting the spine while putting your weight on it can hurt your hands and be a daunting task. This is a knife recommended for those who have such concerns.
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Yuraku Chinese Cleaver White Steel with Bolster 225mm #6 (中華包丁 有楽 白二鋼 口金付 225mm #6)
¥65,300
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※You can still order items that are out of stock. We will arrange it for you, so please feel free to request it via DM or other means. Cutlery description Production area:Sakai City, Osaka Prefecture (Sakai Cutlery) Category: Chinese knife (#6) Blade length: 225mm length, 110mm width Weight: Approximately 480g Steel: Shironi steel (Hitachi Yasugi steel Shirogami No. 2) Handle: Laminated plywood (with antibacterial material) with specially processed ferrule (SUS304) All of Yuraku's knives are carefully crafted one by one by skilled craftsmen. Heat treatment that makes the most of the material, hand-sharpening of the blade and handle, and a precisely engineered, well-balanced design. All of this results in excellent sharpness. Stable quality is possible because of integrated production, from design to inspection and shipping. Please give our products a try. And experience the traditional craftsmanship of Sakai knives.
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Yuraku Chinese Cleaver White Steel with Bolster 225mm #7 (中華包丁 有楽 白二鋼 口金付 225mm #7)
¥74,400
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※You can still order items that are out of stock. We will arrange it for you, so please feel free to request it via DM or other means. Cutlery description Production area:Sakai City, Osaka Prefecture (Sakai Cutlery) Category: Chinese knife (#7) Blade length: 225mm length, 110mm width Weight: Approximately 665g Steel: Shironi steel (Hitachi Yasugi steel Shirogami No. 2) Handle: Laminated plywood (with antibacterial material) with specially processed ferrule (SUS304) All of Yuraku's knives are carefully crafted one by one by skilled craftsmen. Heat treatment that makes the most of the material, hand-sharpening of the blade and handle, and a precisely engineered, well-balanced design. All of this results in excellent sharpness. Stable quality is possible because of integrated production, from design to inspection and shipping. Please give our products a try. And experience the traditional craftsmanship of Sakai knives.
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Yuraku Chinese Cleaver AEBL Steel with Bolster 225mm #7 (中華包丁 有楽 AEBL鋼 口金付 225mm #7)
¥80,500
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※You can still order items that are out of stock. We will arrange it for you, so please feel free to request it via DM or other means. Cutlery description Production area:Sakai City, Osaka Prefecture (Sakai Cutlery) Category: Chinese knife (#7) Blade length: 225mm length, 110mm width Weight: Approximately 560g Steel: Swedish stainless steel (AEBL steel made by Woodiholm, Sweden) Handle: Laminated plywood (with antibacterial agent) with specially processed ferrule (SUS304) We use world-famous Swedish stainless steel blade steel, and heat treatment (hardening and tempering) has resulted in a Rockwell hardness of 58-59HRC, which provides a good balance of hardness and toughness. Finishing with a slightly lower hardness makes maintenance such as resharpening easy. All of Yuraku's knives are carefully crafted one by one by skilled craftsmen. Heat treatment that makes the most of the material, hand-sharpening and handle attachment, and a meticulously designed, well-balanced design. All of this is reflected in the sharpness of the blade. Stable quality is possible because we produce everything from design to inspection and shipping. Please give us a try. And experience the traditional craftsmanship of Sakai knives.
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Yuraku Chinese Cleaver AEBL Steel with Bolster 225mm #6 (中華包丁 有楽 AEBL鋼 口金付 225mm #6)
¥73,300
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※You can still order items that are out of stock. We will arrange it for you, so please feel free to request it via DM or other means. Cutlery description Production area:Sakai City, Osaka Prefecture (Sakai Cutlery) Category: Chinese knife (#6) Blade length: 225mm length, 110mm width Weight: Approximately 480g Steel: Swedish stainless steel (AEBL steel made by Woodiholm, Sweden) Handle: Laminated plywood (with antibacterial agent) with specially processed ferrule (SUS304) We use world-famous Swedish stainless steel blade steel, and heat treatment (hardening and tempering) has resulted in a Rockwell hardness of 58-59HRC, which provides a good balance of hardness and toughness. Finishing with a slightly lower hardness makes maintenance such as resharpening easy. All of Yuraku's knives are carefully crafted one by one by skilled craftsmen. Heat treatment that makes the most of the material, hand-sharpening and handle attachment, and a meticulously designed, well-balanced design. All of this is reflected in the sharpness of the blade. Stable quality is possible because we produce everything from design to inspection and shipping. Please give us a try. And experience the traditional craftsmanship of Sakai knives.
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Yuraku Square-shaped Boning Knife White Steel with Bolster 150mm (骨スキ 有楽 白二鋼 口金付 150mm)
¥32,800
※You can still order items that are out of stock. We will arrange it for you, so please feel free to request it via DM or other means. Cutlery description Production area:Sakai City, Osaka Prefecture (Sakai Cutlery) Category: Bone Skimmer Blade Length: 150mm Steel: Shironi Steel (Hitachi Yasugi Steel Shirogami No. 2) Handle: Laminated plywood (contains antibacterial material) with specially processed ferrule (SUS304) (The ferrule prevents dirt from accumulating at the boundary between the blade and handle, making it hygienic to use) All of Yuraku's knives are carefully crafted one by one by skilled craftsmen. Heat treatment that makes the most of the material, hand-sharpening of the blade and handle, and a precisely engineered, well-balanced design. All of this results in excellent sharpness. Stable quality is possible because of integrated production, from design to inspection and shipping. Please give our products a try. And experience the traditional craftsmanship of Sakai knives.
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MISONO Square-shaped Boning Knife No.541 Molybdenum Steel with Bolster 145mm (骨スキ 角型 MISONO ミソノ NO.541 モリブデン鋼 口金付 145mm)
¥25,500
※You can still order items that are out of stock. We will arrange it for you, so please feel free to request it via DM or other means. Cutlery description Production area:Seki City, Gifu Prefecture (Seki Cutlery) Category: Bone Skimmer Blade Length: 145mm Steel: Vanadium-molybdenum steel Handle: Black plywood with ferrule (The ferrule prevents dirt from accumulating at the boundary between the blade and handle, which is where dirt tends to accumulate, making it hygienic to use.) Molybdenum vanadium steel contains both molybdenum and vanadium. The inclusion of molybdenum (Mo) and vanadium (V) improves wear resistance (retains sharpness) and corrosion resistance (resists rust), so in addition to knives, it is also used for medical scalpels, machine parts, tool steel, and other uses that are easy to maintain, making it a popular steel material for chefs and home use alike. Many stainless steel knives use molybdenum and vanadium. Although it is resistant to rust, this does not mean that it will not rust at all. We recommend that you remove any moisture and store it after drying it thoroughly. A characteristic of molybdenum steel rust is that it leaves dotted pinholes, like holes made by a pin, so please be careful when handling it.
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Yuraku Santoku AEBL Steel with Bolster 165mm (三徳 有楽 AEBL鋼 口金付 165mm)
¥38,200
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※You can still order items that are out of stock. We will arrange it for you, so please feel free to request it via DM or other means. Cutlery description Production area:Sakai City, Osaka Prefecture (Sakai Cutlery) Category: Santoku (Home Style) Blade length: 240mm Steel: Swedish stainless steel (AEBL steel made by Woodiholm, Sweden) Handle: Laminated plywood (with antibacterial agent) with specially processed ferrule (SUS304) Made from world-famous Swedish stainless steel blade steel, the heat treatment (hardening and tempering) has a Rockwell hardness of 58-59HRC, which is a good balance of hardness and toughness. The slightly lower hardness makes it easy to maintain, such as by resharpening. Each knife is carefully sharpened by hand by a skilled craftsman, so you can enjoy a wonderful sharpness. The handle is made of laminated plywood containing an antibacterial agent. It is very hygienic and the weight balance has been taken into consideration, so you won't get tired even after long periods of use. Please try the stable quality maintained by integrated production from forging to sharpening the blade to the end of the knife manufacturing process.
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Suehiro Santoku Gold Layered 170mm (三徳 末広 ゴールド積層 170mm)
¥12,000
※You can still order items that are out of stock. We will arrange it for you, so please feel free to request it via DM or other means. Cutlery description Production area:Echizen City, Fukui Prefecture (Echizen Cutlery) Category: Santoku Blade length: 170mm Structure: Gold laminated What is Gold Lamination? Instead of steel, rust-resistant DP Gold steel is sandwiched between thin stainless steel in a mille-feuille pattern. By sharpening the blade into a right-angled triangle from the tip, the mille-feuille-like stainless steel is revealed one after another, resulting in a wavy pattern like this.
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Santoku Shigekisaku VG10 Layered Steel Sword-shaped 180mm (三徳 誠貴作 V金10号 積層鋼 剣型 180mm)
¥38,800
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※You can still order items that are out of stock. We will arrange it for you, so please feel free to request it via DM or other means. Cutlery description Production area:Miki City, Hyogo Prefecture (Banshu Miki Cutlery) Category: Santoku Blade length: 180mm Steel: V Gold No. 10 Structure: Laminated structure Handle: Black plywood This sword-shaped Santoku has a blade between a Santoku and a Gyuto knife, and is made by Tanaka Ichino Cutlery Factory in Miki City, Hyogo Prefecture. Naturally, it cuts well, but Makoto's unique knives are full of originality that you won't find anywhere else. The best thing about this knife is that it has a laminated structure in which thin stainless steel, which is made hard in the center to give it a sharp edge, is sandwiched between thin stainless steel in a mille-feuille shape, and when sharpened, it creates a wave pattern with many lines running through it. Also, compared to a regular Santoku knife, the blade is thinner and more similar to a Gyuto knife. Because each knife is sharpened by a craftsman, no two knives are exactly the same, and each one is one of a kind.