Monthly Archives: December 2024
Takeshi Saji MURASAKI SHIKIBU 1000th Anniversary Makie VG10W Colored Damascus Chef Knives
December 30, 2024 Damascus KnivesBrandsSteel Qualities
“Murasaki Shikibu” was a Japanese female novelist who wrote “The Tale of Genji” or “Genji Monogatari (in Japanese)”, which is considered to be the world’s oldest novel, about 1,000 years ago. It has been reproduced in a limited edition as a maki-e knife series, transcending the passage of a thousand years. Takeshi Saji Rainbow-colored VG10-W …
Daisuke Nishida White Paper #1 Damascus Kiritsuke Knives with Stylish Custom Handle
December 17, 2024 Damascus KnivesBrandsSteel Qualities
We’re pleased to announce to you Daisuke’s Damascus Stylish Kiritsuke Knives with special handles which are made with an inner core of Yasuki’s traditional Hagane — Shiroko / White Paper No.1 Hard Steel — supportedly by a layer of softer persistent steel for an exceptionally sharp and smooth cutting experience. Of particular note is that …
Sakai Takayuki Supreme Tuna-Kiri Knives
December 16, 2024 BrandsSteel Qualities
The Tokujyo Supreme Tuna-Kiri or Maguro Bocho by Sakai Takayuki is made to put soft kitchen knife iron on Yasuki’s traditional Nihonko or Hagane — Shiroko / White Paper No.2 Steel — which has been widely used for a very long time in Japan. The material makes extreme sharpness, very good edge holding and high …
Satoshi Nakagawa Aogami#1 Damascus Kurouchi Kiritsuke-Gyuto & Slicer Blue Turquoise-Ebony Handle
December 8, 2024 Damascus KnivesBrandsSteel Qualities
Satoshi Nakagawa Aogami No.1 Damascus series feature Unique Kurouchi Suminagashi Damascus-patterned blades with a core of Blue Paper (Aogami or Aoko) No.1 Steel, which is “Aoko” or Blue Paper (Aogami) No.1 Steel Knife, made from famous Yasugi steel, known as prime high carbon steel, specifically developed for tools and knives. The handles on these knives …
Satoshi Nakagawa Aogami Kurouchi Chef’s Knives
December 7, 2024 BrandsSteel Qualities
Satoshi Nakagawa Aogami No.2 Kurouchi series feature beautiful KUROUCHI(Black finished) texture with a core of Blue Paper (Aogami or Aoko) No.2 Steel, which is “Aoko” or Blue Paper (Aogami) No.2 Steel Knife, made from famous Yasugi steel, known as prime high carbon steel, specifically developed for tools and knives. This material has highest wear resistance …
Sakai Takayuki Gold-Engraving Art Chef’s Knives
December 2, 2024 TopicsBrandsSteel Qualities
The beautiful Japanese traditional pictures on the blade are carefully hand-engraved & GOLD-plated by the skilled craftsperson who is one of the few art-engraviners with high-quality in Japan. The blade is made to put soft kitchen knife iron on Yasuki’s traditional Nihonko or Hagane — Shiroko / White Paper Steel — which has been widely …
Yu Kurosaki FUJIN Storm-textured Chef Knives with Stylish Turquoise & Rosewood Handle
December 1, 2024 BrandsSteel Qualities
Yu Kurosaki FUJIN SG2 Turquoise & Rosewood new version has been released! The blade has unique storm-hammered texture which causes an image of a Japanese god believed to control the wind. The blade material is SG2 (Super Gold 2) micro carbide powder stainless steel for professional, one of the hardest blade steel in the world, …