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Kanetsune 63-Layer Damascus MINAMO-KAZE Kiritsuke Gyuto & Slim Package Version
October 3, 2023 Damascus KnivesBrandsSteel Qualities
The stylish kiritsuke gyuto joined Minamo-Kaze(breeze on water surface) series of KANETSUNE which feature 63 Layer Damascus-patterned blades with a core of high-carbon hard stainless steel for professional. And the wood box becomes slimmer compared to the conventional ones. The nicely finished blade by skilled craftsmen in Seki city provides excellent sharpness and better cutting performance as …
Yoshimi Kato R2 Black Damascus Chef’s Knives with Stabilized Hybrid Wood Handle
September 28, 2023 Damascus KnivesBrandsSteel Qualities
We’re pleased to introduce Yoshimi Kato SG2/R2 Damascus Knives with Blue Stabilized Hybrid Wood Handle. This series features beautiful Damascus-patterned blades with very hard R2 core, which provides excellent rust resistance and a long-lasting edge. The handles on these knives are Octagonal Stabilized Hybrid Wood that recalls the images of Japanese tradition. Mr. Yoshimi Kato, …
Back in stock! Takeshi Saji VG10 Black Damascus Chef Knives with Brown Antler Handle
September 23, 2023 Damascus KnivesBrandsSteel Qualities
Takeshi Saji VG10 Damascus series feature Nickel Damascus-patterned blades with a core of VG-10 stainless steel for professional with a hardness of 60-61 HRC, which provides excellent rust resistance and a long-lasting edge as well as its beautifulness and unique design with custom-made feeling. The stylish handle on the knife is hand crafted out of …
Back in Stock! – Shojiro Traditional Handmade Kurouchi Chef’s Knives with Unique Bamboo Handle
September 19, 2023 BrandsSteel Qualities
The Shojiro’s all-purpose kitchen knives are unique in shape, with blades made by the traditional Japanese “Sohi-zukuri” method and handles made of old-fashioned bamboo. “Sohi-zukuri” is an ancient Japanese traditional method of making knives by beating heated iron without using a mold, and no two knives made by this method have the same shape, each …
Sakai Takayuki BYAKKO Sword-like Sakimaru Long Sashimi Knives
September 12, 2023 BrandsBlade StylesSteel Qualities
The stylish sword-like shaped Zangetsu-type version has successfully been added to the popular line “BYAKKO” by Sakai Takayuki. The Byakko (White Tiger) blade is made of Yasuki’s traditional Nihonko or Hagane — Shiroko / White Paper No.1 Steel — which has been widely used for a very long time in Japan. The material makes extreme …
Yu Kurosaki NEW GEKKO VG-XEOS Chef Knives with White Buffalo Ring Ebony Handle
September 7, 2023 BrandsSteel Qualities
The limited version of Yu Kurosaki NEW GEKKO series has been released with rare White Buffalo Ring Ebony Handle. The New GEKKO blades are crafted out of newly developed VG-XEOS Stainless Steel for professional. The material VG-XEOS combines high corrosion resistance and high hardness at a high dimension to achieve excellent rust hygiene characteristics and …
Sakai Takayuki 33-Layer VG10 Damascus Chef Knives with Stabilized Wood Handle [AI/SUI]
August 17, 2023 Damascus KnivesBrandsSteel Qualities
We’re pleased to introduce Sakai Takayuki 33 Layered Damascus Knife Series with Stabilized Hybrid Wood Handle “AI” & “SUI”. The blades of “AI” & “SUI” are crafted out of a 33 layer VG10 damascus steel. These knives have a seriously sharp edge, extremely hard (hardness : 60-61 HRC), excellent edge retention and a light center …
Daisuke Nishida White Paper #1 Damascus Chef’s Knives with Special Custom Handles
August 12, 2023 Damascus KnivesBrandsSteel Qualities
Daisuke’s Damascus blades with special handles are made with an inner core of Yasuki’s traditional Hagane — Shiroko / White Paper No.1 Hard Steel, which has been widely used for a very long time in Japan — supportedly by a layer of softer persistent steel for an exceptionally sharp and smooth cutting experience. Of particular …
Shigeki Tanaka Aogami No.2 Damascus Slicers (Sujihiki)
August 8, 2023 Damascus KnivesBrandsSteel Qualities
Shigeki Tanaka Aogami Damascus Slicer (Sujihiki) series feature beautiful Damascus-patterned blades with a core of Blue Paper (Aogami or Aoko) No.2 Steel, known as prime high carbon steel. This material has highest wear resistance and toughness because of special hardness. Very good choice for high end Japanese kitchen knives. These masterpieces are carefully forged & …
Yu Kurosaki FUJIN Storm-textured Chef Knife Gyuto with Stylish Turquoise & Wenge Handle
August 4, 2023 BrandsSteel Qualities
Yu Kurosaki FUJIN series has unique hammered FUJIN 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, which provides excellent rust resistance and a long-lasting edge …
Made-in-Japan Designer Wood Knife Tower Rack by Sakai Takayuki
July 22, 2023 BrandsAccessories
We’re pleased to announce to you that the Designer Knife Towers have successfully been launched by Sakai Takayuki. The Traditional Wood Knife Towers by Sakai Takayuki collaborated with Eiji Tsuji are well designed to balance their attractive look, high-class material and revolutionarily-easy-to-assemble structure. The towers can be assembled quite easily just after you unpack the …
New Face of Yoshimi Kato R2 MINAMO Thunderstorm-Hammered Chef’s Knives
July 17, 2023 Topics
We’re pleased to inform to you that Gyuto, Kengata(Kiritsuke) Gyuto Knives have been successfully added to Yoshimi Kato MINAMO series. The MINAMO features the unique thunderstorm-hammered blades with a core of SG2 (Super Gold 2 or R2) Micro Carbide Powder Stainless Steel for professional with a hardness of approx. 63 HRC, which provides excellent rust resistance …
Takeshi Saji R2 Diamond Finished Damascus Chef’s Knives with Turquoise Handle [New Nomura Special]
July 12, 2023 Damascus KnivesBrandsSteel Qualities
The new face of Takeshi Saji R2 Diamond Finished Damascus series with stylish functional turquoise handle has been released. The blades feature Damascus-patterned blades with a core of SG2 (Super Gold 2 or R2) Micro Carbide Powder Stainless Steel for professional with a hardness of approx. 63 HRC, which provides excellent rust resistance and a …
Daisuke Nishida White Paper #1 Damascus Chef’s Knives with Special Custom Handles
July 8, 2023 Damascus KnivesBrandsSteel Qualities
Daisuke’s Damascus blades with special handles are made with an inner core of Yasuki’s traditional Hagane — Shiroko / White Paper No.1 Hard Steel, which has been widely used for a very long time in Japan — supportedly by a layer of softer persistent steel for an exceptionally sharp and smooth cutting experience. Of particular …
Yu Kurosaki NEW GEKKO VG-XEOS Chef Knives
July 2, 2023 BrandsSteel Qualities
The material VG-XEOS combines high corrosion resistance and high hardness at a high dimension to achieve excellent rust hygiene characteristics and a long-lasting edge. Yu Kurosaki Moon Light – NEW GEKKO – series are crafted out of newly developed VG-XEOS Stainless Steel for professional. The handles on these knives are Half Rounded Octagonal Oak wood …
