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Popular 210mm Version debuted – Shojiro Unique Kurouchi Chef’s Knives with Bamboo Handle
January 13, 2023 BrandsSteel Qualities
We’re pleased to announce that most popular line – 210mm blade version – have been successfully added to Shojiro’s all-purpose knife series. 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 …
Newly Launched ! Takeshi Saji R2 Black Damascus Chef Knives with Brown Antler Handle
January 8, 2023 Damascus KnivesBrandsSteel Qualities
Takeshi Saji SG2/R2 Damascus series 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 long-lasting edge as well as its beautifulness and unique design with custom-made feeling. The stylish handle …
Sakai Takayuki Epic Kanji-Gallery-Engraved Deba for Special
January 2, 2023 Japanese CultureBrandsSteel Qualities
The Kanji-Gallery-Engraved Deba “Shushi-Ikkan” 360mm is gorgeously engraved with a lot of Kanji characters dedicated for Sushi, which is made for special and is only one single piece in our stock. Hand-Engraved Epic Sushi-Kanji-Gallery on the Blade The beautiful traditional picture or kanji characters on the blade is carefully hand-engraving by the skilled craftsperson, …
Japanese Shiny-Red Traditional Version of KUROKAGE Non-Stick Coating VG10 Chef Knives by Sakai Takayuki
December 28, 2022 BrandsSteel Qualities
The Japanese Shiny-Red handle versions “KOUSEKI” of KUROKAGE (“shadow black” in Japanese) Non-Stick Coating knives are very popular, because of good combination of blade color and traditional urushi handle. Surprisingly the KUROKAGE is more evolutionarily advanced than well-known MAC Non-Stick Coating knives. Because the hammered concavo-convex texture encourages the non-stick function and because the blade …
Yu Kurosaki GEKKO Super-hard HAP40 Chef Knives
December 18, 2022 BrandsSteel Qualities
Yu Kurosaki Moon Light – GEKKO – series is crafted out of HAP40 Powdered High-Speed Steel made by HITACHI Metals,ltd, one of the hardest blade steel in the world. This material provides extremely hard, abrasion resistance, edge retention compared to the any other materials as Aogami Super, ZDP189 and SG2(R2). The handles on these knives …
Yoshimi Kato Aogami Super Kurouchi Japanese Chef’s Knives available right now!
December 12, 2022 BrandsSteel Qualities
Yoshimi Kato Aogami Super KUROUCHI series feature beautiful Black finished texture with a core of Blue Paper Super (Aogami Super) Steel with a better hardness of approx.65 HRC, which provides excellent edge retention. The edge is specially formed like a clam (or HAMAGURI in Japanese), which shape helps release foods and cut smoothly. The octagonal …
Takeshi Saji Japanese Traditional Makie-Art Damascus Gyuto Knives
December 7, 2022 Damascus KnivesBrandsSteel Qualities
Takeshi Saji Japanese traditional Makie-Art series feature Diamond-finished SG2(R2) Damascus-patterned blades, and Colored Damascus Blue Paper (Aogami) high-carbon steel. On the beautifully Japanese lacquered (Urushi-nuri) saya sheath and handle, the traditional decorative Maki-e artwork is carefully hand-drawn by Master Kouichiro Tsukada. The collaboration by the master blacksmith Takeshi Saji and the Maki-e master Kouichiro Tsukada …
Japanese Traditional Version of KUROKAGE Non-Stick Coating VG10 Chef Knives by Sakai Takayuki
December 2, 2022 BrandsSteel Qualities
The Japanese traditional handle versions of KUROKAGE (“shadow black” in Japanese) Non-Stick Coating knives has successfully been launched, good combination of blade color and traditional urushi handle. Kengata Chef Knife (Gyuto 190mm, Santoku 160mm) The blades feature beautiful black & Hammer-patterned blades with a core of VG10 high carbon stainless steel with a hardness of …
Daisuke Nishida Shirogami No.1 Damascus & Kurouchi Chef’s Knives with Special Custom Handles
November 27, 2022 Damascus KnivesBrandsSteel Qualities
Daisuke’s custom knife 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 …
Sakai Takayuki NANAIRO Damascus Chef Knives with Beautiful Hygienic ABS Resin Handle
November 22, 2022 Damascus KnivesBrandsSteel Qualities
The NANAIRO Damascus series feature 33 layer VG10 damascus steel with beautifully lacquered ABS resin handles that recalls the images of Japanese tradition. The handles are Half Rounded Octagonal Lacquered ABS resin (an odorless, clean, antibacterial and enormously durable material) that recalls the images of Japanese tradition, and are easy to grip & comfortable in …
No two are exactly alike – Shojiro Yasugi Steel Unique Kurouchi Chef’s Knives with Bamboo Handle
November 17, 2022 BrandsSteel Qualities
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 of …
Long-awaited Popular Lines of Kanetsune KC-950 DSR-1K6 Stainless Hammered Chef’s Knives
November 13, 2022 BrandsSteel Qualities
We’re pleased to announce to you that long-awaited popular lines of KANETSUNE – Gyuto 210mm, Gyuto 240mm and Slicer 240mm have been launched! Chef Knife Gyuto 210mm & 240mm (New Face) The KC-950 knife series is well designed at reasonable price, which feature beautiful Hammer-patterned blades with a core of DSR-1K6 high carbon stainless steel …
Back in Stock! Aogami Super Kurouchi Hammered Stylish Gyuto Knives by Sakai Takayuki
November 2, 2022 BrandsSteel Qualities
We’re pleased to announce to you the beautiful Aogami Super Kurouchi Hammered Gyuto(Chef Knife) 210mm by Sakai Takayuki newly got in stock after a long time ! Thank you for having waited with a great patience. This Sakai Takayuki Aogami Super Clad Kurouchi series feature beautiful KUROUCHI(Black) Tsuchime finished texture with a core of Blue …
Takeshi Saji VG10 Mirror Hammered Damascus Chef Knives with Classic Micarta Handle
October 27, 2022 Damascus KnivesBrandsSteel Qualities
Takeshi Saji VG10 Damascus Classic series feature beautiful mirror-hammered damascus blades with a core of VG-10 stainless steel for professional, which provides excellent rust resistance and a long-lasting edge as well as its beautifulness and unique design with custom-made feeling. The classic stylish handle on the knife is hand crafted out of black canvas-micarta, an …
Yoshihiro Aogami No.1 Damascus Suminagashi Kenmuki (Stylish Vegetable Knife)
October 22, 2022 Damascus KnivesBrandsSteel Qualities
Yoshihiro’s Suminagashi Kenmuki, a stylish vegetable knife, features beautiful Damascus-patterned blades with a core of Blue Paper (Aogami or Aoko) No.1 Steel, made from famous Yasugi steel. This material has highest wear resistance and toughness because of special hardness (hardness of 62-63 HRC). Very good choice for high end Japanese kitchen knives. Speaking to the …
