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Stylish Version of Non-Stick Coating VG10 Hammered Kengata Chef Knives by Sakai Takayuki

The new stylish versions of KUROKAGE (“shadow black” in Japanese) Non-Stick Coating knives has successfully been launched, very easy for daily use at home with excellent hygiene. Kengata Chef Knife (Gyuto) 190mm The blades feature beautiful black & Hammer-patterned blades with a core of VG10 high carbon stainless steel with a hardness of 60-61 HRC, …

Sakai Takayuki RINKA Ginsan Mirror Full-Engraved Sakimaru-Takohiki(Sashimi) 390mm

RINKA, arched-shape chef knife series, is forged and sharpened carefully one by one by skillful craftsmen in Sakai. On this blade, an historical HAIKU(Japanese seventeen-syllable poem) is specially hand-engraved, “Miru-hito-ni, mono-no aware-wo shirazureba tuki-ya konoyo-no kagami naruramu.” Full-Engraved Blade (390mm) and Traditional Kiri Box Sharpness, Soft usage feeling and Unparalleled durability with Rust-resistance supported by …

Sakai Takayuki Traditional Japanese Style Aoniko Mirror Finished Chef Knives (Wa-Bocho)

Sakai Takayuki Aoko or Blue Paper (Aogami) No.2 Steel Mirror Finished Knife series are made from famous Yasugi steel, known as prime high carbon steel, which has been widely used for a long time in Japan. This material has highest wear resistance and toughness because of special hardness. Very good choice for high end Japanese …

Yoshimi Kato Aogami Super Kurouchi(Black-finished) Chef’s Knives with Japanese Traditional Rosewood Handle

Yoshimi Kato Aogami Super Clad Stainless Kurouchi series feature beautiful KUROUCHI(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. Aogami Super Black-finished Chef Knife with Japanese Rosewood Handle The edge is specially formed like a clam (or HAMAGURI in …

Takeshi Saji R2 Diamond Finished Damascus Chef’s Knives with White Turquoise Handle

With its beautiful white turquoise custom handle and damascus-patterned R2 blades, the Takeshi Saji won the highest praise from his many fans over the world. 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 …

Japanese Beautiful Lacquered Urushi Damascus Chef Knives by Sakai Takayuki

We’re pleased to introduce a new series of 33 Layered Damascus Knives with Beautiful Japanese Lacquered Oak Handle by Sakai Takayuki. Kentaga Gyuto (Chef Knife) [Handle:SAIU] Gyuto (Chef Knife) [Handle:SEIREN] There are some types in this series other than the above. >> Check the details The 33-layer Damascus Knives are crafted out of a 33 layer VG10 …

Yu Kurosaki Stylish R2 Hammered SHIZUKU Chef Knives with High-Class Durable Rosewood Handle

Yu Kurosaki SHIZUKU series are crafted out of SG2 (Super Gold 2 or R2) micro carbide powder stainless steel, one of the hardest blade steel in the world, which provides excellent rust resistance and a long-lasting edge as well as its beautifulness. The blade surface has unique & artistic SHIZUKU hammered texture which conjures droplets …

[Special order item] Sakai Takayuki Dragon SEIRYU Damascus Sakimaru Takohiki Sashimi Knife

The SEIRYU Sakimaru Takohiki Knife is our special order item, which features beautiful Damascus-patterned blades with a core of Blue Paper (Aogami or Aoko) No.2 Steel, made from famous Yasugi steel, known as prime high carbon steel. [Special order item] SEIRYU Sakimaru Takohiki (only 3pcs) This material has highest wear resistance and toughness because of …

Shigeki Tanaka Aogami No.2 Damascus Chef’s Gyuto Knife with Stylish Durable Ebony Handle

The Shigeki Tanaka Aogami Damascus series feature beautiful Damascus-patterned blades with a core of Blue Paper (Aogami or Aoko) No.2 Steel, known as prime high carbon steel, specifically developed for tools and knives. Speaking to the Ebony Wood handle, the Japanese-Style Octagonal figure fits better comfortably to your hand.  The buffalo tsuba equipped to the …

Yoshimi Kato Aogami Super Nashiji-finished Chef’s Knives with Japanese Traditional Rosewood Handle

Yoshimi Kato Aogami Super Clad Stainless Nashiji series feature beautiful NASHIJI(Pear skin 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. Aogami Super Nashiji-finished Bunka Knife with Japanese Rosewood Handle The edge is specially formed like a clam (or HAMAGURI …

Takeshi Saji R2 Diamond Finished Damascus Chef’s Knives with Turquoise Handle

With its beautiful blue turquoise custom handle and damascus-patterned R2 blades, the Takeshi Saji won the highest praise from his many fans over the world. 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 …

Antibacterial Silver Titanium Japanese Chef Knives

Today, we’d like to introduce to you the Silver Titanium Alloy Knives, which has better Antibacterial Effects and is more durable and lighter than steel ones.  FOREVER silver titanium series is perfect for these features as well as for effortlessly cutting almost anything through raw fish, vegetables, meats, fruits, cheeses and more. [High Grade Silver Titanium …

SUGIMOTO, the first to begin producing Western and Chinese-style knives in JAPAN

** Drastic price increase on Sugimoto knives is scheduled from April 1st. ** Sugimoto is one of the high-class manufacturer just for professional use from 1930s in Tokyo, Japan, who is the first to begin producing Western and Chinese-style knives. [Sugimoto All Steel series]   Using high carbon steel, each blade is hand forged very …

Sakai Takayuki Yanagiba Knives with Japanese Traditional Saya Sheath

The Shikisai series are traditionally forged knives with Japanese beauty, which work well for first time users as well as more experienced chefs. You can select the blade materials in “Kasumitogi (White Steel)” and “INOX(Stainless Steel)”. These materials make extreme sharpness, very good edge holding and high working hardness.    The beautiful D-shaped handle is …

Goh Umanosuke Yoshihiro Damascus Ginsan Silver 3 Steel Yanagiba Knife with Saya Cover

The Suminagashi Ginsan series feature beautiful Damascus-patterned blades with a core of Ginsan or Silver paper (Gingami) No.3 Stainless Steel. The knife is made of fine Japanese Steel Company Hitachi’s Special Stainless Steel which makes similar sharpness, edge retention as Carbon Steel. Sharpness, Soft usage feeling and Unparalleled durability with Rust-resistance supported by the experience …

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