Steel Qualities
Takeshi Saji TORII & Mt.FUJI Japanese Traditional Makie-Art Colored Damascus Chef Knife
November 29, 2019 Damascus KnivesBrandsSteel Qualities
Takeshi Saji multi-colored Damascus series feature Damascus-patterned blades with a core of Aoko or Blue Paper (Aogami) No.2 high-carbon steel that is clad with multiple layers of rust-resistant stainless steel,brass and copper. which provides a long-lasting edge as well as its beautifulness and unique multi-metal-colored texture. On the beautifully Japanese lacquered (Urushi-nuri) saya sheath and …
Hattori 80-Year-Old Anniversary Special VG10 Knives with Ironwood Handle, only 30pcs in the world
November 26, 2019 BrandsSteel Qualities
This HATTORI SAN series — to celebrate the 80-year-old anniversary of Ichiro Hattori, one of the famous master blacksmith in Japan — is made of whole VG-10 stainless steel for professional which provides excellent rust resistance and a long-lasting edge as well as its beautifulness. * Please be noted that the stock is extremely limited. …
Goh Umanosuke Yoshihiro Honyaki Shirogami Steel with traditional water-quenched WAVE
November 22, 2019 Knife StructureBrandsSteel Qualities
The Mirrored Honyaki series is the TOP line of Goh Umanosuke Yoshihiro brand that has been cultivated through a long 600-year history by skilled craftsmen in Sakai, Japan. This mirror finished Shiroko or White Paper (Shirogami) #2 Steel Knife is made from famous Yasugi steel, known as prime high carbon steel, specifically developed for tools and knives. Its …
Honyaki Knife Special Coverage debut!
November 21, 2019 Knife StructureSteel Qualities
We’re pleased to announce that the special feature page of Honyaki knives has been released with some new cool items. Honyaki knives are forged solely from one material: high-carbon steel (called “Hagane”). Generally the Hagane is White steel(Shirogami) or Blue steel(Aogami). The structure method used to make Honyaki knives is similar to that used to …
Shigeki Tanaka Ginsan Silver 3 Stainless Steel Damascus Yanagiba(Sashimi) Knife, the LAST ONE in stock
November 5, 2019 Damascus KnivesBrandsSteel Qualities
Shigeki Tanaka R2/SG2 Damascus Knives that represents high-status feature beautiful Damascus-patterned blades with a core of R2/SG2 (Super Gold 2) micro carbide powder stainless steel, known as one of the hardest blade in the world, minimum 63 Rockwell scale(HRC). 210mm, 240mm, 270mm Gyuto (Chef Knife) Speaking to the Walnut handle, the Japanese-Style Octagonal figure fits …
MASAMOTO KS Honkasumi Gyokuhaku-ko Knives with Japanese Style Handle
October 29, 2019 BrandsSteel Qualities
Masamoto “KS” Hon-Kasumi Gyokuhaku-ko (White Steel) series are made to put soft kitchen knife iron on traditional TAMA-HAGANE which is made with the much-treasured secret the materials of the iron selected carefully from Masago iron sand of the historical San-in district in Japan. Sharpness, Soft usage feeling and Unparalleled durability supported by the experience through …
Yoshimi Kato (KINTARO) Aogami Super Kurouchi Japanese Chef’s Knife available right now!
September 21, 2019 BrandsSteel Qualities
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. The edge is specially formed like a clam (or HAMAGURI in Japanese), which shape helps release foods and cut smoothly. …
Sakai Takayuki Dedicatory Honyaki Water Quench Mirrored Yanagiba Knife KAGEUCHI / SHINUCHI
September 11, 2019 BrandsSteel Qualities
This Dedicatory Honyaki Water Quench Mirrored Honyaki series is one of the TOP line of Sakai Takayuki brand that has been cultivated through a long 600-year history by skilled craftsmen in Sakai, Japan. The beautifully textured crescent moons on the blade are made during Japanese traditional sword honyaki process by a skillful blacksmith. The mirror …
Goh Umanosuke Yoshihiro Sword-like Ginsan Silver 3 Stainless Steel Japanese Sushi & Sashimi Knives
September 6, 2019 BrandsSteel Qualities
Goh Umanosuke Yoshihiro Ginsan series feature beautiful sword-like blades with Ginsan or Silver paper (Gingami) No.3 Stainless Steel, made of fine Japanese Steel Company — Hitachi’s Special Stainless Steel — which has equivalent sharpness & edge retention to Carbon Steel. Ginsan Silver 3 Stainless Kiritsuke-Yanagiba Knife In the same way as traditional Japanese knives, skillful …
Released! Sakai Takayuki Non-Stick Coating VG10 Hammered Japanese Chef’s Knives
August 12, 2019 BrandsSteel Qualities
The KUROKAGE (“shadow black” in Japanese) Non-Stick Coating knife series feature beautiful black & Hammer-patterned blades with a core of VG10 high carbon stainless steel with a hardness of 60-61 HRC, which provides excellent edge retention. The KUROKAGE is more evolutionarily advanced than MAC Non-Stick Coating knife series. Because not only the blade is coated …
Goh Umanosuke Yoshihiro Sword-like Aonamiuchi (Blue-Wave) Sakimaru-Takohiki Knives
July 18, 2019 BrandsSteel Qualities
Goh Umanosuke Yoshihiro Aonamiuchi Sakimaru-Takohiki Knife features Japanese sword-like shape with the beautiful & precious WAVE pattern seen on the reverse side surface. The pattern is called “Montanren”, generated in the Japanese traditional forging process by only high-skill seasoned blacksmiths. Sword-like shaped blade Precious WAVE pattern Traditional Hand Engraving The blade material is higher rank Blue Paper …
Sakai Takayuki Honyaki Aogami 1 Steel Japanese Kiritsuke Chef’s Knife by Kenji Togashi
July 4, 2019 BrandsSteel Qualities
The Kiritsuke Chef’s Knife is a masterpiece forged by the famous blacksmith Kenji Togashi and sharpened by well-known craftsman Hirotsugu Tosa. Very hard to get item. The Aoko or Blue Paper (Aogami) No.1 steel blade is made from famous Yasugi steel, known as prime high carbon steel, specifically developed for tools and knives. Its blade …
Full-Hand-Forged Aogami Super Kurouchi Knives by IWAI in Takefu JAPAN
June 22, 2019 BrandsSteel Qualities
We’re pleased to announce that the Full-Hand-Forged Aogami Super Kurouchi Knives made by Takeshi and Takayuki Iwai have gotten in stock after a long time. The hand-made shape of the IWAI knives Surprisingly, the blade near the handle is very thick compared to the center through the top of the blade. That means the blade …
Aogami Super Kurouchi Hammered Stylish Gyuto Knives by Sakai Takayuki available after a long interval
June 17, 2019 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 …
Which is better, Kasumitogi or INOX knives ?
June 3, 2019 Steel Qualities
A customer gave us a good question, “which is better, Kasumitogi (white steel) or INOX ?” It can be a question by those who are looking for Japanese style knives. The following was our answer, hoping it would be helpful for him. ———- “The two have following features. Kasumi knives are made from two materials …
