{"product_id":"shigeki-tanaka-petty-utility-knife-hss-damascus-steel-ebony-handle-with-wooden-box-135mm","title":"\"SHIGEKI TANAKA\" Petty (Utility Knife) HSS Damascus steel Ebony Handle with Wooden Box, 135mm","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\"SHIGEKI TANAKA\" Petty (Utility Knife) HSS Damascus steel Ebony Handle with Wooden Box, 135mm\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e★★★ \u003cstrong\u003eThree HONMAMON Stars (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/honmamon-japan.com\/blogs\/news\/honmamon-stars\" title=\"What is HONMAMON Stars\" target=\"_blank\"\u003elink\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2153\/0729\/files\/LOU9701b_small_6d0d789c-0df1-4272-9a35-f99f14dd02cc_480x480.jpg?v=1618816780\" alt=\"SHIGEKI TANAKA\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFourth generation blacksmith, Shigeki Tanaka, is a highly skilled craftsman working out of his shop located in Miki city. Mr. Tanaka got his training at Takefu knife village in Echizen, Japan. At TKV he quickly absorbed many skills that are on full display with his world-renowned knives. All of his knives are hand-forged out of his quaint workshop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e■Size: Total length approx. 263mm,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eBlade section: Blade length approx. 135mm, Blade width approx. 3.0mm (at the base), Blade thickness approx. 2.5mm,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eHandle section: Length approx. 122mm, Width approx. 22.5mm (maximum), Thickness approx. 19.2mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e■Weight: Approx. 77g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e■Material:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eBlade - Powdered high-speed steel laminated steel (SPG2-16 layers)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eHandle - Buffalo horn octagonal ebony\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e■Blade shape: Double-edged\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e■Pattern shape: Octagonal pattern\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e■Manufactured in Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e■Features:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis is a handmade forged knife crafted by Masataka Tanaka, who creates knives by hand from forging in Miki, a town known for its blacksmiths.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eIn addition to traditional techniques, this knife embodies Mr. Tanaka's passion and possesses the functional beauty of a true craftsman.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe blade is made of powder high-speed steel laminated steel, which is excellent in wear resistance and hardness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe laminated material is heated in the furnace and carefully forged, resulting in a blade with a fine structure that is simply superb in terms of sharpness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eFurthermore, the three-dimensional laminated pattern that appears on the blade creates a beautiful picture that is unique to hand-forged knives, with no two being exactly alike.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe handle is made of the finest buffalo horn octagonal ebony, which is highly durable. It combines not only sharpness but also beauty.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e■Note:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eWe do not offer engraving on this knife.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eDue to its excellent hardness and wear resistance, sharpening with a regular whetstone will take a considerable amount of time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003ePlease use a whetstone designed for high-speed steel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/honmamon-japan.com\/products\/kyo-higashiyama-hss-whetstone-set-1000-6000-surface-whetstone-stand\"\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eSharpening stones for high-speed knives are available here.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItem no. \u003cspan\u003e4573200705243\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSince each one is handmade, the patterns and colors may not be exactly the same as those in the photograph.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCaution: Please do not wash it with Dishwashing Machine!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003eImport duties; taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. 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