"SHIGEKI TANAKA" Petty (Utility Knife) HSS Damascus steel Ebony Handle with Wooden Box, 135mm

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Fourth 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.

■Size: Total length approx. 263mm,
Blade section: Blade length approx. 135mm, Blade width approx. 3.0mm (at the base), Blade thickness approx. 2.5mm,
Handle section: Length approx. 122mm, Width approx. 22.5mm (maximum), Thickness approx. 19.2mm

■Weight: Approx. 77g

■Material:
Blade - Powdered high-speed steel laminated steel (SPG2-16 layers)
Handle - Buffalo horn octagonal ebony

■Blade shape: Double-edged

■Pattern shape: Octagonal pattern

■Manufactured in Japan

■Features:
This is a handmade forged knife crafted by Masataka Tanaka, who creates knives by hand from forging in Miki, a town known for its blacksmiths.
In addition to traditional techniques, this knife embodies Mr. Tanaka's passion and possesses the functional beauty of a true craftsman.
The blade is made of powder high-speed steel laminated steel, which is excellent in wear resistance and hardness.
The 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.
Furthermore, 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.
The handle is made of the finest buffalo horn octagonal ebony, which is highly durable. It combines not only sharpness but also beauty.

■Note:
We do not offer engraving on this knife.
Due to its excellent hardness and wear resistance, sharpening with a regular whetstone will take a considerable amount of time.
Please use a whetstone designed for high-speed steel.

Sharpening stones for high-speed knives are available here.

Item no. 4573200705243

Since each one is handmade, the patterns and colors may not be exactly the same as those in the photograph.

Caution: Please do not wash it with Dishwashing Machine!

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