Shigeki Tanaka Blue Steel No.2 TEKKA Kurouchi Santoku Japanese Chef Knife 165mm

Shigeki Tanaka

Young skilled craftsman from Miki, Hyogo. To see how he hammers the material into the shape of knives easily is an expansive spectacular. His passion for knife-making is as hot as heated iron. Shigeki Tanaka has gained his knife-making skill through training in Takefu, Fukui. He has been creating many works with his own brand “Shigeki-saku” mainly. With his craftsmanship and radical design, his knives are beloved by people all over the world.

Specifications:
Knife Type: Santoku
Steel Type: Blue Steel No.2 (Carbon Steel, Rust Prone)
HRC: 61-62
Blade Type: Double edged blade
Blade Length: 165mm (6.5")
Blade Height: 46mm (1.8")
Blade Thickness: 2mm
Handle Material: Walnut Handle
Ferrule Material: Plastic
Handle Length: 130mm (5.1")
Weight: 113g (4 ounces)

Use & Care
- Do not attempt to cut, hit or chop frozen products or bones. The blade can chip or break.
- Hand wash with warm water and towel dry.
- Use a sharpening stone to maintain the sharpness of the blade.

 
-- Master Shigeki Tanaka making a Japanese knife --