Shungo Ogata

Shungo Ogata is a young craftsman at Takefu Knife Village in Fukui Prefecture. He started out as a computer programmer and later became a knife craftsman. He is well known for his careful finishing that pursues sharpness and functional beauty. Having given sharpening demonstrations and acted as a lecturer in France, he is one of the craftsmen whose future activities are exciting to follow.

Specifications:
Knife Type: Petty-Utility
Steel Type: White Steel No.2 (Carbon Steel, Rust Prone)
Blade Hardness: HRC 60-61
Blade Type: Double beveled blade
Blade Length: 150mm (5.9")
Blade Height: 33mm (1.3")
Blade Thickness: 3mm (0.1")
Ferrule Material: Pakka wood
Handle Material: Shitan
Handle Length: 115mm (4.5")
Weight: 71g (2.5 ounces)

Use and 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.
- Do not use a dishwasher to clean your knife.

Shungo Ogata

Shungo Ogata White Steel No.2 Damascus Petty-Utility 150mm Shitan Handle