Shigeki Tanaka

The young Shigeki Tanaka is a skilled craftsma from Miki, Hyogo. His passion for creating knives is as hot as the forge used to make them and to see him hammer steel in to knives is spectacular. Tanaka started training and making knives in Takefu, Fukui. Since, he has created many blades under his brand "Shigeki-saku. With his radial design and beautiful craftsmanship, his knives are loved by people all over the world.

Specifications:
Knife Type: Gyuto
Steel Type: Blue Steel No.2 (Carbon Steel, Rust Prone)
HRC: 61-62
Blade Type: Double edged blade
Blade Length: 180mm (7.1")
Blade Height: 40mm (1.6")
Blade Thickness: 2.5mm
Handle Material: Magnolia Handle
Ferrule Material: Water Buffalo Horn
Handle Length: 125mm (4.9")
Weight: 140g (4.9 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.

Shigeki Tanaka

Shigeki Tanaka Blue Steel No.2 17 Layer Damascus Japanese Chef's Gyuto Knife 180mm with Magnolia Handle (ferrule: Water Buffalo)