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.

The Sparkle Series is a beautiful series of blades designed with a ""light"" motif of a hammered grain. Not only is the surface of the blade shiny and beautiful, but The sharpness of this knife is also preeminently good.

Specifications:
Knife Type: Yanagiba
Steel Type: VG10 (Stain resistant steel)
Blade Hardness: HRC 60-62
Blade Type: Single beveled blade
Blade Length: 270mm (10.6")
Blade Height: 33mm (1.3")
Blade Thickness: 3.6mm (0.1")
Ferrule Material: Water Buffalo Horn
Handle Material: Walnut
Handle Length: 145mm (5.7")
Weight: 208g (7.3 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.

Shigeki Tanaka

Shigeki Tanaka Senko VG10 Damascus Yanagiba 270mm Walnut Handle