Takayuki Iwai

This knife from Takayuki Iwai is made from Aogami steel and comes with Kurouchi finish to prevent the blade from rusting. Takayuki Iwai knives are made by hands; they don’t use machines to mass produce because they believe that machine-made knives are less superior than those that are hand made. For Takayuki Iwai, it is quality first.

Specifications:
Knife Type: Petty-Utility
Steel Type: White Steel No.2 (Carbon Steel, Rust Prone)
Blade Hardness: HRC 60-61
Blade Type: Double edged blade
Blade Length: 135mm (5.3")
Blade Height: 29mm (1.1")
Blade Thickness: 3.3mm (0.13")
Ferrule Material: Pakka wood
Handle Material: Shitan
Handle Length: 14mm (0.6")
Weight: 65g (2.3 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.

Takayuki Iwai

Takayuki Iwai White Steel No.2 Damascus Petty-Utility 135mm Shitan Handle