Takamura Knives VG10 Migaki Finished Santoku 170mm Black Pakka wood HandleTakamura Knives In 1945 research into stainless steels was still fairly limited. At that time Takamura Hamono became a forrunner in developing the best quality stainless steel knives available and has since spent 60 years perfecting their blends. They have created many different steel types to find theat perfect balance of edge retention and wear resistance. Their knives' unmatched cutting performance is recognized not only throughout Japan, but by

Size: 27mmH x63mm x 183mm"

Blade Height: 21

You'll be able to feel the difference of the thin convex grind that evokes images of traditional Japanese Samurai swords

Japanese washoku chefs traditionally use gingko tree cutting boards

The superior craftsmanship resonates throughout the body as you use these knives

Handle Length: 119mm (4

Weight: 168g (5

Tojiro Produces affordable but hight quality Japanese knives and it has been used for a long time around the world

Weight: 122g (4

Weight: 81g (2

Kanetsune Seki was able to conserve this method and employ it in all of his knives

Ferrule Material: Mahogany