Sakai Takayuki INOX Stainless Deba 150mm (5.9")The Sakai Takayuki INOX line gives you a taste of the Japanese traditional knife profile without the need of paying too much attention on caring the carbon steel. Comes with magnolia wood handle, buffalo horn ferrule (bolster). The steel hardened to HRC 57 means the steel will not chip as easily compare to the carbon steel, combined with its low price, this is the best choice if you are venturing into the beauty of Japanese style kitchen knives.

and this is the reason I was not able to fully commit on carrying all the other ranges of Tanaka knives other than the western R2 line

The Masamoto Shiro-ko Honyaki: for those looking for another level of craftsmanship and exclusiveness

this katsuramuki peeler turns daikon into a thin

The baseless version is popular because of its reduced shipping weight

3mm near the tip

it requires immediate wiping and drying after use to prevent corrosion

156 g  Total Length

251 g  Total Length

this knife pairs well with portioning large meat pieces or acting as a melon cutter

The combination of traditional Usuba profile

but users say that soaking for a few minutes can further improve the sharpening quality

Octagonal ebony handle with black horn ferrule and single white spacer