For over one thousand years Japan has been at the leading edge in the crafting of breathtaking blades. Wood is a raw material of natural origin so it is not always available in the quantities required by modern demand for Japanese knives. If not properly cared for, it is prone to cracking – it requires good seasoning and sealing before use. With use, the surface of the handle will lose its smoothness and shine, giving it an even better grip. This impressive small Santoku from renowned Japanese knife brand Seisuke is designed for maximum sharpness.

These blades are very difficult to manufacture, extremely prone to blade breakage, and very expensive.Because it is not naturally very durable and is prone to cracking, it is usually stabilized with resin, which ensures long-term durability and usability. It’s important to note that you should not send the item back to the address provided on the parcel packaging. Some handles, especially those made of chestnut or walnut, are treated with the Japanese technique Shou Sugi Ban, where the wood is exposed to the flames of a fire and darkens. With this version from Kanetsune you are getting centuries of knowledge in knife production and super hard Blue Steel No.

In this article we explain how you can recognize real Japanese kitchen knives and why Japanese kitchen knives can't be cheap. For example, if you take two of these cheap products and they have the exact same transition line, it is a fake. For ‘wa’ handles, softer wood is often preferred because it is extremely light and has a nice, grippable texture. To avail of a discount code, please proceed to the Checkout section, where you will find a window on the right-hand side. Coupled with a handcrafted 'burnt' Chestnut handle and Buffalo Horn ferrule you get a lot for your money.As in a traditional Hamonoya, there is also a comprehensive selection of the finest handmade penknives and hobby knives, and other wonderful gift ideas. Japanese knife handles are usually connected to the blade only by glue and their Western counterparts by rivets. We deeply respect all of the knife makers and craftsmen that we work with and, of course, each one of our fine Japanese knives. The Kiwi Brand 288 is also available and is almost identical to this knife but it does not have the higher level of finish.

New: A brand-new, unused, unopened and undamaged item in original retail packaging (where packaging . The combination of unique traditional hammer forged blades and unique, Excellent-Quality custom handles results in the creation of 'out-of-this-world’ Masterpiece Japanese knives that are on a whole new level! But we’re not just a seller of Japan's finest cutlery, we also want to educate the world on how to sharpen Japanese blades, how to choose a Japanese knife, and teach about the history of the makers of various Japanese knives and blades.

com, the Sell on Etsy app, and the Etsy app, as well as the electricity that powers Etsy’s global offices and employees working remotely from home in the US. The rougher handle is more secure in the hand and it ensures that a greasy, wet, and/or slippery hand does not slip forward on the blade during use. v=1696415025","variant_ids":[42926887108853]},"available":true,"name":"Seiki (清木) Japanese Damascus Steel Knife With Blue Resin Handle - 3. Find the perfect carbon steel knife for your culinary needs with our detailed reviews and comparison table.