Beautiful new range of knives from Tadafusa, third generation knife makers in Sanjo, Niigata. Hand-forged, triple layered blades of rust-resistant SLD steel (HRC of 60) stay sharp longer, while the heat-treated chestnut handles resist moisture and bacteria. Beautifully presented in bespoke cardboard packaging, these stunning knives make a great gift.
126g
301 x 43 x 22mm
173mm blades
SLD Stainless Steel
60 HRC
Chestnut handles
Made in Japan
Cared for correctly, this ought to be the case: the quality of the craftsmanship and the ease with which they can be kept incredibly sharp are two of the main reasons to make the switch to Japanese steel, but that comes at a price: the steel –especially steel with high carbon content - may be more brittle than you are used to and they are not for the heavy-handed or the careless