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Shigeki Tanaka nashiji damascus VG10 santoku

Shigeki Tanaka nashiji damascus VG10 santoku

¥19,000 JPY
¥19,000 JPY
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The Shigeki Tanaka nashiji damascus VG10 santoku represents the fine craftsmanship of renowned blacksmith Shigeki Tanaka.This knife features a core of VG10 steel, known for its excellent edge retention and corrosion resistance. The nashiji damascus finish gives the blade a distinctive look, highlighting the detailed craftsmanship involved in its creation.

As a santoku knife, it is a versatile choice suitable for a variety of kitchen tasks, making it a great option for both home cooks and professional chefs. Uniquely, this series is slightly heftier than the usual offerings by Tanaka-san. This added weight contributes to its efficient performance in the kitchen, where it delivers a sense of control and robustness during use.

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Blacksmith: Shigeki Tanaka
Origin: Miki, Japan
Knife type: santoku
Finish: nashiji damascus

Core steel: VG10
Steel type: stainless
Cladding: stainless

Overall length: 291mm
Blade length (heel to tip): 168mm
Blade height at the heel: 47.2mm
Spine thickness:
at the handle: 3.0mm
at the heel: 2.9mm
midway: 2.0mm
1cm from the tip: 1.0mm
Weight: 151g

Edge/bevel: 50:50
Handle: western
Hand orientation: ambidextrous
Saya/ sheath: Not included
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Note:
a. For the care and maintenance of Japanese knives, such as the Shigeki Tanaka nashiji damascus VG10 santoku knife, please refer to our care guide below.
b. Please be aware that slight measurement variations are typical in handcrafted Japanese kitchen knives.
c. Similarly, it's common for these handcrafted knives to have minor cosmetic variations, such as light surface marks or fine scuffs.

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Care Guide

• Use whetstones for sharpening
• Use wooden or rubber cutting boards
• Keep clean and dry to prevent rust
• Avoid cutting bones or frozen foods
• Hand wash only - no dishwasher
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