The Tanaka family is a well-known knife-making family from Miki City. They have been in the business for more than 100 years. Tanaka-san is a fourth-generation blacksmith. He trained in Takefu for three years and eventually joined his family's knife-making business in 1999. He mainly uses VG10 and aogami#2 in his knives so you expect mastery and excellent heat treatment with this steel.
Construction type: sanmai Steel type: stainless steel Steel: Takefu VG10
Total length: 272mm Blade length: 157mm Blade height at heel: 34.4mm Spine thickness at heel: 2.1mm Weight: 89g
Edge/bevel: 50:50 Handle: pakkawood Hand orientation: ambidextrous
Note: Proper care is essential for Japanese knives, like this Shigeki Tanaka VG10 damascus 150mm petty knife. Check out our care guide for tips on maintaining its excellent condition.
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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 View Care Guide
