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Shigeki Tanaka VG10 damascus 165mm nakiri
Regular price¥18,000 JPY
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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. The Tanaka family is a well-known knife-making family in Miki City, with a history of more than 100 years. He mainly uses VG10 stainless steel in his knives, so you can expect mastery and excellent heat treatment with this steel. Among the traditionally hand-crafted blades that we carry, Tanaka-san's knives offer exceptional value—no bells and whistles, just an excellent cutter.
Handcrafted in Miki, Japan by Shigeki Tanaka
165mm cutting edge length
Takefu VG10 stainless steel core
Sanmai construction with stainless cladding
Damascus finish
Western pakkawood handle
Suitable for right- or left-handed users
Details
Brand / Maker: Shigeki Tanaka
Producing Area: Miki, Japan
Knife type: nakiri
Finish: damascus
Construction: sanmai
Steel type: stainless steel
Core steel: Takefu VG10
Blade and Handle Specs
Total length: 292mm
Blade length - heel to tip: 165mm
Blade height at heel: 49mm
Spine thickness at heel: 2.5mm
Weight: 157g
Edge/bevel: 50:50
Handle: western pakkawood
Hand orientation: ambidextrous
Saya/ sheath: not included
Notes:
a. For the care and maintenance of Japanese knives, please refer to our care guide below. b. Slight variations in measurements and surface finish are typical in hand-forged Japanese knives. c. Minor cosmetic variations—such as light surface marks or fine scuffs—are common in handcrafted blades.
