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Extraordinarily Beautiful Japanese Kitchen Knives From This Young Blacksmith In Sanjo City, Niigata. Masashi’S Knives Are Light, Beautifully Balanced, And A Joy To Work With. He Worked For His Uncle At Yoshikane Before Setting Out On His Own – His Stock Is Set To Rise!

The Range Consists Of A Petty, Nakiri And A Gyuto And There Is An Optional Saya (A Magnolia Wood Slipcase/Sheath) Available For Each Model.

Damascus Sld Steel Blades, Charred Chestnut Handles, Resin Ferrules. Sld Steel From Hitachi Benefits From A High Carbon Content That Holds Its Edge Well, Is Tough, Easy To Sharpen And Maintain, And With A 12% Chromium Content Is Very Nearly Stainless. This Is Laminated To An Outer Cladding Of 15-Layered Damascus Stainless Steel, Creating A Blade Of Breathtaking Beauty.