Shigeki Tanaka
Young skilled craftsman from Miki, Hyogo. To see how he hammers the material into the shape of knives easily is an expansive spectacular. His passion for knife-making is as hot as heated iron. Shigeki Tanaka has gained his knife-making skill through training in Takefu, Fukui. He has been creating many works with his own brand “Shigeki-saku” mainly. With his craftsmanship and radical design, his knives are beloved by people all over the world.
Specifications:
Knife Type: Nakiri
Steel Type: R2/SG2 (Stain resistant steel)
HRC: 62-63
Blade Type: Double edged blade
Blade Length: 165mm (6.5″)
Blade Height: 49mm (1.9″)
Blade Thickness: 2.5mm
Handle Material: Ebony Wood Handle
Ferrule Material: Water Buffalo Horn
Handle Length: 127mm (5″)
Weight: 180g (6.3 ounces)
Use & Care
– Do not attempt to cut, hit or chop frozen products or bones. The blade can chip or break.
– Hand wash with warm water and towel dry.
– Use a sharpening stone to maintain the sharpness of the blade.