This is the Takayuki Iwai Fumon Series. Takayuki Iwai knives are made by hands; they don’t use machines to mass produce because they believe that machine-made knives are less superior than those that are hand made. For Takayuki Iwai, it is quality first.
Specifications
Knife Type: Santoku Knife (All-purpose knife)
Material: VG10
Blade Length: 165mm
Stainless: Yes.
*No saya sheaths currently available for Iwai knives.
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.
It usually takes 2 –4 weeks for us to restock should this item is not available.
Japanny.com is the sole distributor of Takayuki Iwai knives outside Japan.
— Process of making a Japanese knife —
— Hand forging a Japanese knife (with GoPro!) —