| Brand / Blacksmith: | Tadafusa |
| Series: | SLD Hammer Tone |
| Knife type: | Tall Petty 105 |
| Blade Length / Total length (mm): | 105/228 |
| Grind: | 50/50 |
| Finish: | Tsuchime / Hammered |
| Steel type: | SLD (semi stainless) |
| Forging method: | San Mai |
| HRC hardness: | 62 - 63 |
| Handle type / Material / Ferrule: | Wa Octagonal / Wooden ferule |
| Spine Thickness at heel / tip (mm): | 3,1/0,4 |
| Blade height at heel (mm): | 37 |
| Weight (gr): | 80 |
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The founder of Tadafusa, Sone Torasaburo started the company from nothing in the 23rd year of the Showa era in 1948. He made various kinds of knives such as sickles, short swords and kitchen knives by using the forging techniques he learned as an apprentice making hand-forged metal scales. He gradually started to specialize in making fishing knives and then also address a need to create kitchen knives for home and professional use and special knives for Soba up to today. Since the company’s foundation, they strive to create “the best products” for customers by hand through every single process and to make each knife with utmost enthusiasm. The SLD Hammer tone series has one of the most distinctive hammered patterns in Japanese knife making. Each blacksmith has its own Tsuchime pattern. Their Tsuchime is based on geometric diamond pattern, which has been familiar from ancient times in Japan. Hitachi SLD Steel has more chromium than carbon steel such as Blue Paper Steel or White Paper Steel, which means that it is more resistant to rust but not fully stainless (semi stainless). Also, it holds a sharp edge and a long edge retention by its hardness and toughness. It is popular steel for kitchen knives in Japan. The Tall Petty will become one of your favorites in the kitchen. A small, general-purpose knife used for peeling, shaping, and slicing fruits and vegetables, chopping herbs, and making garnishes that also can be used in handheld cuts. The special edition Tall petty will be handy for garlic, ginger and all the small ingredients requiring a perfect cut.
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Out of stockThe founder of Tadafusa, Sone Torasaburo started the company from nothing in the 23rd year of the Showa era in 1948. He made various kinds of knives such as sickles, short swords and kitchen knives by using the forging techniques he learned as an apprentice making hand-forged metal scales. He gradually started to specialize in making fishing knives and then also address a need to create kitchen knives for home and professional use and special knives for Soba up to today. Since the company’s foundation, they strive to create “the best products” for customers by hand through every single process and to make each knife with utmost enthusiasm. The SLD Hammer tone series has one of the most distinctive hammered patterns in Japanese knife making. Each blacksmith has its own Tsuchime pattern. Their Tsuchime is based on geometric diamond pattern, which has been familiar from ancient times in Japan. Hitachi SLD Steel has more chromium than carbon steel such as Blue Paper Steel or White Paper Steel, which means that it is more resistant to rust but not fully stainless (semi stainless). Also, it holds a sharp edge and a long edge retention by its hardness and toughness. It is popular steel for kitchen knives in Japan. Sujihiki is a Double bevel slicer for boneless meat and fish. The name translates to “muscle cutter”. It is usually long and thin with a low profile and the purpose of it is for cutting in one single slice in order to create minimum cellular damage (That preserves the original texture and flavor of the protein). Perfect for slicing and back draw cut motions. The 270mm size is just right for medium to big pieces of protein.
Brand / Blacksmith: Tadafusa Series: SLD Hammer Tone Knife type: Sujihiki 270 Blade Length / Total length (mm): 270/427 Grind: 50/50 Finish: Tsuchime / Hammered Steel type: SLD (semi stainless) Forging method: San Mai HRC hardness: 62 - 63 Handle type / Material / Ferrule: Wa Octagonal / Wooden ferule Spine Thickness at heel / tip (mm): 2/0,3 Blade height at heel (mm): 36 Weight (gr): 143 Notes: -
Out of stockThe founder of Tadafusa, Sone Torasaburo started the company from nothing in the 23rd year of the Showa era in 1948. He made various kinds of knives such as sickles, short swords and kitchen knives by using the forging techniques he learned as an apprentice making hand-forged metal scales. He gradually started to specialize in making fishing knives and then also address a need to create kitchen knives for home and professional use and special knives for Soba up to today. Since the company’s foundation, they strive to create “the best products” for customers by hand through every single process and to make each knife with utmost enthusiasm. The SLD Hammer tone series has one of the most distinctive hammered patterns in Japanese knife making. Each blacksmith has its own Tsuchime pattern. Their Tsuchime is based on geometric diamond pattern, which has been familiar from ancient times in Japan. Hitachi SLD Steel has more chromium than carbon steel such as Blue Paper Steel or White Paper Steel, which means that it is more resistant to rust but not fully stainless (semi stainless). Also, it holds a sharp edge and a long edge retention by its hardness and toughness. It is popular steel for kitchen knives in Japan. Sujihiki is a Double bevel slicer for boneless meat and fish. The name translates to “muscle cutter”. It is usually long and thin with a low profile and the purpose of it is for cutting in one single slice in order to create minimum cellular damage (That preserves the original texture and flavor of the protein). Perfect for slicing and back draw cut motions. The 240mm size is just right for small to medium pieces of protein.
Brand / Blacksmith: Tadafusa Series: SLD Hammer Tone Knife type: Sujihiki 240 Blade Length / Total length (mm): 242/397 Grind: 50/50 Finish: Tsuchime / Hammered Steel type: SLD (semi stainless) Forging method: San Mai HRC hardness: 62 - 63 Handle type / Material / Ferrule: Wa Octagonal / Wooden ferule Spine Thickness at heel / tip (mm): 2/0,3 Blade height at heel (mm): 37 Weight (gr): 137 Notes: -
Out of stockThe founder of Tadafusa, Sone Torasaburo started the company from nothing in the 23rd year of the Showa era in 1948. He made various kinds of knives such as sickles, short swords and kitchen knives by using the forging techniques he learned as an apprentice making hand-forged metal scales. He gradually started to specialize in making fishing knives and then also address a need to create kitchen knives for home and professional use and special knives for Soba up to today. Since the company’s foundation, they strive to create “the best products” for customers by hand through every single process and to make each knife with utmost enthusiasm. The SLD Hammer tone series has one of the most distinctive hammered patterns in Japanese knife making. Each blacksmith has its own Tsuchime pattern. Their Tsuchime is based on geometric diamond pattern, which has been familiar from ancient times in Japan. Hitachi SLD Steel has more chromium than carbon steel such as Blue Paper Steel or White Paper Steel, which means that it is more resistant to rust but not fully stainless (semi stainless). Also, it holds a sharp edge and a long edge retention by its hardness and toughness. It is popular steel for kitchen knives in Japan. With a tall blade and rounded nose, the Santoku is a versatile, all over, knife that is suitable for cutting meat, fish, or vegetables. The name Santoku means “Three-purpose” (virtues). Used mainly with chopping and push cuts by most Japanese like a general use chef knife.
Brand / Blacksmith: Tadafusa Series: SLD Hammer Tone Knife type: Santoku 165 Blade Length / Total length (mm): 165/305 Grind: 50/50 Finish: Tsuchime / Hammered Steel type: SLD (semi stainless) Forging method: San Mai HRC hardness: 62 - 63 Handle type / Material / Ferrule: Wa Octagonal / Wooden ferule Spine Thickness at heel / tip (mm): 2,7/0,35 Blade height at heel (mm): 49 Weight (gr): 140 Notes: -
Out of stockThe founder of Tadafusa, Sone Torasaburo started the company from nothing in the 23rd year of the Showa era in 1948. He made various kinds of knives such as sickles, short swords and kitchen knives by using the forging techniques he learned as an apprentice making hand-forged metal scales. He gradually started to specialize in making fishing knives and then also address a need to create kitchen knives for home and professional use and special knives for Soba up to today. Since the company’s foundation, they strive to create “the best products” for customers by hand through every single process and to make each knife with utmost enthusiasm. The SLD Hammer tone series has one of the most distinctive hammered patterns in Japanese knife making. Each blacksmith has its own Tsuchime pattern. Their Tsuchime is based on geometric diamond pattern, which has been familiar from ancient times in Japan. Hitachi SLD Steel has more chromium than carbon steel such as Blue Paper Steel or White Paper Steel, which means that it is more resistant to rust but not fully stainless (semi stainless). Also, it holds a sharp edge and a long edge retention by its hardness and toughness. It is popular steel for kitchen knives in Japan. The Petty is one of the most commonly used knives in the kitchen. A small, general-purpose knife used for peeling, shaping, and slicing fruits and vegetables, chopping herbs, and making garnishes that also can be used in handheld cuts. The 135mm size is just right!
Brand / Blacksmith: Tadafusa Series: SLD Hammer Tone Knife type: Petty 135 Blade Length / Total length (mm): 137/263 Grind: 50/50 Finish: Tsuchime / Hammered Steel type: SLD (semi stainless) Forging method: San Mai HRC hardness: 62 - 63 Handle type / Material / Ferrule: Wa Octagonal / Wooden ferule Spine Thickness at heel / tip (mm): 3/0,4 Blade height at heel (mm): 31 Weight (gr): 85 Notes: -
The founder of Tadafusa, Sone Torasaburo started the company from nothing in the 23rd year of the Showa era in 1948. He made various kinds of knives such as sickles, short swords and kitchen knives by using the forging techniques he learned as an apprentice making hand-forged metal scales. He gradually started to specialize in making fishing knives and then also address a need to create kitchen knives for home and professional use and special knives for Soba up to today. Since the company’s foundation, they strive to create “the best products” for customers by hand through every single process and to make each knife with utmost enthusiasm. The SLD Hammer tone series has one of the most distinctive hammered patterns in Japanese knife making. Each blacksmith has its own Tsuchime pattern. Their Tsuchime is based on geometric diamond pattern, which has been familiar from ancient times in Japan. Hitachi SLD Steel has more chromium than carbon steel such as Blue Paper Steel or White Paper Steel, which means that it is more resistant to rust but not fully stainless (semi stainless). Also, it holds a sharp edge and a long edge retention by its hardness and toughness. It is popular steel for kitchen knives in Japan. The Nakiri, that looks like a small cleaver, is a specialized knife for vegetables. It is a double bevel knife and has a tall, thin blade in order to go through vegetables easily. It is a very popular knife throughout Japan as well as the rest of the world because its specialized profile makes the veggie preparation so easy. Feels nimble in the handle despite its size and its thin blade is designed for precise cuts. Perfect for chopping, slicing and push cuts.
Brand / Blacksmith: Tadafusa Series: SLD Hammer Tone Knife type: Nakiri 165 Blade Length / Total length (mm): 167/310 Grind: 50/50 Finish: Tsuchime / Hammered Steel type: SLD (semi stainless) Forging method: San Mai HRC hardness: 62 - 63 Handle type / Material / Ferrule: Wa Octagonal / Wooden ferule Spine Thickness at heel / tip (mm): 2,2 Blade height at heel (mm): 50 Weight (gr): 165 Notes: -
Out of stockThe founder of Tadafusa, Sone Torasaburo started the company from nothing in the 23rd year of the Showa era in 1948. He made various kinds of knives such as sickles, short swords and kitchen knives by using the forging techniques he learned as an apprentice making hand-forged metal scales. He gradually started to specialize in making fishing knives and then also address a need to create kitchen knives for home and professional use and special knives for Soba up to today. Since the company’s foundation, they strive to create “the best products” for customers by hand through every single process and to make each knife with utmost enthusiasm. The SLD Hammer tone series has one of the most distinctive hammered patterns in Japanese knife making. Each blacksmith has its own Tsuchime pattern. Their Tsuchime is based on geometric diamond pattern, which has been familiar from ancient times in Japan. Hitachi SLD Steel has more chromium than carbon steel such as Blue Paper Steel or White Paper Steel, which means that it is more resistant to rust but not fully stainless (semi stainless). Also, it holds a sharp edge and a long edge retention by its hardness and toughness. It is popular steel for kitchen knives in Japan. The Kiritsuke is a hybrid knife, similar to a Gyuto but with a K-Tip suitable for delicate tasks and ideal for push cutting technique. It is a knife that is used as a multi-purpose knife, suitable for a wide range of tasks. Is shaped for cutting the vast majority of meats, fishes, vegetables and fruits. Can be also used as a slicer alternative to Sujihiki. The 210mm size is the most common and can suit both home cooks and professionals.
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The founder of Tadafusa, Sone Torasaburo started the company from nothing in the 23rd year of the Showa era in 1948. He made various kinds of knives such as sickles, short swords and kitchen knives by using the forging techniques he learned as an apprentice making hand-forged metal scales. He gradually started to specialize in making fishing knives and then also address a need to create kitchen knives for home and professional use and special knives for Soba up to today. Since the company’s foundation, they strive to create “the best products” for customers by hand through every single process and to make each knife with utmost enthusiasm. The SLD Hammer tone series has one of the most distinctive hammered patterns in Japanese knife making. Each blacksmith has its own Tsuchime pattern. Their Tsuchime is based on geometric diamond pattern, which has been familiar from ancient times in Japan. Hitachi SLD Steel has more chromium than carbon steel such as Blue Paper Steel or White Paper Steel, which means that it is more resistant to rust but not fully stainless (semi stainless). Also, it holds a sharp edge and a long edge retention by its hardness and toughness. It is popular steel for kitchen knives in Japan. The Honesuki is a rather small knife specifically created for filleting chicken and poultry. It’s the Japanese equivalent to the boning knife with a flatter and higher profile. This design makes it easy to chop through the joints of the chicken (rabbits etc) when you ‘re filleting them. The tip of the knife is usually thin, so it can glide easily through flesh. The heel of the blade is used for hard bits, and the tip is used for articulate slicing. The 150mm is the most common size.
Brand / Blacksmith: Tadafusa Series: SLD Hammer Tone Knife type: Honesuki 150 Blade Length / Total length (mm): 150/290 Grind: 50/50 Finish: Tsuchime / Hammered Steel type: SLD (semi stainless) Forging method: San Mai HRC hardness: 62 - 63 Handle type / Material / Ferrule: Wa Octagonal / Wooden ferule Spine Thickness at heel / tip (mm): 3/0,4 Blade height at heel (mm): 40 Weight (gr): 114 Notes: -
The founder of Tadafusa, Sone Torasaburo started the company from nothing in the 23rd year of the Showa era in 1948. He made various kinds of knives such as sickles, short swords and kitchen knives by using the forging techniques he learned as an apprentice making hand-forged metal scales. He gradually started to specialize in making fishing knives and then also address a need to create kitchen knives for home and professional use and special knives for Soba up to today. Since the company’s foundation, they strive to create “the best products” for customers by hand through every single process and to make each knife with utmost enthusiasm. The SLD Hammer tone series has one of the most distinctive hammered patterns in Japanese knife making. Each blacksmith has its own Tsuchime pattern. Their Tsuchime is based on geometric diamond pattern, which has been familiar from ancient times in Japan. Hitachi SLD Steel has more chromium than carbon steel such as Blue Paper Steel or White Paper Steel, which means that it is more resistant to rust but not fully stainless (semi stainless). Also, it holds a sharp edge and a long edge retention by its hardness and toughness. It is popular steel for kitchen knives in Japan. The Hiraki or Kaisaki is a special knife that can be used as a shellfish knife or filleting small fish. Can also be used as a small general use knife.
Brand / Blacksmith: Tadafusa Series: SLD Hammer Tone Knife type: Hiraki 165 Blade Length / Total length (mm): 164/320 Grind: 50/50 Finish: Tsuchime / Hammered Steel type: SLD (semi stainless) Forging method: San Mai HRC hardness: 62 - 63 Handle type / Material / Ferrule: Wa Octagonal / Wooden ferule Spine Thickness at heel / tip (mm): 3,4/0,4 Blade height at heel (mm): 38 Weight (gr): 130 Notes: -
The founder of Tadafusa, Sone Torasaburo started the company from nothing in the 23rd year of the Showa era in 1948. He made various kinds of knives such as sickles, short swords and kitchen knives by using the forging techniques he learned as an apprentice making hand-forged metal scales. He gradually started to specialize in making fishing knives and then also address a need to create kitchen knives for home and professional use and special knives for Soba up to today. Since the company’s foundation, they strive to create “the best products” for customers by hand through every single process and to make each knife with utmost enthusiasm. The SLD Hammer tone series has one of the most distinctive hammered patterns in Japanese knife making. Each blacksmith has its own Tsuchime pattern. Their Tsuchime is based on geometric diamond pattern, which has been familiar from ancient times in Japan. Hitachi SLD Steel has more chromium than carbon steel such as Blue Paper Steel or White Paper Steel, which means that it is more resistant to rust but not fully stainless (semi stainless). Also, it holds a sharp edge and a long edge retention by its hardness and toughness. It is popular steel for kitchen knives in Japan. Meaning “Beef knife” in Japanese, the Gyuto is the most common and basic of all knives, the Japanese version of the classic western Chef’s knife. It is used as a multi-purpose knife, suitable for meat, fish, vegetables and more. Can be used with almost all different cutting techniques. The 240mm size is to be used both by professional and experienced home cooks.
Brand / Blacksmith: Tadafusa Series: SLD Hammer Tone Knife type: Gyuto 240 Blade Length / Total length (mm): 240/395 Grind: 50/50 Finish: Tsuchime / Hammered Steel type: SLD (semi stainless) Forging method: San Mai HRC hardness: 62 - 63 Handle type / Material / Ferrule: Wa Octagonal / Wooden ferule Spine Thickness at heel / tip (mm): 2,2/0,4 Blade height at heel (mm): 50 Weight (gr): 206 Notes: -
The founder of Tadafusa, Sone Torasaburo started the company from nothing in the 23rd year of the Showa era in 1948. He made various kinds of knives such as sickles, short swords and kitchen knives by using the forging techniques he learned as an apprentice making hand-forged metal scales. He gradually started to specialize in making fishing knives and then also address a need to create kitchen knives for home and professional use and special knives for Soba up to today. Since the company’s foundation, they strive to create “the best products” for customers by hand through every single process and to make each knife with utmost enthusiasm. The SLD Hammer tone series has one of the most distinctive hammered patterns in Japanese knife making. Each blacksmith has its own Tsuchime pattern. Their Tsuchime is based on geometric diamond pattern, which has been familiar from ancient times in Japan. Hitachi SLD Steel has more chromium than carbon steel such as Blue Paper Steel or White Paper Steel, which means that it is more resistant to rust but not fully stainless (semi stainless). Also, it holds a sharp edge and a long edge retention by its hardness and toughness. It is popular steel for kitchen knives in Japan. Meaning “Beef knife” in Japanese, the Gyuto is the most common and basic of all knives, the Japanese version of the classic western Chef’s knife. It is used as a multi-purpose knife, suitable for meat, fish, vegetables and more. Can be used with almost all different cutting techniques. The 210mm size is the most common, used both by professional and home cooks.
Brand / Blacksmith: Tadafusa Series: SLD Hammer Tone Knife type: Gyuto 210 Blade Length / Total length (mm): 210/360 Grind: 50/50 Finish: Tsuchime / Hammered Steel type: SLD (semi stainless) Forging method: San Mai HRC hardness: 62 - 63 Handle type / Material / Ferrule: Wa Octagonal / Wooden ferule Spine Thickness at heel / tip (mm): 2,2/0,4 Blade height at heel (mm): 48 Weight (gr): 176 Notes:
