| Brand / Blacksmith: | Anryu (Takumi Ikeda) |
| Series: | Kurouchi / Damascus |
| Knife type: | Gyuto 210mm |
| Blade Length / Total length (mm): | 215/362 |
| Grind: | 50/50 |
| Finish: | Kurouchi / Damascus |
| Steel type: | Shirogami-2 (White-2) |
| Forging method: | San-Mai Damascus |
| HRC hardness: | 61 |
| Handle type / Material / Ferrule: | Oval / Rosewood / Black Pakka |
| Spine Thickness at heel / tip (mm): | 3 / 0,3 |
| Blade height at heel (mm): | 46,2 |
| Weight (gr): | 162 |
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Out of stockOne of the most legendary blacksmiths in Japan. His family made knives since 1870 and he is one of the founding fathers of Takefu knife village. He retired back in 2021 and his legend is continued by his nephew and apprentice Takumi Ikeda that has been anyway manufacturing the Anryu knives for the last few years. The Kurouchi / Damascus series are made with White-2 (Shirogami-2) steel with an iron clad that requires extra care. They have the usual unique Anryu grinds and their combined Kurouchi / Damascus finish make them look even more stunning. The Wa rosewood octagonal handle adds some more beauty. 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.
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Dao Vua is a Vietnamese brand that recently started very good reputation for their quality / price ratio. Handmade knives made by the family and community members and the ideal choice for beginners in the handmade knives world. They are exporting 50% of their production in USA where they started becoming a favorite for the ones that want a handmade knife without “breaking the bank”. The already Classic V2 series is made from leaf spring recycled carbon steel, fully by hand, at a HRC60 hardness and feature a kurouchi finish and a nice Octagonal With different Natural Wood like Ebony, Rose Wood or Padauk Wood . 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 specific knife comes in a special small size at 210mm. Important Note: Dao Vua knives are fully hand forged and therefore can have imperfections in finishing or straightness. They are delivered without a box (but very well protected) and extra sharpening service is strongly suggested as their sharpness out of the box can be drastically improved. Handles come in different colors and may vary from the one you see in the picture. If you want to be sure of the handle color kindly contact us by email or messenger. Important Note: This is a Carbon Steel knife and not a stainless one. Requires attention and care in its maintenance like quick washing and drying after use, storing in low humidity area and application of mineral oil if not used for some time. Over time it will form a patina that will protect it from rust. In case rust appears, use baking soda on wet blade, leave it for 10 mins and rub carefully with your finger or a soft sponge. In case rust is not removed, contact us for further instructions.
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Dao Vua is a Vietnamese brand that recently started very good reputation for their quality / price ratio. Handmade knives made by the family and community members and the ideal choice for beginners in the handmade knives world. They are exporting 50% of their production in USA where they started becoming a favorite for the ones that want a handmade knife without “breaking the bank”. The V-3 Series is made from 52100 carbon steel, fully by hand, at a HRC61 hardness. It features a Nashiji / Hammered finish and an ergonomic Ebony and Rosewood wooden handle. 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 suitable to both home cooks and professionals. Important Note: Dao Vua knives are fully hand forged and therefore can have imperfections in finishing or straightness. They are delivered without a box (but very well protected) and extra sharpening service is strongly suggested as their sharpness out of the box can be drastically improved. Handles come in different colors and may vary from the one you see in the picture. If you want to be sure of the handle color kindly contact us by email or messenger. Important Note: This is a Carbon Steel knife and not a stainless one. Requires attention and care in its maintenance like quick washing and drying after use, storing in low humidity area and application of mineral oil if not used for some time. Over time it will form a patina that will protect it from rust. In case rust appears, use baking soda on wet blade, leave it for 10 mins and rub carefully with your finger or a soft sponge. In case rust is not removed, contact us for further instructions.
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Out of stockDikristo PRO series, is a dedicated knife line for professionals and knife enthusiasts. Made from vanadium & niobium carbide, stainless steel it was designed to be versatile, durable and reliable but also elegant and beautiful in order to become true extension of your hand! This one is laser thin and light for nimble, razor sharp cuts. It has unique geometry made for chopping, push/pull cut and rocking and it features a polished blade with amazing figured stabilized wood and carbon fiber ring. Includes 2 years warranty.
Brand / Blacksmith: Dikristo Series: PRO Knife type: Gyuto Blade Length / Total length (mm): 205 / 330 Grind: 50 / 50 Finish: Polished Steel type: Niolox Stainless Forging method: Monosteel HRC hardness: 61 Handle type / Material / Ferrule: Western /Synthetic/wood/carbon fiber Spine Thickness at heel / tip (mm): 2,5 / 0,30 Blade height at heel (mm): 45 Weight (gr): 170 Notes: -
Hado, which means the road of ‘ha’ (刃, blades). is the brand name for the knives crafted by Fukui Co & Ltd. Japanese artisans attach great importance to ‘tamashi’ (魂, soul). They pour their own souls into individual works. The word, ‘tamashi’ has various contexts. It can mean one’s spirit, determination, backbone, et cetra. ‘Tamashi’ is at the core of Hado project. We sharpen knives one by one, putting our tamashi into the knives. The feeling of the blades builds up something ineffable on our hands and hearts. The Ginsan Series, forged and heat-treated by Yamatsuka Shougou of Yamatsuka Hamono from Sakai, sharpened by Matuyama San and feature Ginsan (Silver-3) steel that combines rust resistance with hardness comparable to carbon steel. The beautiful shinogi line indicates the meticulous sharpening of both the kiriha and the hira. Combined with an amazing Urushi Oak wa handle, these knives are shouting beauty in simplicity. The Ginsan Series are equipped with Urushi Oak handles (a natural lacquer coming from the Urushi tree). Urushi lacquering is a traditional Japanese lacquering technique, mastered through centuries. Multiple layers of the Urushi lacquer is applied on the wood handle, making it resistant to alcali, acids and food safe. 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 is the most commonly used size, handy for both professional and home cooks.
Brand / Blacksmith: Hado Fukui Series: Ginsan Knife type: Gyuto 210mm Blade Length / Total length (mm): 198 / 355 Grind: 50/50 Finish: Polished / Migaki Steel type: Ginsan (Silver - 3) Forging method: San Mai HRC hardness: 62 Handle type / Material / Ferrule: Wa / Urushi Oak Spine Thickness at heel / tip (mm): 2 / 0,3 Blade height at heel (mm): 47 Weight (gr): 136 Notes: -
Hado, which means the road of ‘ha’ (刃, blades). is the brand name for the knives crafted by Fukui Co & Ltd. Japanese artisans attach great importance to ‘tamashi’ (魂, soul). They pour their own souls into individual works. The word, ‘tamashi’ has various contexts. It can mean one’s spirit, determination, backbone, et cetra. ‘Tamashi’ is at the core of Hado project. We sharpen knives one by one, putting our tamashi into the knives. The feeling of the blades builds up something ineffable on our hands and hearts. The Ginsan Series, forged and heat-treated by Yamatsuka Shougou of Yamatsuka Hamono from Sakai, sharpened by Matuyama San and feature Ginsan (Silver-3) steel that combines rust resistance with hardness comparable to carbon steel. The beautiful shinogi line indicates the meticulous sharpening of both the kiriha and the hira. Combined with an amazing Urushi Oak wa handle, these knives are shouting beauty in simplicity. The Ginsan Series are equipped with Urushi Oak handles (a natural lacquer coming from the Urushi tree). Urushi lacquering is a traditional Japanese lacquering technique, mastered through centuries. Multiple layers of the Urushi lacquer is applied on the wood handle, making it resistant to alcali, acids and food safe. 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.
Brand / Blacksmith: Hado Fukui Series: Ginsan Knife type: Kiritsuke Gyuto 210mm Blade Length / Total length (mm): 197 /355 Grind: 50/50 Finish: Polished / Migaki Steel type: Ginsan (Silver - 3) Forging method: San Mai HRC hardness: 62 Handle type / Material / Ferrule: Wa / Urushi Oak Spine Thickness at heel / tip (mm): 2,4 / 0,3 Blade height at heel (mm): 49 Weight (gr): 162 Notes: -
Hado, which means the road of ‘ha’ (刃, blades). is the brand name for the knives crafted by Fukui Co & Ltd. Japanese artisans attach great importance to ‘tamashi’ (魂, soul). They pour their own souls into individual works. The word, ‘tamashi’ has various contexts. It can mean one’s spirit, determination, backbone, et cetra. ‘Tamashi’ is at the core of Hado project. We sharpen knives one by one, putting our tamashi into the knives. The feeling of the blades builds up something ineffable on our hands and hearts. The OUL SLD series are forged using the exceptional SLD steel at a 62-63 HRC hardness, a steel that sharpens very easily like carbon steel but is much less reactive to rust and feature a nashiji finish. Combined with an beautiful Burnt Oak wa handle, these knives are shouting beauty and tradition. 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 is the most commonly used size, handy for both professional and home cooks.
Brand / Blacksmith: Hado Fukui Series: Oul SLD Knife type: Gyuto 210mm Blade Length / Total length (mm): 215 / 370 Grind: 50/50 Finish: Nashiji Steel type: SLD Forging method: San Mai HRC hardness: 61 Handle type / Material / Ferrule: Wa / Burnt Oak Spine Thickness at heel / tip (mm): 2 / 0,3 Blade height at heel (mm): 47 Weight (gr): 147 Notes: -
Hatsu – Kokoro means innocent spirit. A very important wholesaler from Amagasaki city in Hyogo prefecture cooperating with some of the best craftsmen in Japan. The Hatsukokoro brand is their house brand, crafted from undisclosed but some of the most experienced blacksmiths. This Damascus Series are hand forged by Satoshi Nakagawa who is the disciple of the legendary Kenichi Shiraki and is now considered among the top 5 blacksmiths in Japan. Sharpened by another legend, Morigiro San so we have here a killer combination. Made by Blue-1 (Aogami-1) steel, one of the hardest steels in Japanese knife making, with high edge retention. Features a beautiful octagonal Wa ebony handle. 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 suitable for home cooks and professionals. Important Note: This is a Carbon Steel knife and not a stainless one. Requires attention and care in its maintenance like quick washing and drying after use, storing in low humidity area and application of mineral oil if not used for some time. Over time it will form a patina that will protect it from rust. In case rust appears, use baking soda on wet blade, leave it for 10 mins and rub carefully with your finger or a soft sponge. In case rust is not removed, contact us for further instructions.
Brand / Blacksmith Hatsukokoro / Nakagawa Series: Nakagawa Blue-1 Damascus Knife type: Kiritsuke 210 Blade Length / Total length (mm): 200 / 347 Grind: 50/50 Finish: Damascus Steel type: Blue-1 (aogami-1) Forging method: Damascus San Mai HRC hardness: 62 Handle type / Material / Ferrule: Ebony no ferrule Spine Thickness at heel / tip (mm): 3 / 0,35 Blade height at heel (mm): 47 Weight (gr): 212 Notes:
