Description & specifications
This knife is designed by Yamatani Industry in collaboration with the blacksmith Tadafusa (タダフサ) and the handle maker Kaneko Sogyo.
The blade itself comes from Tadafusa タダフサ, located in Sanjo, Niigata Prefecture. Tadafusa was founded in 1948 by Torasaburo Sone and is now run by the 2nd generation, Tadaichiro Sone, who is a certified traditional craftsman, and the 3rd generation Tadayuki Sone, who is the president.
The handle is made by Kaneko Sogyo, also from Niigata, and has existed since 1958, specializing in making wooden products with traditional tools like hammer and chisel. This handle is made of Wenge with a Naguri finish, which means (bruised) and is made with an adze chisel.
| Brand/Series | Yamatani Sangyo Naguri |
| Type | Kiritsuke Petty |
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3 Layer SLD / Stainless Steel |
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50/50 |
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Wenge Naguri |
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Semi! |
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62/63 |
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Specs (May vary due to handmade nature) |
Length: 150mm. Height: 38mm. Weight: 104g. Width at handle: 4mm. |
Foodgear always advises against cutting any type of bones or frozen goods. Knives should not be washed in a dishwasher, as this removes sharpness and promotes rust attacks - even in stainless alloys!
Maintenance & use
Never cut into bones or frozen items as this may damage the egg. Always wash the knife by hand and dry it thoroughly immediately.
Please note that both the blade and handle can be seriously damaged and broken if the knife is washed in a dishwasher – this also applies to stainless steel and wooden handles.
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