fish knives

Takefu Knives Village is a brand born in 1991 in Echizen Fukui, a city in Japan famous since 1400 for the production of knives.
The Takefu knives brand is based on the union of 10 local artisans who make each knife by hand.

The model presented is made by:

Mr. Masanobu Okada
Born in the city of Echizen in 1949, the third generation of forging artisans, he is one of the few living heirs of the "masaoki-ho" typical of Echizen, a forging technique that consists in hammering and folding the steel giving it a rhomboid shape for get a thinner, sharper and easier to sharpen steel sheet.

Initially specialized in the production of agricultural tools with the Monjiro brand, in recent times he began to produce artisanal kitchen knives with the traditional "uchi-hamono" technique, also receiving the title of Dentoukougeishi (traditional craftsman) after having undergone the strict examinations of the commission of the Traditional Crafts Industry Promotion Association Foundation.

The uchi-hamono technique (uchi means blow and hamono means cutting tool) finds its origins towards the end of the 1300s, in the Muromachi period and consists of manually beating with a hammer and repeatedly a heated steel sheet until a blade of cut. Many tools made with this particular method are still on permanent display at the MoMA (Museum of Modern Art) in New York.

In a recent interview Mr. Okada said: "I have been engaged with this art for over 45 years, but still today I still think that it is an infinite world where the notions learned never become obsolete and for this I feel I have to transmit them. to the younger generations ". Currently, under his careful guidance, two apprentices are thoroughly learning the blade polishing techniques.

Characteristics of the knife:

Use: meat / fish

Blade: CladSteel carbon steel with cutting edge in White Paper Steel (Shirogami) at 62 / 64HRC and damascus with 67 layers
Provenance Lama: Japanese craftsmanship
Handle: SandalWood, very hard and water resistant wood
Packaging: in cardboard with Japanese writing
Blade length: 265mm
Total length: 410mm
Blade thickness: from 3.5mm to 3mm
Handle Length: 139mm
Weight: 178g

* Not every knife is signed on the blade by the craftsman who made it

Maintenance:
Considering the high carbon steel used for the blade and the extreme construction quality of these knives, we recommend a series of attentions to be followed to maintain the quality of the product over time.

- Never put the knife in the dishwasher
- Rinse the knife with hot water before first use
- Rinse the knife immediately after each use without aggressive dishwashing detergent and dry with a soft cloth (always starting at the back of the cutting edge)
- Aggressive foods such as lemon juice must be promptly rinsed immediately after use
- Do not use glass or granite plates as a cutting support. Use only wooden bases
- Pay attention that the cutting edge of the knife does not come into contact with other metal objects during its storage to avoid damage to the cutting edge.
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The Shun Pro Sho series focuses exclusively on asymmetrically sharpened blades, i.e. on traditional Japanese shapes. Thanks to the high quality of workmanship and materials, this series is particularly suitable for intensive professional use.

The elegant design of the knife skilfully combines the classic Japanese formal language with western components.

Universal knife for meat and vegetables

The blade of the knife is made of VG10 steel of 61 ± 1 HRC
Handle: Walnut wood
Blade length: 210 mm.
Handle length: 120 mm.
Blade thickness: 2.5 mm.
Total length: 347 mm.
Weight: 250 g.
Notes: not dishwasher safe

Production: Japan
Blade: laminate with sharp steel FC61 to 61HRC and damask outer cheeks to 49 layers
Cut: Symmetrical
Construction: Forged
Grip: micarta
Blade length: 240mm.
Recommended use: sausages, meat, fish

Notes: developed in collaboration with Chef Rokusaburo Michiba

He was born in 1949 and is the 3rd generation of Okada Uchihamono. He is originally a blacksmith of gardening tools such as a sickle. In recent years, he has started to produce unique kitchen knife like your bought Takobiki. The Traditional Craftsman is the so-called Dentoukougeishi (Traditional Craftsman) which is the Accreditation Examination conducted by the Traditional Crafts Industry Promotion Association Foundation in accordance with Section 8 of Section 24 of the Act on Promotion of Traditional Craft Industries

Knife Features:

Use: meat / fish

Blade: CladSteel carbon steel with 62 / 64HRC White Paper Steel (Shirogami) cutting edge and 33-layer Damask "Suminagashi"
Origin Knife: Japanese craftsmanship
Handle: SandalWood, very hard and water resistant
Packing: in cardboard with Japanese writing
Length Blade: 265mm
Total Length: 410mm
Thickness Blade: 3.5mm to 3mm
Length Grip: 139mm
Weight: 162g

He was born in 1949 and is the 3rd generation of Okada Uchihamono. He is originally a blacksmith of gardening tools such as a sickle. In recent years, he has started to produce unique kitchen knife like your bought Takobiki. The Traditional Craftsman is the so-called Dentoukougeishi (Traditional Craftsman) which is the Accreditation Examination conducted by the Traditional Crafts Industry Promotion Association Foundation in accordance with Section 8 of Section 24 of the Act on Promotion of Traditional Craft Industries

Knife Features:

Use: vegetables / meat / fish

Blade: CladSteel carbon steel with 62 / 64HRC White Paper Steel (Shirogami) cutting edge and 33-layer Damask "Suminagashi"
Origin Knife: Japanese craftsmanship
Handle: SandalWood, very hard and water resistant
Packing: in cardboard with Japanese writing
Length Blade: 120mm
Total Length: 245mm
Thickness Blade: 3mm
Length Grip: 114mm
Weight: 78g

He was born in 1949 and is the 3rd generation of Okada Uchihamono. He is originally a blacksmith of gardening tools such as a sickle. In recent years, he has started to produce unique kitchen knife like your bought Takobiki. The Traditional Craftsman is the so-called Dentoukougeishi (Traditional Craftsman) which is the Accreditation Examination conducted by the Traditional Crafts Industry Promotion Association Foundation in accordance with Section 8 of Section 24 of the Act on Promotion of Traditional Craft Industries

Knife Features:

Use: vegetables / meat / fish

Blade: CladSteel carbon steel with 62 / 64HRC White Paper Steel (Shirogami) cutting edge and 33-layer Damask "Suminagashi"
Origin Knife: Japanese craftsmanship
Handle: SandalWood, very hard and water resistant
Packing: in cardboard with Japanese writing
Blade Length: 150mm
Total Length: 275mm
Thickness Blade: 3mm
Length Grip: 114mm
Weight: 86g

The innovative series Seki Magoroku Composite has 8 types of symmetrical blades. The blade, beautifully finished, the union of two different types of steel that create a fascinating contrast. The central part of the blade, polished, stainless steel is VG-MAX with a hardness of 61 ± 1 HRC, while the exterior is satin steel SUS420J2 to altissio chromium content.

The production process of the blades Composite is based on a new technology used in aircraft construction and ensures a high resistance over that extreme precision. The two types of steel are joined together by one particular welding process to the copper, and the thin line of copper that remains visible between the two steels adds a further touch of elegance to the design.

The grip is tapered in a light shade of pakkawood. The shape of the reason diagonally give these masterpieces lightness and movement.

Lama: laminate, stainless steel VG-MAX to 61HRC and 420J2, welded copper center
Handle: Wood Pakkawood clear
Blade length: 150 mm.
Blade thickness: 2.5 mm.
Overall length: 245 mm.
Weight: -
Notes: not dishwasher safe

Japan Kai - Shun - Fish Flexible 18mm.

Blade: Damascus steel VG-10 to 32 layers
Handle material: Wood Pakkawood Black
Blade length: 178 mm.
Blade Thickness: 1 mm.
Total length: 304 mm.
Weight: 100 g.
Notes: not dishwasher safe
Kai, Japanese industry partner of Kershaw Knives, Shun has introduced a series of kitchen knives suitable for lovers and collectors.

Forged by a layer of stainless steel VG-10 folded and twisted for 32 times, to create the typical design damask on both faces of the blade. The knife has such excellent ability to razor cut, penetration and sealing wire unmatched on any other steel blade.

Currently these knives represent the top of Japanese technology in the culinary field and the quality is not limited to steel used, but continues with the care of workmanship and materials used, such as the beautiful wood used for black Pakkawood The handles ergonomic.